£13,552
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4WD
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
World Record
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£13,552
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4WD
UK • 12 Dec 2020 • Lot 365
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This rare 1991 Ford Escort RS2000 4x4, one of only 350 road-use examples, presents a unique opportunity. Having spent much of its early life in France, it benefits from dry climate preservation, a full service history from 1996-2002, and a recent professional re-spray, making it a standout classic.
Condition
8
The car is described as rust-free with straight panels, and it has undergone a full professional re-spray in its original color. The interior is in great condition with functioning factory Recaro seats, sunroof, air conditioning, and electrics. It has a comprehensive history and has recently passed an MoT test with no advisories. The only noted imperfection is the recommendation for fresh underseal treatment.
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72,000 miles
N359 CNC
United Kingdom
WFOBXXGCABTG38634
1996
Auction
£13,552
1996 Ford Escort RS2000 4WD
Historics • UK • 12 Dec 2020
Market Position:
World Record
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Description
The Escort is a small family car manufactured by Ford Europe from 1968 as a successor to the Ford Pinto.
In early 1992, an all new Zetec 16-valve engine was launched bringing improved drivability, while also marking the return of the XR3i, which was available with two versions of the 1.8 litre Zetec engine.
The RS2000 appeared in the autumn of 1991 with a 16-valve version of the Sierra's 2.0 litre engine providing improved ride and handling, meaning that this version of the Escort finally delivered great performance on the road.
Specifications, however, were also higher than before.
This is the rare 4x4 version; reputedly only 500 were built, with only 350 making it for road use, the rest being allocated for competition.
N359 CNC was purchased and registered in the UK, but spent most of its early life in the South of France where the owner had moved to work and live at that time.
The dry weather there has most likely played a large part in its preservation.
It has a full service...
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 6 RS2000s
£2,128
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,360
Median Price (Since 2020)
£13,552
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 5th Sept 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
72,727 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 6th Sept 2022, 72,727 miles
Passed
On 9th Nov 2021, 72,710 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Passed
On 1st Oct 2020, 72,671 miles
Passed
On 25th Apr 2019, 72,665 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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