An Incredible Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom with Only 17,291 Miles - SOLD!

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An incredible Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom with only 17,291 miles.
EQUIPMENT
Polyurethane front end incorporating four Cibie quartz halogen headlamps, front air dam, rubberised tail spoiler, twin bodyside coachline, RS2000 decals, heated rear window, separate fuel, water temperature and oil pressure gauges, two-speed heater, eye ball vents. RS Custom Specification; Recaro front seats, centre console, glovebox, quartz clock, remote control drivers door mirror, bronze tinted glass, full trimmed door cards, Custom badge, cut pile carpeting, vanity mirror, alloy road wheels, (deleted from new -£135 saving). Accessories; Cadulac treatment, Phillips 860 radio, Phillips HI-Q speakers.
EXTERIOR
A factory perfect Ford Escort RS2000 with only 17,291 miles finished in Special Vehicle Order Black, (Code XSC-632). This example will be a blueprint on how the idolised RS2000 left the Saarlouis production line new in 1979. The day before the car was registered, the owner requested Cadulac corrosion preventive treatment still visible today along with the guarantee certificate and receipt for £50. The polyurethane droop snoot is straight housing a set of four Cibie 60/55W quartz-halogen headlamps and Altissimo rear light clusters. Ford mud flaps are fitted and all glass is correct Sekurit with the bronze tint. Garaged stored from new with a few minuscule markings left to uphold factory originality.
INTERIOR
Pristine Twin Recaro high-back recliners with the fish-net headrests are factory original finished in desirable Black Beta Plus fabric, (Code A7). Cut pile carpets and fully trimmed door panels are in excellent condition with two speakers. Black plastics are in excellent condition and the RS instrument panel houses functional gauges and bright orange needles. The luggage compartment is spotless with the cut pile carpet extending over the spare wheel and retaining rubber strap still with small circular plastic retainer popper present. The colour code sticker is attached to the rear panel and even the pen markings to the boot floor remain! An unused Ford jack and wheel brace in the hessian bag is correctly located.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A matching numbers 1993cc SOHC Pinto engine remains untouched. The chassis number is stamped on the heavy-duty spot-welded offside suspension top and left in primer grey paint. As the car is finished in Black, the Special Vehicle Order (SVO) sticker to the inner wing is amazingly still attached, with option 5AK-B/1 printed. Performance figures of 108.2mph top speed and 0-60 in just 8.5 seconds are quoted. The Type E standard four-speed gearbox snaps into gear perfectly.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Fitted when new are pristine RS Mexico steel 5.5x13in wheels with RS centre caps to enable a saving of £135.01 on the list price as detailed on the New Car Invoice. Pirelli Cinturato CN36 tyres are fitted and the spare is factory untouched still with red chalk markings. Girling M16 callipers grip solid 247.5mm solid front discs and self-adjusting rear drums halt the car well.
HISTORY FILE
This RS2000 Custom was manufactured in July 1979 and first registered on the 1st August 1979 to Mr Paul Roadknight. Mr Roadknight ordered his dream car from his local RS Ford Dealer, Bristol Street Motors in Birmingham. After years of saving he took the plunge and haggled a deal for £4,294.18 which represented a discount of £347.22 and a further saving of £135.01 by deleting the alloy wheels, later reinstated! The car was used sparingly for the first five years as evidenced by the MOT history until an incident caused him to park the car up in his garage for 36 years and never use it again. Discovered by an RS Owners Club Member in 2021, (photos exist in the history file of the discovery with it covered in dust), with one of the photos including Mr Roadknight now in his eighties. The car has now been fully recommissioned and on its first outing at the 2023 Lakes Tour, won Car of the Tour! Documentation with the car includes the original Registration Document, order form, new vehicle Invoice, Cadulac guarantee certificate, service book, handbooks, radio instructions and old MOT certificates. More recently, a letter from the owners friend and invoices relating to the recommission.
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[@Barbarapape]

Just stunning, this will attract plenty of Ford fans with deep pockets.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Stunning!

[@superseven7947]

Just incredible, no one could ever have imagined when these were new the price they would command in 2024

[@KGFClassicCars]

Amazing!

[@IfInDoubt..]

The price made me fall off my chair - picked myself back up again when realising.... you'll NEVER find another so original - and if you want original, you gotta pay! Incredible.

[@rabmcleod3508]

You will find another, I can vouch for that. I work across the Scottish Highlands renovating old properties and barns and three years ago I came across a very original RS with just over 5000 miles on clock hidden away in a barn. It’s still there to this day and the owner won’t part with it. I see a lot of cars like this and most often the public have no idea they are there.

[@ronanwalsh7024]

Those wheels look a bit off?

[@arthurdardalis]

I’m an ex-Ford employee, this is in effect a brand new car, having said that I don’t think it’s worth 94K.

[@arthurdardalis]

@mameli0701 agree with all your comments, I just think that it’s “real”value is around the 50k mark. Obviously if the miles are kept low it will never in effect depreciate

[@KGFClassicCars]

Incredible!

[@frasch4611]

Perfect condition and a wonderful reminder of the 70s. 😍

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@Nicholas-ok9no]

Three really nice M3 Beemers.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

I was thinking of a nearly new M5 but I take your point.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Choice is yours!

[@Nicholas-ok9no]

@@KGFClassicCars Only problem is I can't afford any of it 😔😔😔

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

A Super car, credit to the previous owner and thanks KGF for making my day, Best wishes to all at KGF and fellow viewers.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you and best wishes to you!

[@SunShine-dk6rk]

@@KGFClassicCars My pleasure and thank you.

[@Elvis_TheKing]

Incredible car, so sad to hear of the incident with the potential thieves which stopped the owner from enjoying it. That said, we probably wouldn’t be looking at this masterpiece now had he used it fully. Another great find!

[@mikeb6385]

That car has not been enjoyed in all of it's existence, it's just sat in storage.. Very nice though.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Amazing Car!

[@tramptruck4859]

An exceptional car - with a matching price. Personally I'd prefer a lesser one which I could enjoy more, to daily drive this would be criminal 😮

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for sharing!

[@wesleypegden1685]

Absolutely stunning 👌

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you! 😊

[@pit_stop77]

What a car, what a price 😮

[@KGFClassicCars]

What a Car!

[@Grahame59]

Lovely and a real credit to Mr Roadknight. Is it my imagination or is the clock ticking very loud? I'll keep out of the money debate but all credit to KGF for finding it. I bought my Mini Cooper S from KGF and love it - any car they sell will be top notch.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Enjoy the mini!

[@ColinStone-n1r]

I agree just beautiful

[@KGFClassicCars]

Beautiful!

[@Invisibleman7]

Wow! That’s a stunner

[@KGFClassicCars]

Wow!

[@Gerrywatson1953]

Lovely car but ludicrous price.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@stephendeadman7131]

Thery are only ludicrous if no one is willing to pay it.! Iam guessing this one is probably sold already 🤔

[@scotty2036]

This garages prices are absolutely extortionate and ridiculous 😂😂😂

[@craigbrennan4570]

I’m pretty sure they would knock £195 off it to sweeten the deal for you

[@scotty2036]

@@craigbrennan4570 🤣🤣

[@jeff.5380]

Someone will buy it though .if I had the money I would.

[@majorminor3367]

Dacia Sandero starts at 14k. Enthusiasts will drool over this, market determines price

[@sandyshine6690]

KGF have a time travel machine for sure 👍😁💎

[@evileyes4070]

Beautiful

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@davecummo8743]

The custom edition included alloy rims. Where are they?

[@KGFClassicCars]

Read the description!

[@davecummo8743]

@@KGFClassicCars your point? The steel wheels are fitted to the non custom version. The car shown has full custom spec, except for the alloys.

[@michael5089]

​@@davecummo8743Interesting Dave. It mentioned in description the owner deleted them saving £135. So no alloys. Then further down it says they were reinstated???!!!!🤔

[@sandyshine6690]

Mint cars as allways boys lovely Rs2000 worth every penny 👍😁💎❤❤❤

[@KGFClassicCars]

Mint!

[@30scapri]

Once again the gents at KGF rock the world of every blue collar, geezer over 50! This will sell faster than a Greggs sausage roll. Owned by Mr Roadknight eh? I wonder if his fist name was Michael? That would be ironic.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Very Ironic!

[@30scapri]

Fab car, no issues with the price. Only it's a curiously specific price - £94,195?? At this price level, I'd anticipate £5K increments: £90k then £95K. Challenging to figure out what the, slightly arbitrary, £195 bit is for. No doubt the kgf crew have a rational explanation. Nice work chaps.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Stunning 👍👍

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@carl7341]

A wise person once told me a fool and his money are soon parted!!!

[@KGFClassicCars]

Wise words!

[@Timico1000]

Roadknight is a cool name.

[@KGFClassicCars]

It is!

[@britCpower]

wow that is like new. Shouldnt a custom have the alloys ?

[@jeff.5380]

@@britCpower they were an optional extra..

[@KGFClassicCars]

Owner wanted steels!

[@michael5089]

But you say the alloys were reinstated?

[@britCpower]

@@jeff.5380 I thought the alloys were part of the custom pack

[@levelcrossing150]

@@britCpower in most cases yes, but Ford offered a reduction in price if you chose the option of having steels instead.

[@broadkamikaze]

Wow, wow, wow 👌 👏 😍 👍

[@KGFClassicCars]

Just wow!

[@azza8249]

For the best part of 100k I'd want alloy wheels as well

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for sharing!

[@adrianpeters2413]

Nice ... so how much is a replacement headlight today , if one survives ??? Fuel ..oh the engine will love e5 and e10 petrol ...by by fuel line seals , timing possable , carburetor can be adjusted , i dont think so ...oh its for display only ...got it ... good job too, seeing them good old leaf springs in the back ..hedges will arrive very soon , and other assorted mixture of scenery ...anyway good luck , there is an idiot about every corner .. oh was that £9.50p ..

[@30scapri]

Interesting points...but the individuals who buy stuff like this, will not be driving them. Stored for 10 years, then resold for £150,000. Just investment items in many cases. An entry on an accounting spreadsheet. Like it , or not, this is how the world works. I'd buy it, but I've nowhere to keep one.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@Steve-gc5nt]

​@@30scapri or, indeed, the money 😅

[@steveclark..]

@@30scapri What you say is true but I don't get it,......how can anyone own a vehicle and not use it? To me that's the whole point with owning a vehicle and a big part of ownership is the enjoyment in driving it.

[@ynothump2566]

Praying I win the Euromillions tonight 🙏

[@KGFClassicCars]

It could be you!

[@georgecrowe1850]

She's some bus ❤

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you!

[@leonshackleford9585]

That’s Another Ford I’d own a Mk2 Ford Escort RS 2000 Custom Exactly what Bodie & Doyle used in Ci5 Professionals & I’d take all the Classic Ford’s what Martin Shaw / Lewis Collins Drove & Gordon Jackson had as well that Flashy Red Mk2 Ford Granada Car I would own as well

[@KGFClassicCars]

Great TV shows!

[@Polarskates]

Ridiculous asking price, you’d never be able to drive it for fear of losing money.

[@KGFClassicCars]

It has been on a tour recently

[@markwood6700]

This car in that condition only one owner you could ask any price you want

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@michaelmorley9725]

How much😳

[@KGFClassicCars]

Bargain!

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Go steady with that 109bhp 😂

[@KGFClassicCars]

Will do!

[@MarthaMansbridge]

I always thought Ford were chasing Vauxhall with this nose treatment.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Possibly!

[@ZappBranning]

£94195 no way Pedro 😮

[@chris425amp7]

This is like brand new an only going to go up in value with low mileage special code SVO paint. This won't be up long before sold

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@lazerblu]

Strange spec? Deleting the alloys and special ordering black as a colour, especially given the great colours available available in the 70's.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Perhaps didn't like the bright colours!

[@levelcrossing150]

Black was very much in demand at that time, but Ford very smartly kept it as a special order and sold loads of them.

[@Steve-gc5nt]

Lol at that price 😂 Its still just an old Ford 😂

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for your comment!

[@levelcrossing150]

Yes, when they built cars out of metal and not plastic.

[@steveclark..]

@@levelcrossing150 If only Ford made this now, do whatever it takes engine/emission wise to meet the current regs but keep the shape etc close to the original, they would sell like hot cakes I feel. No one wants what they have done to the Capri, even if didn't look like an SUV, an electric motor, nobody in their right mind wants.

[@adamweston4152]

Vastly overpriced even for a car in this condition.

[@KGFClassicCars]

Thank you for sharing!

[@ZappBranning]

How much 😮

[@KGFClassicCars]

Amazing!