1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Custom

Launched in Jan 1976, the RS2000 was based on the two-door MKII Escort and used a 2-litre in-line four cylinder, SOHC, 'Pinto' engine mounted longitudinally in the bay. The gearbox was bolted to the rear of the engine and power was then fed to the diff by a prop shaft and then onto the rear wheels.

A single twin venturi 32/36 DGAV Weber carb was fitted with the option of a Group 1 dual Weber 40 DCNF or IDF. Front suspension used independent MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar and the rear suspension used leaf springs with telescopic dampers. Front mounted disks (solid) and rear drums were used and four-spoke alloy wheels came as standard. The most recognizable feature of the Mk2 RS2000 is the `droop snoot` nose.

In late 1978, the Custom Pack became an option and included the following; Fishnet Recaro seats, full door cards, clock and pod centre console, 6Jx13″ alloys, boot carpet, remote drivers door mirror and the back panel around the rear lights was black.

This 1980, RS 2000 is fitted with the Custom Pack and has covered 107,000 miles. Finished in Black with a Chocolate interior, our vendor has owned the car for 10 years and describes it as generally good. Might need a bit of attention here and there but it is a Fast Ford and it is an 'RS'.