Beschreibung
To be offered by Classic Car Auctions at The Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show Sale 2021 on Saturday 25th September in Hall 1, NAEC, Stoneleigh Park, Nr Coventry CV8 2LG. Please contact the office and speak to Gary Dunne for further information on the car, how to bid and viewing days.
LOT NO. 562 - 1979 FORD ESCORT RS2000 MK2
Estimate: £35, 000 - £40, 000
+ buyers premium of 13. 2% (including VAT at 20%)
Prepared and supplied directly from Richard Hammond and his partners at 'The Smallest Cog'.
- In 1979, an RS2000 Custom was an extremely aspirational purchase, with the distinctive polyurethane droop snoot front end and air dam, plus a 2. 0-litre, four-cylinder, SOHC, 110bhp Pinto engine, offering 0-60mph in just 8. 5 seconds and a top speed of 108mph
- This example was originally supplied in the UK and spent some time in the Isle of Man, before forming part of a collection in the Republic of Ireland
- Acquired by Richard and his team at ‘The Smallest Cog’ earlier this year for recommissioning, it was shown at The London Classic Car Show in its before state. They have since set about preparing it for this sale and, at its appearance at the recent Hampton Court Concours D'Elegance, received many positive comments
- It's currently on a NOVA allowing an application for a full UK registration
- Restored to a remarkable standard and superbly presented in gleaming Midnight Blue, this is a serious opportunity for any Rallye Sport collector
- Given that all things Fast Ford have seen a boom in interest in the last few years, and the association of Richard and the team at The Smallest Cog with the all-important TV Show to follow, this sensibly guided car is sure to create a stir in the room.
