Description
Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom – Show Standard
Milestones are delighted to offer this beautiful RS2000 Custom finished in stunning Ford Black (code A). Structurally perfect with excellent paint and absolutely no corrosion the lines and panel fit are excellent. All trim sections, RS decals and badges are in very good order, and a spotlessly clean engine bay with factory stickers and Ford battery cover is ready for bonnet up exhibiting.
The original Custom interior in Chocolate fabric trim (code A8) is in excellent order and features the correct black Custom cabin fitments even down to the ‘Custom’ badge on the dash. The seats, door cards, carpets, dashboard and original leather bound three spoke steering wheel are all superb.
The original 1993cc SOHC engine is factory specification even down to the original Ford plastic air box apart from the cooling system which has been upgraded to include an electric fan. . A sports exhaust, (heat wrapped at front), emits a purposeful unobtrusive bark which is very addictive while the standard four speed synchromesh gearbox remains exactly as Ford intended - light and precise.
The car spent her first seven years in Ireland before being UK registered in May 1987. The history file consists of a collection of MOT’s, invoices and receipts as well as RS Owners Club documentation to highlight the cherished enthusiast ownership this example has enjoyed
Today the RS2000 is an iconic car and values are rising fast. With entertaining rear wheel drive, super sharp gearbox/ steering and a barking exhaust note it is easy to see why these cars are so popular.
We expect this stunning example to find a new keeper very quickly
