1974 Ford Escort (Mk1) RS2000 - Rally Car

KEY FACTS

• This Mk1 Ford Escort RS2000 is a highly desirable and extensively rebuilt rally-prepared classic, presented following a reportedly extensive restoration during which the the seller states the car was converted by Rob Smith Rallying to Category Two Period Historic Grp4 MSA-compliant specification
• It is powered by a twin Weber carburettor-fed 2.0-litre Pinto inline-four, delivering power to the rear wheels through a four-speed Rocket manual transmission.
• The car’s current build is noted by the seller to have been finished in April 2017, and features include a 2004 Gartrac shell with steel wheel arch extensions, four PIAA lamps, a Reef exhaust system, and Bilstein suspension.
• First registered in August 1974, this example was acquired by the seller in July 2025.
• The odometer indicates 254 miles, and though this is not warranted,the seller states that this is the mileage covered since the car was rebuilt in 2017.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• The car is finished in white, over a stripped-out body-coloured cabin featuring a black flocked dashboard and black cloth-trimmed Sparco bucket seats.
• It rides on a set of 13-inch Revolution Minilite-style alloy wheels finished in gold and fitted with Toyo Proxes R888R tyres.
• Equipment now includes competition modifications, including a full roll cage, Sparco bucket seats, multi-point TRS harnesses, a plumbed-in Lifeline fire extinguisher system, quad front spotlights, kill switches, a rear spotlight, quick-release bonnet and boot catches, mud flaps, an Alcantara-trimmed OMP steering wheel, Stack dials, a custom centre console with toggle switches and fuses, a rear cabin storage net, a custom co-driver dashboard setup, drilled metal floor panels, and uprated suspension and braking components.
• It also features a 2004 Gartrac shell with steel wheel arch extensions, a Reef exhaust system, a John Reid-built alloy sump, a four-speed Rocket gearbox, an Atlas rear axle, Bilstein suspension, a roll cage, and a set of Compomotive ML wheels.
• Accompanied by an extensive history file, an MSA Motor Sports Association Vehicle Passport valid until 2027, a Historic Rally Vehicle Identity Form, a Valuation Report by Julian Shoolheifer Limited, and an engine dyno test.

CONDITION

• Please refer to the photo gallery to assess the exterior and interior condition.
• Specific notes from the seller include: the car received a full respray during its rebuild in 2017. It has been customised for rally use and has had very little use since its rebuild, with no competition use.
• The vehicle is understood to be exempt from mandatory MOT testing due to its age.

SUMMARY

The Ford Escort Mk1 RS2000 is a revered icon in rally history, celebrated for its robust performance and agile handling. This particular example stands out as an extensively rebuilt and rally-prepared classic, reportedly benefiting from an extensive restoration in 2017. Accompanied by significant documentation, it represents a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiast to acquire a potent and historically significant competition car, ready to be enjoyed on historic rally stages or as a captivating showpiece.

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