1974 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000
A 1974 Ford Escort RS2000 finished in Olympic Blue, believed to be one of the original AVO-bodied Type-49 shell examples built for the UK market, retaining its correct registration ROV 876M from first registration in June 1974. The car underwent a comprehensive bare-shell restoration with extensive bodywork, a full engine rebuild with performance camshaft, and period-appropriate enhancements including chin spoiler and wooden dashboard. It presents as a well-sorted driving example with original cloth RS interior largely intact.
Ownership
- 2019-02-23Auction saleEstimate £30,000 – £35,000
- Date unknownAcquisition unknownFord enthusiast, long-term private ownerpartial documentation
The car was owned by a Ford enthusiast for many years, during which it was fully restored and mechanically rebuilt. Receipts totalling £8,000 from a Ford shell-preparation specialist are noted, along with additional expenditure with marque suppliers.
Competition
No competition history extracted from the catalogue.
Maintenance & restoration
- 2011RestorationFord shell-preparation specialist
Full bare-shell restoration including replacement of inner and outer wings, splash panels, door skins, rear wheel arches, and floor pan. The entire shell was rust-treated and repainted, with documented costs of £8,000 from a Ford shell-preparation specialist plus further expenditure with other marque experts.
Additional work carried out by other marque suppliers and specialists beyond the shell preparation.
- 2011Engine rebuild
Complete engine rebuild of the period-correct Pinto unit, with a performance camshaft fitted. The rebuilt engine had covered fewer than 500 miles at time of cataloguing.
Vendor describes the engine as responsive and tight following the rebuild.
- 2011Mechanical
New performance bushes fitted throughout the suspension, resulting in a slightly lowered rear ride height.
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