Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000, 1973
Ford Escort II
Ford Escort II•
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Chassis No.: BFATNC00267
Engine No.: NC00267
£78,750 | Sold
- Transmission: Manual
- Body Colour: Diamond White/Olympic Blue
Fabulous restoration based on an amazingly original car, superb in every way with lots of original parts. With £130,000 invested, this RS2000 is arguably the best example we have ever offered.
Sourced on behalf of our vendor by marque specialist, Tony Collins of Car and Classic Restorations in Herne Bay, this Mk1 RS2000 was known to be exceptionally original but needed restoration after years of slumbering in storage. In 2019, it began an absolutely no-compromise restoration, with the emphasis on creating a car as close to original-spec as is possible. Using the car’s original parts and NOS components, when necessary, but never conceding on it being ‘just right’ – it was a real labour of love, with our vendor assisted by one of the foremost Ford experts/collectors in the UK.
The bodyshell was dipped and then expertly repaired where necessary, before being sent to a specialist e-coating company. The engine was sent to David Moore Engineering for a complete rebuild, again utilising all original parts where required and the gearbox and rear axle were sent to Copthorne Classics, where both were rebuilt, again with original componentry. The interior was expertly restored back to its former glory by Mark Webber of M&K Auto Upholstery. The car was 90% complete by June 2024 when it was finished off and made ready for the road by Dave Brooks of DBRS and again by Copthorne Classics.
The file contains dozens of photographs documenting every stage of its transformation with the quality of the work appearing quite exceptional. One of the most exacting restorations we have ever seen and surely the best available. The investment of time, skill and money has been sizeable – the latter well exceeding £100,000. It's been a real dilemma for our vendor to ‘let it go’, but a change in circumstance has forced his hand; he would dearly love it to go to a fellow true Ford enthusiast, because he has loved the journey with this car and really wants someone to enjoy owning and driving it in years ahead.
Cost
387,355 AED
