1980 Ford Escort MK2 RS2000
- 48,000 miles
- 4 owners
- Rare Salmon Pink (Signal Red 80)
Fairmont Sports and Classics are excited to present this stunning and very original MK2 RS2000. With just 4 owners recorded 48,000 genuine miles since new this is a very special find.
Finished in rare Salmon Pink (Signal Red 80) and contrasted by the black vinyl roof and full chocolate brown fishnet interior. Set off by the correct refurbished 4 spoke RS alloys which are wrapped with new Pirelli CN36 tyres (including the spare).
Collectors and enthusiasts will be glad to know that it is an unrestored example and has never been welded in its time and it does not need any now. In recent years it has had a full professional repaint in it's original colour. All the factory panels including the Ford stamped front wings and top mounts are present and in splendid order. The panel gaps are spot on and are as they were from factory.
This RS has been looked after particularly well. The current owner and previous always made sure that she was kept out of the weather and dry stored properly. We are led to believe this example spent 19 years of its life in a Vauxhall main dealer showroom which has obviously helped its preservation.
He assures us he has only filled it with Esso's finest synergy fuel (less ethanol) and it has run like a dream over in his ownership. He had the glass sunroof removed (which he wasn't a fan of) and replaced it with a fully restored full length webasto roof. The entire vinyl roof was replaced along with the the interior headlining and was done using the correct materials, keeping it true to it's original build.
In addition, the 4-speed gearbox was replaced with a reconditioned 2.8 injection Capri type-9 5-speed box which retains the normal RS gear ratios plus fifth. This makes it a joy to drive long distance and with the additional gear it cruises beautifully and comfortably at motorway speeds. You will notice the standard 4-speed gear knob is still present, which is a nice touch from the owner.
Also fitted is a new luminition electronic ignition system, new battery, new exhaust, rear diff seal.
Possibly the finest Ford Escort MK2 RS2000 available on the market? Simply superb and unrepeatable.
If you're interested in this vehicle or any other vehicles we have for sale, please call us on 01277 563 561 or view our showroom: Fairmont Sports and Classics, 18 Tallon Road, Hutton, Brentwood, Essex,CM13 1TJ.
Alloy Wheels; Sunroof; Safety Belt Pretensioners
About Us:
Our promise: “We ensure you’ll find your ideal classic car.”
Just moments from the M25, or a 23-minute train ride from London Liverpool Street and the City, our Fairmont Sports & Classics showroom team in Brentwood is committed to changing the way classic vehicles are bought and sold.
Classic models across the decades
Our stocklist – with new vehicles arriving daily – spans popular and iconic vehicles from the 60s through to the late 90s and beyond.
Over two floors we present a curated selection of more than 50 sports and classic cars – plus several motorcycles – all fully inspected, checked and ready to drive away, delivered, or shipped overseas.
We buy well so you’re not at risk
The buying team comprises seasoned motor industry professionals: our backgrounds span retail sales, fleet management, auction, wholesale, and service, inspection and maintenance. Having grown up with, driven and loved countless classics ourselves, we know what our customers look for: models and marques piquing current market interest; examples that are in excellent usable condition and order; and vehicles that represent a sound, good value investment.
An online portal search for any classic model will list several hundred vehicles across the UK. The unfortunate truth is that the vast majority, under scrutiny, will prove sub-standard, misrepresented or require uneconomic restoration or repair. Finding a good vehicle without motor trade experience is not for the faint-hearted.
We purchase our cars from private owners, collections and specialist auction houses. We are exceptionally selective about which vehicles we buy, when and why; we reject over 90% of all those we see. Those we purchase match varying customer demands: ‘best in market’ and fully original; fully or partially restored examples; and sound, practical, fun classics to be driven and enjoyed.
Whether you’re an investor, an enthusiast, or simply keen to recapture your youth, we’d love to help you find your ideal classic.
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We want every customer to be confident in their purchase. Whilst we sell nationwide, many of our sales are local, with some customers revisiting to buy, sell or service more vehicles.
To ensure a worry-free motoring experience, we include our own pre-owned vehicle warranty and provide full servicing and support on-site.
The price of every car includes a six-month warranty for major component failure: engine, transmission, and final drive. For the first three months, it covers the cost of any essential parts and labour. Thereafter we provide a 50% discount on any essential parts and labour for the remaining three.
We also operate our own on-site workshop offering specialist classic vehicle servicing, maintenance and repairs. The same mechanics that inspected and prepared your vehicle for sale will be delighted to keep it in good working order throughout your ownership.
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