Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)
1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom Exhaustively restored and presenting fabulously
United Kingdom • 18 Mar 2026 • Lot 18
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom has been exhaustively restored to a concours standard by ASM Classics, retaining its original Nordic Blue with Chocolate interior. With only four previous owners and a recent £55,000 restoration, this meticulously maintained example is likely one of the finest available.
Condition
9
The car is described as being exhaustively restored to a ‘concours’ standard by ASM Classics Ltd. and is presented fabulously. The interior is described as being in impeccable condition, and the exterior has a fresh coat of Nordic Blue paint. There are no signs of significant wear or damage, and the restoration process included careful attention to detail.
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Manual
Transmission:
GCATAG002780
Chassis No:
Odometer:
83,028 miles
KWV 819W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Developed in conjunction with Ford of Cologne and launched during January, 1976, the Escort Mk.
II RS2000 was based around a two-door monocoque bodyshell equipped with MacPherson strut front suspension, a leaf-sprung ‘live’ rear axle, rack-and-pinion steering and disc and drum brakes.
Powered by a longitudinally-mounted two-litre four-cylinder engine allied to four-speed manual transmission, the RS2000 was credited with 110bhp and a 110mph-plus top speed.
Many were visually distinguished from other Escorts by a fibreglass snout housing quad headlamps, however, the model could be had in ‘Custom’ trim with a non-coned front.
Weighing in at around 2,000lbs., the Mk.
II RS2000 benefitted from lightweight construction, paired with sport-tuned suspension that enhanced its cornering ability.
The car enjoyed considerable success in motorsport, contributing to Ford's dominance in rallying during the late '70s! With an estimated 10,000 produced between 1976 and 1980, there has never been a...
Points of note
£1,350
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,163
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jul 11 2017
Latest MOT Mileage
83,028 miles
Registration Date
1980-09-26
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 12 2016 with 83,028 miles
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