1974 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1
A genuine Ford Escort RS2000, first registered in April 1974 and finished in Diamond White with blue stripes, this example is notable for its association with Jamiroquai frontman Jason Kay. The car has been substantially upgraded from standard, featuring a rebuilt 2.1-litre Pinto engine with Weber carburettors, a fast-road camshaft, and a ported head, along with a strengthened bodyshell, roll cage, and Sierra Cosworth rear brake conversion. Indicated mileage stands at 43,246.
Ownership
- 2020-02-21Auction saleSold £28,000 (≈ $35K)
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownJason Kaypartial documentation
Frontman of the band Jamiroquai; the car formed part of his personal collection of varied vehicles. A V5c registration document and current MOT accompanied the car.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2020Mechanical
New four-link bushes and rose joints installed; car set up on a rolling road with carburettor tuning carried out.
- —Restoration
Comprehensive restoration including a reinforced bodyshell fitted with a roll cage, jacking points for axle stands, and steel bubble arches, alongside a full cosmetic refurbishment in Diamond White with blue stripe livery.
- —Engine rebuild
Engine rebuilt to 2.1-litre displacement with an alloy sump, Weber carburettors, Newland phase-three fast-road camshaft, ported cylinder head, and a heat-wrapped four-branch exhaust manifold; reported output approximately 165bhp.
- —Modification
Transmission upgraded to a five-speed quick-shift gearbox and quick-ratio steering rack fitted; interior equipped with Cobra bucket seats and four-point Sabelt harnesses; front brake anti-dive conversion and anti-roll bar added; rear brakes converted to discs using Sierra Cosworth calipers.
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