FOR SALE Immaculately presented and simply outstanding this perticular example was purchased at the 'November 2023 Iconic NEC Classic Motorshow Auction for £108,000 pounds (including fees)' JF Classic Cars are pleased to offer a 1974 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 in Ford Diamond White with associated RS2000 Blue Decals. A beautifully presented car, and in our opinion 'The Best' on sale today! DESCRIPTION The Mk1 Ford Escort RS2000's are a rare breed, we have what can only be described as 'Collector Grade' , Presented here a stonking example donning the genuine Type 49 shell along with being built under the Ford Advanced Operations guises in Aveley Essex EXTERNAL This beautiful example having just celebrated 50yrs (since registration), With the slightly flared wheel arches coupled with it's genuine Type 49 stiffened body shell this is simply a must visit to view With period correct inner wing strut top plate strengtheners, Along with as to be expected underside strengthening, anti tramp bars and correct exhaust hangers all ensure this is the real deal! The underside bodywork along with the running gear having seen powder coating to a very high standard in it's lifetime leaving nothing untouched, ensuring the attention to detail has been meticulously preserved The exterior paintwork finished in Ford Diamond White (Paint Code 'B') Can only be described as 'like glass' shiny, vibrant and unmarked front to rear along with the legendary blue RS decals which sit period correct across the arches With a simple but subtle front end consisting of gleaming wrap around front chrome quarter bumpers and the desirable full frontal chrome piped metal black grill housing original round unmarked Cibie H4 headlamps Ford chrome Badging to the bonnet and the boot all sit pristine and correctly positioned along with the legendary ‘RS2000 Black & Silver square Badging’ sitting proudly on each front wing. The detailed panel lines are razor sharp and complement the dedication to detail this has been given over the last five years Chrome passenger & drivers door handles sit gleaming along with the chrome external door locks and rear view door mirrors. Full length bumper in chrome to the rear sparkling only to be expected, This stunning example retains period correct glasswork throughout along with the exterior rubbers sitting fresh with front and rear screen chrome pin trims glossy and bright. INTERNAL Pressing that chrome button on the drivers or passenger side door reveals nothing short of pristine seventies nostalgia, have you stepped back inside a Ford Showroom! Quite simply the attention to detail on this vehicle needs to be seen to be appreciated, Interior nothing has been left it quite simply has been taken to showroom if not better condition The interior remains unmarked with its period RS badged black Beta cloth front seats with headrests, Front seat tilt function working as it should, To the rear you find Beta cloth which looks like it all probability it's never had any use it simply is in remarkable condition The black interior carpet front and rear displaying no wear along with the black leather effect vinyl door panels impeccably highly finished and originality maintained with chrome manual window winder and opening handle to drivers and passenger side doors Black interior period roof lining sitting taught and mark free along with the colour coded drivers and passenger side black sun visors. Push button interior toggle light switch sitting central The black dashboard carries on the minimalistic theme but houses all you need with a six pod dial set including Tachometer, Speedometer showing 60933 miles Temperature gauge, Battery voltage, Fuel gauge and Oil temperature gauge all working as intended Push button headlight switch along with a heater fan 2-speed push switch sitting neatly centre stage with the toggle directional heater vent control and internal heating temperature lever suitably positioned ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Fitted with the solid 2.0 Ford Pinto engine, Having a cast-iron block and head with an aluminium alloy sump and belt-driven single overhead camshaft, With a single Weber DGAV down draught carburettor which performs very well, The engine starts on the flick of the key Engine sitting pristine showroom like along with informational stickers displayed accordingly Having rear wheel drive mated to a 4-speed single rail manual gearbox, Producing approx 100-bhp with power in leaps and bounds and burbles in it’s own very distinctive manner WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES Sitting on original Ford Four Spoke 13 x 5.5 Factory alloys in the very best condition, all wheels are matching numbers including the spare, Shod with brand new 175/70/R13 tyres all round Disc calliper brakes to the front and drums to the rear with diagonally split vacuum assisted braking bring you to a precise controlled stop. Rack and pinion steering..Front suspension MacPherson struts with lower control arms and anti-roll bar..To the rear Live axle with semi-elliptic leaf springs, Trailing arms and telescopic shock absorbers HISTORY FILE Without doubt this example has been taken to a level that may never be seen again or ever come close to, This masterpiece at the 'November 2023 Iconic NEC Classic Motorshow Auction was purchased for £108,000 pounds (including fees)' On sale we have the most exacting presentation of a restored RS2000 that we have ever come across let alone offer for sale. Built in March 1974 and subsequently registered in April 1974 this stunning example has been preserved from having the labours of a self-confessed perfectionist mechanical engineer who devoted five years of his life, split between running his engineering business and the rebuild of the RS that enjoyed a dedicated position in his immaculate workshop. This is a collector grade example without doubt, A highly sought after vehicle finished in arguably the best colour and blue decal combination, If you want a vehicle to add to your collection or you simply wish to use from the day it's delivered this is the vehicle, Ideal for show meets or if that's not your pleasure leisurely weekend drives whatever way it takes you this for sure will tick all the boxes Having well over 150 individual photographs displaying the years of dedication from start to finish, A further photographic colour booklet displaying the masterpiece finished in all of it's glory accompanies The underside is as clean as the outside with nothing being left untouched, components have been stripped and cleaned, powder coated where required and in some areas replaced with new old stock, A file containing various receipts for items purchased over the years accompanies, old MOT certificates, old tax discs, owners handbook, escort Rs2000 handbook and a copy of the original registration certificate Quite simply if you want the best and we mean the best please get in touch, An appointment to view if required can be secured with a little notice via the contact page or please call directly on 01472 823772 to purchase instantly, Delivery can be arranged within the UK or Abroad, This does not want to be missed! V5 Present & HPi Clear.