Few cars encapsulate the golden age of Ford performance quite like the Mk1 Escort RS2000, and fewer still survive today in a condition that so faithfully reflects how they left AVO’s workshops half a century ago.  Developed by Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) as a homologation special, the RS2000 blended everyday usability with genuine competition intent.

Its lightweight shell, sharp steering and torquey 2.0-litre Pinto engine made it a hero on British roads and forest stages alike – and cemented its place as one of the most desirable fast Fords of all time.
This particular RS2000 is offered in its original and wonderfully evocative hue of Daytona Yellow fresh from a restoration that has been completed to the very highest standards.

The result is a car that speaks directly of Ford’s rallying heyday, benefitting from an exacting, nut-and-bolt restoration, carried out with an unwavering commitment to originality.

Wherever possible, original components have been retained and pr...