1979 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom
A 1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom, finished with the model's signature polyurethane droop-snoot nose and powered by the 2.0-litre Pinto SOHC engine. Notably, the car has had just one owner from new, shows approximately 64,450 miles on the odometer, and remains in largely original, unrestored condition. Recently recommissioned with selected mechanical renewals, it is accompanied by a substantial history file and its original book-pack.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £31,000 (≈ $39K)
- 1978 →Factory deliverySingle owner from newfull documentation
The vehicle has remained with its original titled owner since new delivery in 1978, accumulating around 64,450 miles and retaining a large history file alongside its original book-pack.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- —Service
Recommissioning work carried out including replacement of the timing belt, brake components, and clutch assembly.
Described as recent at time of cataloguing.
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