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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1974 FORD ESCORT RS 2000
1974
Manual
Petrol
£35,000 – £37,500
Estimate range
Bidding starts 24 Jun at 11:00
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Starts at 11:00
38 days until auction
Estimate
£35,000 - £37,500
Location
United Kingdom
About the RS2000
The Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1 (1973-1974) had the 2.0 Pinto OHC with 100hp. More civilised RS with better torque. Around 1,100 built. The gentleman's RS. Values from £35k.
Known Issues to Watch For
Escort Mk1: Engine - Kent crossflow robust with excellent parts. BDA twin-cam (RS1600/Twin Cam) needs specialist care, expensive to rebuild. Pinto (RS2000) - timing belt. Gearbox - 4-speed, ok. Body - RUST is critical. Sills are structural, floors, inner wings, front crossmember, rear arches, boot floor. Restoration panels available. Suspension - leaf spring rear. Values rising steadily, especially RS models. Budget £1-4k annually.
Desirable Options
RS1600 (holy grail), Twin Cam (rare), RS2000, Mexico, Good bodywork critical, Matching numbers
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower100 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1974
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationTUB202M
Production Info
Production Years1973 - 1975
GenerationMk1
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
Starts at 11:00
38 days until auction
Estimate
£35,000 - £37,500
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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