22nd Feb, 2022 13:00
February 2022 Classics Auction
1978 Ford Escort RS2000
Registration - WVM 666S
Chassis No. - GCATTE00590
M.O.T. - March 2022
Odometer - 10,500
The vendor purchased ‘WVM 666S’ in 2019, by which time it had apparently undergone a restoration and respray from yellow to the current livery of Venetian Red. The still original interior is upholstered in black beta cloth and, by the vendor’s admission, would now benefit from a partial retrim and new headlining. At some stage the factory-fitted Pinto engine has been replaced with one of the same type, but that’s been uprated courtesy of a pair of 48DCOE Weber carburettors and an FR33 fast road camshaft. The suspension nowadays benefits from adjustable Bilstein dampers all round and the brakes from Wilwood replacement units. The vendor has restricted his use to four or five classic car runs, but describes the fast Ford as a ‘solid, beautiful car’, the engine, transmission and bodywork of which he classes as ‘excellent’, the paintwork as ‘good’, and the interior trim as ‘average’.
Ford’s long awaited ‘droop snoot’ RS 2000 was launched at the Earls Court show of October 1975. It was the most luxurious of the sporting Escorts of the time (the others being the Mexico and RS 1800), and was powered by an uprated version of the 2.0-litre OHC Pinto unit employed in the Capri, Cortina and Granada – a four-into-two exhaust manifold coupled to a big bore exhaust system raising its output to 110bhp. This was sufficient to help the Escort sprint to 60mph in 8.5 secs and on to a top speed of almost 110mph. The stiff, but very effective, suspension included radius arms on the rear and the foam-filled plastic snout and flexible rear spoiler were said to give a significant reduction in drag.
In summary:
- The subject of a restoration prior to 2019
- Comes complete with a number of performance upgrades
- Recent use restricted to classic car runs
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £23,667
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - WVM 666S
Chassis No. - GCATTE00590
M.O.T. - March 2022
Odometer - 10,500
The vendor purchased ‘WVM 666S’ in 2019, by which time it had apparently undergone a restoration and respray from yellow to the current livery of Venetian Red. The still original interior is upholstered in black beta cloth and, by the vendor’s admission, would now benefit from a partial retrim and new headlining. At some stage the factory-fitted Pinto engine has been replaced with one of the same type, but that’s been uprated courtesy of a pair of 48DCOE Weber carburettors and an FR33 fast road camshaft. The suspension nowadays benefits from adjustable Bilstein dampers all round and the brakes from Wilwood replacement units. The vendor has restricted his use to four or five classic car runs, but describes the fast Ford as a ‘solid, beautiful car’, the engine, transmission and bodywork of which he classes as ‘excellent’, the paintwork as ‘good’, and the interior trim as ‘average’.
Ford’s long awaited ‘droop snoot’ RS 2000 was launched at the Earls Court show of October 1975. It was the most luxurious of the sporting Escorts of the time (the others being the Mexico and RS 1800), and was powered by an uprated version of the 2.0-litre OHC Pinto unit employed in the Capri, Cortina and Granada – a four-into-two exhaust manifold coupled to a big bore exhaust system raising its output to 110bhp. This was sufficient to help the Escort sprint to 60mph in 8.5 secs and on to a top speed of almost 110mph. The stiff, but very effective, suspension included radius arms on the rear and the foam-filled plastic snout and flexible rear spoiler were said to give a significant reduction in drag.
In summary:
- The subject of a restoration prior to 2019
- Comes complete with a number of performance upgrades
- Recent use restricted to classic car runs
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: February 2022 Classics Auction, 22nd Feb, 2022
This auction of classic vehicles will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
We are delighted to be running this live event in the shadow of Concorde, without doubt the most iconic passenger aircraft in history.
Free parking for auction attendees..
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Viewing Days:
Monday 21st February 12pm - 7pm
Tuesday 22nd February 9am - 1pm
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