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1975 Ford Escort RS2000 Evocation

United Kingdom • 30 Nov 2022

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This is a 1975 Ford Escort RS2000 evocation, meaning it was originally a 1300 two-door model that has been upgraded to resemble the RS2000. It features a 2.1-litre Pinto engine, 5-speed gearbox, and numerous improvements including a bare metal respray and interior refresh.

Condition

7

While this car is an evocation and not an original RS2000, it has undergone significant refurbishment including a bare metal respray, interior refresh, and mechanical upgrades. It has some minor cosmetic imperfections, but overall appears to be in very good condition for its age.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

BBATPA79227

Odometer:

73,337 miles

Reg Number:

KAJ 163N

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The MkI Ford Escort was introduced in Ireland and the United Kingdom at the end of 1967, making its show debut at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1968.

The Escort had conventional rear-wheel drive and a four-speed manual gearbox, or three-speed automatic transmission.

The suspension consisted of MacPherson strut front suspension and a simple live axle mounted on leaf springs.

The Escort was the first small Ford to use rack-and-pinion steering.

The MkI featured contemporary styling cues in tune with its time: a subtle Detroit-inspired "Coke bottle" waistline and the "dogbone" shaped front grille – arguably the car's main stylistic feature.

Introduced in June that year, the RS2000 MkI was destined to be the last model to be built at Ford's legendary AVO (Advanced Vehicle Operations) Plant.

Based around the same strengthened Type 49 monocoque bodyshell as its predecessors, the newcomer boasted equally predictable/entertaining handling thanks to the provision of Macpherson strut i...