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1978 Ford Escort (MK2) RS2000 - Race Prepared

United Kingdom • 10 Oct 2025

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This 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 is a race-prepared classic, rebuilt between 2010 and 2012. It features a Honda S2000 engine, Group 4 suspension, and a certified roll cage, making it suitable for hill climbs or track days, with a comprehensive restoration record.

Condition

7

The car has had a full respray in 2011 and has been in dry storage since. The Sparco racing seats have expired for competition. There is a photographic record of the rebuild. The last MOT test was passed with no advisories. Slight wear visible in paint, interior, or wheels. One or two small dents or curb marks may be present but are not prominent. Requires minor reconditioning.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

95,344 miles

Reg Number:

HTU 838T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

KEY FACTS A thrilling and extensively re-engineered Mk2 Ford Escort RS2000, which was later transformed into a competitive hillclimb and classic saloon race car by renowned specialists WT Motorsport.

It is now powered by a naturally aspirated 2.0-litre Honda S2000-sourced inline-four with VTEC, delivering up to 216bhp to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission.

This example is reported to have been subject to a full ‘nut-and-bolt’ rebuild between 2010 and 2012, documented with a complete photographic record.

The odometer indicates 95,344 miles, though this is not warranted, and the seller notes that the car has covered just 449 road miles since the completion of the rebuild.

The seller notes that the car has never been used competitively.

First registered in October 1978, this example is believed by the seller to have left the factory as a ‘Series X’/’X-Pack’ example, and it has been with the seller for 11 years.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This Mk2 Escort RS2000 is fi...