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£31,920 (Est: £35,000 - £40,000)

1978 Ford Escort MkII RS2000

United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 is a fully restored, show-winning example with a desirable Type 9 five-speed gearbox and electronic ignition. Having spent its early years in Northern Ireland, it was imported to England in 2003 and has been meticulously maintained by its current owner since 2014, including a comprehensive restoration in 2014.

Condition

9

The car is described as being in show-winning condition and fully restored, with many trophies won. It has been stored in a heated garage and never driven in the wet since restoration. It passed its MOT with no advisories since restoration. The listing claims it's one of the most immaculate RS2000 Escorts, suggesting a near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use if any.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

GCATUM04545

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

VTH821T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description From a private collection; current owner for 11 years; fully restored to show-winning condition; many trophies; Type 9 five-speed gearbox; this must be one of the most immaculate RS2000 Escorts out there; come and see it - it will blow your socks off! First registered in August 1978 and spent its first 25 years in Northern Ireland.

Imported to England in 2003 and only two owners since, the current since 2014 who has kept it as part of a collection of fine cars and bikes.

Fully restored by the vendor in 2014 with a huge file of invoices and photos to document the process in great detail.

Factory correct with upgrades limited to desirable Type 9 five-speed gearbox and electronic ignition.

Well-known on the show circuit and highly respected in RS Owners Club circles, this car has won multiple trophies over the last 10 years, including Concours Gold Cup winner in 2016 for a standard RS2000.

Driven over 30 miles to the sale (on a dry day), it has never been used in the wet ...