JF Classic Cars are pleased to offer Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 in Ford Diamond White with associated RS2000 Blue Decals. A beautifully presented car, registered in 1976 In our opinion one of the very best we have seen on sale today! DESCRIPTION The Mk1 Ford Escort RS2000's are a rare breed with few remaining today, Presented here a rare example donning the genuine Type 49 shell along with being built under the Ford Advanced Operations guises in Aveley Essex EXTERNAL Glancing at this beautiful example it's hard to believe it's nearly fifty years old, With the slightly flared wheel arches coupled with it's genuine Type 49 stiffened body shell this is simply collector grade condition 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 high standard in it's lifetime leaving nothing untouched, ensuring the attention to detail gives a lovely clean finish. The exterior paintwork finished in Ford Diamond White (Paint Code 'B') Can only be described as vibrant and glossy 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 front metal black grill housing original round 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 attention to detail Chrome passenger & drivers door handles sit gleaming along with the chrome external door locks. 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 seventies nostalgia The interior remains unmarked with its period RS badged black Beta cloth front seats with headrests coupled with black piping, Front seat tilt function working as it should, To the rear you find Beta cloth over black piping which looks like it all probability it's been used very little if at all! The black interior carpet showing 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 roof lining sitting taught and mark free along with the colour coded black drivers & passenger sun visors..Push button interior toggle light switch sitting central The black dashboard and faux wooden trim carries on the minimalistic theme but houses all you need with a six pod dial set including Tachometer, Speedometer showing 67109 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 Black centre console houses period push button am/mw Ford radio along with analogue time clock 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 32/36 down draught carburettor which runs very well, The engine starts on the flick of the key Engine sitting pristine along with informational stickers 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 With original Ford Four Spoke 13 x 5.5 Factory Silver/Grey alloys, All present in the very best condition, all wheels are matching numbers including the spare 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 Having had the pleasure of only having 3 former keepers this example has been dearly loved and cherished throughout its lifespan ensuring originality remains, This has been preserved to a very high level regardless ensuring originality remains at the forefront Registered on the 13th January 1976 Original keys accompany the vehicle Optional extras at time of build: Front Head rest Faux Wooden Dash inserts Push Button Ford Radio Centre Console 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! V5 Present & HPi Clear.