FOR SALE JF Classic Cars have for sale a preserved Mk6 Ford Escort Rs2000 4x4 in the very rare colour Auralis Blue along with low ownership! DESCRIPTION Launched in 1992, the RS2000 4x4 was a limited-production, all-wheel-drive version of the RS2000 Mk6 With only 350 ever being made for the UK this examples up there with the very best without doubt...Having been previously owned by a Ford Escort Rs Owners Club Chairman! EXTERNAL With unmistaken lines running from front to rear with slightly bulging front arches along with a subtle body kit the Ford Escort was ahead in the design stakes, Finished in the ultra rare colour of Auralis Blue with uniformed panels and pin sharp gaps presenting the original glossy paintwork front front to rear, Subtle tailgate mounted rear spoiler unmarked Underside as clean and original as the outside, you could eat your dinner of it! Having been subject to a full detail underneath hence why this has been a multi award winning vehicle spanning many years! With the newer design wrap around colour coded scuff free front bumper housing a honeycomb lower grill with original unmarked fog lights sitting on both sides, Headlamps remain original and unmarked with the period correct grill with badging sitting centre stage Colour coded door handles present beautifully, Original door locks throughout along with the correct keys, Electrically operated colour coded door mirrors scuff and mark free working as required The colour coded rear bumper remains damage and scuff free, To the bottom left a chrome tail pipe sits gleaming with prowess All external bading from the front grill, The 4x4 chrome badging to the front lower wings and to the tail lift all sit correctly and gleam tarnish free..A credit to the very few owners! Original glazing throughout compliments what is a multi award winning show car! INTERNAL Opening the drivers or passenger side doors instantly dedication and simply a pure love for this Rs2000 4x4 can be seen in leaps and bounds With original Recaro seats having been recovered in Black Leather with silver cross stitching to the centres along with silver piping to the edging, Head rests also to match, This simply look stunning...Bolsters in plain Black leather sitting upright and hug you tight To the rear the same Black leather and silver cross stitching presents beautifully, No rips no tears or wear..Simply WOW Matching door cars all round replicate the black leather finish with silver piping all unmarked and finished to a very high standard, Black interior carpet present wear free thanks to ford overmats being fitted The original dashboard houses a deep set time clock and alarm illumination icon to the centre of the dash along with a deep set drivers binnacle housing speedometer,fuel gauge and temperature gauge along with obligatory warning symbols, all functioning as Ford intended In the centre of the dash a three speed fan switch along with hot/cold and directional switches, Push button heated front/rear screen switches, front/rear fog light switches complement the remainder of the dash. The steering wheel shows little signs of wear concurrent with a vehicle showing just over 55,000 miles from new Having a Ford 7000 rds push button stereo along with a centre console which houses both front electrically operated windows and boot release Maintaining original switchgear throughout along with a manual tilt/slide sunroof fully working and in the best of condition, Centrally mounted interior roof light with side spotlights works as intended, The grey roof linings in immaculate condition along with the passenger and drivers sun visors. The rear parcel shelf remains original and un-molested. ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Powered by Ford’s robust 2.0-litre DOHC 16-valve engine, the Escort RS2000 4x4 delivers a lively 148 bhp and 190 Nm of torque, making it one of the more refined yet capable fast Fords of its era. The engine offers strong mid-range pull and revs freely toward the redline, delivering a broad spread of usable performance for both everyday driving and spirited use. Mated to a 5-speed MT75 manual gearbox, gear selection is crisp and positive, with a solid mechanical feel. The power is delivered to all four wheels through Ford’s viscous-coupled permanent four-wheel drive system, giving the RS2000 4x4 superb grip and stability in all conditions — a feature that set it apart from front-wheel drive rivals. The drivetrain is enhanced by independent front and rear suspension with front MacPherson struts and rear trailing arms, providing confident handling and road-holding without sacrificing comfort. A stainless steel exhaust system enhances the soundtrack while preserving longevity. The engine bay presents well, with original Ford components, clean ancillaries, and correct factory markings throughout — a true indication of careful ownership and maintenance. WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES Tise Escort RS2000 4x4 comes equipped with its original 15-inch '5-spoke' RS alloy wheels, finished in factory silver and specific to the RS models of the period. All four alloy wheels present in excellent condition, and retain their correct centre caps. The car is shod with 195/50 R15 Goodyear Eagle NCT2 tyres all round with ample tread, offering excellent grip and road compliance, well matched to the RS’s chassis and four-wheel-drive system Braking performance is delivered via ventilated front discs and solid rear discs, paired with ABS for enhanced stability under braking, a high-spec feature for the era. The pedal feel remains firm and progressive, providing assured stopping power in all driving conditions HISTORY FILE With only 350 produced for the UK market very few remain today with 33 having a SORN againt them and 2 showing Licenced (information sourced from the internet site 'How Many Left') This superb example was first registered on the 23rd December 1995 to a Mr Hughes by Ford Dealer Bede Motor Company Limited, Mr Hughes subsequently retained the vehicle until April 2015 when a Mr Shaw then took over ownership, Unfortunately circumstances changed and in November of 2015 had to sell the vehicle, A Mr Flatman purchased In November 2015 and has retained to date. Having had only 2 former keepers and with this stunning specification and colour presents one very rare car...Oh also a multi award winner 1st plaice winner at the RS Owner Club shows over various years, All trophy's are with the vehicle along with a concertina stand bursting with manuals from back in the day. The original bill of sale comes with the car along with additional added extras at the time of purchase: Passenger Air Bag £229.79 Quick Clear Windscreen £63.83 7000 RDS EON Stereo £110.64 Metallic Paint £195.74 Further extras that come with the vehicle that have been added include: Original Ford tool kit Original Ford Mobile Phone With Original Ford Leather Outer Case Handheld Ford Spotlight / Warning Triangle Original book pack included with the following Owners manual and various informational leaflets, Service book with the following entries: 4973-miles..23-11-1997 8583-miles..16-12-1999 12643-miles..08-12-2001 14726-miles..16-12-2002 2002-2006 storage 23595-miles..16-12-2006 29282-miles..27-12-2007 2007-2010 storage 35633-miles..09-03-2010 39994-miles..23-02-2011 43274-miles..02-03-2012 48582-miles..07-03-2013 51441-miles..03-03-2014 ALL FORD STAMPED Now having covered very little miles since sitting at 55808-miles MOT ENTRIES: 2005..21857-MILES / 2006..23602-MILES / 2007..29282-MILES / 2008..34482-MILES / 2009..34500-MILES / 2010..35633-MILES / 2011..39994-MILES / 2012..43274-MILES / 2013..48582-MILES / 2014..51446-MILES / 2015..53181-MILES / 2015-2020 STORAGE / 2020..53706-MILES / 2021..54552-MILES THEN IN STORAGE TO DATE With various historic invoices from Ford relating to servicing, Along with a laminated booklet of diagrams and workshop information relating to the vehicle quite simply this is collector grade example Preserved to a very high original standard throughout it's life and taken to the next level with the underside as clean as the outside, This being a multi show winning example requires preserving for years to come All the hard work has already been done, weather it's added to a collection or used whichever way you go one thing's for sure this will turn heads and without doubt is one for the purist. V5 Present and HPi Clear.