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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1974 Ford Escort RS2000 The Best We Have Offered
1974
79,842 miles
Manual
Petrol
£70,000 – £80,000
Estimate range
Listing Source
Buyer notes
- This lot is a 1974 Ford Escort RS2000.
- The vehicle shows a recorded mileage of 79,842 miles.
- No condition report is available for this lot.
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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
Mileage79,842 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationLRN320N
VINBFATPT00360
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1973 - 1975
GenerationMk1
Listing Source
