£50,625 (Est: £46,000 - £54,000)
1975 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1
United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 746
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1975 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk1 is a rare, factory-correct example that has undergone an exacting, nut-and-bolt restoration to its original Daytona Yellow specification. With its rebuilt 2.0-litre Pinto engine, meticulously restored interior, and refurbished original components, this RS2000 is a concours-quality car that is equally suited to display or spirited road use, making it highly desirable for Ford enthusiasts.
Condition
9
The car is described as 'exquisitely restored' and in a condition that 'faithfully reflects how it left AVO's workshops'. The restoration included retaining and refurbishing original components wherever possible, with new parts used only when necessary and to correct Mk1 specification. The bodywork, interior, and mechanicals have all been addressed to a very high standard, suggesting a near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use.
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Manual
Transmission:
BFATPJ00064
Chassis No:
Odometer:
84,155 miles
GTJ 240N
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 ...
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
Valid
Expires on Jun 09 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
84,012 miles
Registration Date
1975-04-23
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 10 2025 with 84,012 miles
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