Description Rock-solid Australian import; 5-speed gearbox; electric power steering; long range fuel tank; adjustable suspension; ported big valve head; tubular manifold; ss exhaust; electronic ignition; a fabulous example of this sought-after Fast Ford Ford introduced the RS Rallye Sport models back in 1970.

Originally designed as a way of making limited numbers of homologation specials, it soon grew into a major marketing opportunity, and one that Ford grabbed with both hands.

By 1976, when the RS2000 Mk2 was launched, the term RS was understood to mean something a bit special.

Unlike the Mk1 Escort which was developed by Ford of Britain, the Mk2 was a more sophisticated car that was jointly developed with Ford Germany.

Based on a standard Mk2 two-door saloon shell, the RS2000 used the familiar 2-litre Pinto engine driving the rear wheels via a 4-speed gearbox.

Using a twin-choke Weber carb it was good for 110mph with the 0-60mph dash taking 8.5 seconds.

Its distinguishing featu...