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- 1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 Homage
1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 Homage
Lot Number: 132
1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 Homage
A professionally built and well sorted recreation of Ford's legendary RS2000.
- NOT SOLD
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 25th March, 2023 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Daytona Yellow -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
GHA 968L -
ODOMETER READING
35000 Miles
SUMMARY
A professionally built and well sorted recreation of Ford's legendary RS2000.
DESCRIPTION
- Built from a strong un-welded Mk1 shell with all the right components and finished in Daytona Yellow with a black interior
- Fully rebuilt 2000 OHC with a big-valve polished head and performance camshaft producing 166bhp (Dyno print-out)
- Twin 45 DCOE Webers fuelled by an electric pump from a centrally-mounted, five gallon fuel cell
- Fitted with a Type 9 5-speed gearbox, LSD, anti-tramp bars, Willwood 4-pot front brakes and twin-pot rears, vented discs
- Genuine set of Minilite alloys, full roll cage, fire extinguisher, rear mounted battery with isolator
- Originally built for sprints and hill climbs, this fabulous package could easily be adapted for Club Rallying
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 132
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT
- Variant
- Mk1 Saloon
- Registration Number
- GHA 968L
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- BBATMY04856
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Daytona Yellow
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- simon@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
CONTACTSCORE:
100 / 135
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About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
TBC
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