Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £45,000)
1974 Ford Escort RS2000
United Kingdom • 29 Apr 2026 • Lot 83
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1974 Ford Escort RS2000, estimated at £40,000 - £45,000, has undergone a comprehensive bodywork restoration and repaint in its original Olympic Blue color scheme. The car retains its original two-litre Pinto engine (with an aluminum sump upgrade) and features a retrimmed interior, making it a desirable classic, although not entirely original.
Condition
7
The car is described as being in very good condition throughout, having recently received a comprehensive bodywork restoration and repaint. The interior has been similarly refurbished to original specification. However, it is mentioned that the car had been off the road for at least ten years and was a long way past its prime before the restoration. Also, there are some upgrades like an aluminum sump, a new radiator with a Kenlowe fan, and a new Weber carburetor, indicating that it is not entirely original. These factors suggest a rating of Very Good (7).
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Manual
Transmission:
BFATPP00223
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
GLB 8N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Ford Escort was launched at the 1968 Brussels Motor Show.
Acutely aware that the Cortina was in the autumn of its competition career, Ford's competition department had been developing a race/rally version of the model throughout 1967 and had their Twin-Cam variant ready to roll.
The company was duly rewarded too, winning the World Championship for Makes in both 1968 and 1969.
Among the Escort's most memorable early competition wins was, however, the model's domination of the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally—the 1,860cc push-rod engine cars finishing first, third, fifth, sixth and eighth.
To capitalise on the success, Ford created the limited edition Advanced Vehicle Operations-built Escort Mexico in time for the 1971 season.
Its specially strengthened Type 49 shell was fitted with Rallye Sport suspension and brakes and powered by a 1,600cc Kent engine.
The model was even given its own dedicated race series, the Mexico Challenge.
By now, the 1,600cc BDA-engine RS1600 was...
Points of note
£1,350
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£108,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Aug 17 2023
Latest MOT Mileage
78,212 miles
Registration Date
1974-10-10
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 18 2022 with 78,212 miles
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