Description
1971 Ford Escort Mk1 2100 RS2000 Fast Road Conversion – Stunning Condition
1971 Ford Escort Mk1 4 Door
Registration: WVC 520J
Historic Vehicle / Tax & MOT Exempt
A stunning and extremely well presented Mk1 Escort finished in beautiful Maize Yellow with a professionally built 2100cc RS2000 fast road conversion. This is not a standard Escort – it has been built properly using genuine RS2000 components and drives exactly as a classic fast Ford should.
The car has excellent paintwork throughout, a very straight shell and presents superbly both inside and out. It always receives attention wherever it goes and has been enthusiast owned and carefully maintained.
Specification
2100cc Pinto Engine
Fully reconditioned and balanced engine
Lightened internals
Ported & polished cylinder head
Fast road camshaft
Genuine RS2000 alloy sump
Weber 40 carburettors
Type 9 5 speed gearbox
RS2000 bellhousing & prop shaft
Genuine RS2000 3. 54 ratio axle/ differential
Front disc brake conversion
M16 calipers
Vented front discs
Rear brake upgrades
Servo assisted braking system
Sportex twin box exhaust system
4 branch manifold
Rear wheel drive
Period style steel wheels & caps
Cibie spot lamps
The car starts, drives and sounds superb and pulls strongly through all gears. Gearbox and clutch are excellent and the car has the classic Weber sound everyone wants from a Mk1 Escort.
Bodywork is exceptionally clean and the paintwork is in excellent condition. Chrome, trim and panel fit are all very presentable.
A very usable classic that can be enjoyed immediately, shown at events or added to a collection.
Condition
Excellent paintwork
Very straight shell
Clean engine bay
Excellent presentation throughout
Garaged and enthusiast owned
Massive presence on the road
This is not a cheap Escort build and is becoming increasingly hard to replace at this level
Serious enquiries only please.
Located near Portsmouth, Hampshire.
I have owned the car in my private collection since 8 years
