Description
Lot 1010
1974 Ford Escort MkI RS2000
Reg. no. TJS 184M
Chassis no. BFATPJ 00176
Engine no. PJ00176 (According to logbook)
Mileage: 70, 000
This previously multiple award-winning Mk. 1 RS2000 AVO has been with the same owner since September 2001 and has only been driven to two events in that time. The family are now ready to release the car on the market and hope that another Ford enthusiast will enjoy it and show it off to the world as was always intended.
This rally derived legend comes with a vast array of history and includes all the trophies it has won in the past, one award being an AVO show win. It is said that just 3, 759 (UK) cars were produced and as a result, the model achieved legendary status amongst Ford enthusiasts and rally fans alike; it was the last model to leave the famous AVO factory prior to its closing. There are now just over 600 RS2000’s left on the roads in the UK including both the Mk. I and Mk. II. Not many would dispute that the Ford Escort is one of the most successful rally cars of all time, still winning events across the world to this day in historic and modern spec. on special stages and regularities.
The Escort had the classic front engine, rear drive format that so many petrolheads love. With a 100bhp, Ford Pinto nestled in a shell with a combined weight of just 915kg, you can see why these were road rally favourites.
In stunning original Daytona Yellow with Ochre decals, this particular RS2000 sports a number of extras with a nod to a great era of road rallying including roll cage, map reading light, Bilstein front struts and rear shocks as well as twin Oscar spot lamps, all of which were possible options from factory, however the AVO Owners’ Club does say that it is very hard to confirm which options came with which cars off the production line. The chassis code suggests the car was made post May 1974. The car number is 00176, in the colour it sits before us today and has the correct interior trim.
After a number of years in dry storage, the car has just visited a local specialist to make sure it runs as it should, including a new carburettor and a service with fresh oils and fuel. Sadly, manufacturers rarely produce homologation specials these days but in turn it makes us desire the retro rally legends that little bit more. This is a chance to own a 1970’s icon in excellent condition that you can jump in and be reminded about the golden days of UK rallying. The sale includes a quantity of history including bills and trophies, an old V5 but no current V5C.
Estimate: £42, 500 – 47, 500
To be auctioned along with a fantastic selection of other vehicles on October 15th at our Showell Farm site, SN15 2NU. Viewing is welcome prior to sale and all cars are sold as seen, condition reports can be requested on each lot by contacting us direct. Lots are not available to buy prior to auction. Fully illustrated catalogue is available on the Richard Edmonds Auction website. Bids can be made online, by telephone or live on site. All lots are subject to commission.
Vehicles that are un-registered or on foreign plates may require Import Duty and Vat to be paid upon purchase via HMRC prior to registering with the DVLA for a UK plate, if you are not sure please ask. For classic cars over 30 years this equates to 5% Duty on the final value.
