Retro Ford Escort RS2000 with rare custom features hits auction for eye-watering price
A CLASSIC Ford Escort RS2000 Custom is up for sale for an eye-watering price.
The 1979 car, with just 54,993 miles on the clock, is going under the hammer.
Currently, the highest big rests at £18,000 for the “head-turning” custom in “exceptional condition”.
Originally leaving the Ford factory in 1979, this model has since covered a little over 54k miles, but you’d never think so judging by the amazing condition of the car both inside and out.
Immediately after opening the doors, drivers are presented with one of the better-preserved examples of a MK2 RS2000 interior space.
But on the outside – there are some modifications and upgrades.
It’s fitted with a Mexico front spoiler, sport front quarter bumpers and a set of excellent Cibie, quad rally-style fog lights.
However, under the bonnet is has remained the same – with the legendary 2.0 litre four-cylinder Ford engine still in working order.
A car and classic spokesperson said: “This is a truly excellent example of one of Ford’s most revered performance models, presented in fine form throughout, with high quality modifications.
“It beautifully blends subtle modification with honest originality to make what must surely be one of the finest and certainly most interesting examples of a MK2 available on the market today.”
Bidding on the car ends on August 11 at 7.20pm.
