1996 FORD ESCORT RS2000 IN RADIANT RED

TOTALLY ORIGINAL THE ONLY CHANGE IS A CHROME TAILPIPE AND UPGRADE RADIO/CD.

THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY LAST RS2000 MODELS PRODUCED REGISTERED 5th AUGUST AND JUNE 1996 WAS THE LAST MONTH OF PRODUCTION.
FULL SERVICE HISTORY

1 OWNER FROM NEW
I HAVE THE ORIGINAL BILL OF SALE FOR £13800
THERE IS A TRACKER FITTED BUT YOU HAVE TO PAY AN ANNUAL FEE. IT WOULD PROBABLY REDUCE YOUR INSURANCE. BEST TO INSURE IT THROUGH A SPECIALIST LIKE FOOTMAN JAMES SO YOU GET AN AGREED VALUE SHOULD ANY MISHAP OCCUR. ON A LIMITED MILEAGE POLICY IT SHOULDN'T BE MUCH OVER £100 DEPENDING HOW CLEAN YOUR LICENCE IS.

OVER THE LAST 3 1/2 YEARS EVERYTHING THAT NEEDED DOING HAS BEEN DONE

STARTED OFF BY TAKING IT TO GARAGE FOR A COMPLETE CHECK UP AND FULL SERVICE
BEFORE COMMENCEMENT OF ANY BODYWORK. MECHANICAL WEAR ON ONE DRIVESHAFT AND CLUTCH ABOUT 75% WORN.

THE CAR HAD FADED RED PAINT BUT THE ONLY RUST FOUND WAS THE INNER SILLS, LITTLE PATCH ON THE FLOOR AND BATTERY TRAY.

2015
CAR STRIPPED, DOORS OFF, SEATS REMOVED, RUBBER SEALS AND CARPETS REMOVED
INNER AND OUTER SILLS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW
SMALL PATCH ON FLOOR RENEWED
JACKING POINT COVERS MISSING FROM SIDE SKIRTS, REPLACED WITH NEW SKIRTS
OLD BATTERY TRAY REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH NEW

COMPLETE RESPRAY IN IT'S ORIGINAL RADIANT RED NOT A CHEAP FLICK OVER IT WAS OVER £2000. IT'S BEEN DONE ALMOST 2 YEARS AND STILL LOOKS LIKE A NEW CAR

CAR THEN REASSEMBLED

2016/2017
ONE DRIVESHAFT CLICKING, REPLACED WITH 2 NEW SHAFTS
CLUTCH NOT SLIPPING BUT QUITE A LOT OF PEDAL TRAVEL, GEARBOX REMOVED
NEW MAIN BEARING AND CLUTCH ASSEMBLY FITTED NEW GEARBOX OIL
NEW BATTERY FITTED

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF CAR CLEANED AND WIRE BRUSHED INNER WINGS REMOVED
THEN TOTALLY PRESSURE WAX OILED INCLUDING INSIDE CHASSIS SECTIONS

BRAKE CALIPERS AND DRUMS PAINTED RED

2018

EVERYTHING MECHANICALLY RECHECKED

NEW MOT TO NOVEMBER 2019

THIS CAR IS NOW IN BEAUTIFUL SHOWROOM CONDITION NOT CONCOURSE AS YOU REQUIRE LOTS OF TOOTH BRUSHES FOR THAT BUT COULD BE IF YOU ARE THAT WAY INCLINED. I GUESS IF YOU WANTED TO GO DONE THAT ROUTE IT WOULD BE ENGINE OUT AND RESPRAY THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND STRIP EVERYTHING OFF THE UNDERSIDE AND RESPRAY.

THIS CAR HAS BEEN PREPARED SO THAT IT IS SUITABLE FOR GENERAL USE AND SHOWING HENCE THE PRESSURE WAX OIL TREATMENT 

RECARO SEATS AND INTERIOR ARE IN GREAT CONDITION

SUPERB MECHANICAL CONDITION

IN SUMMARY IT IS A STUNNING CLASSIC CAR THAT IS NEVER GOING TO DROP IN VALUE 
AND IS ALSO A GREAT CAR TO USE AND DRIVE AND TAKE TO SHOWS EVEN BY TODAYS STANDARDS IT IS QUITE A FAST CAR WITH A GREAT EXHAUST NOTE.

ALL WORK HAS BEEN CARRIED OUT BY PROFESSIONALS TO A HIGH STANDARD SO PLEASE DO NOT COMPARE THIS CAR TO AN UNRESTORED MODEL.

OPTION TO SEE IT ON A RAMP MOST WEEKDAYS

IT IS ADVERTISED ELSEWHERE SO RESERVE THE RIGHT TO REMOVE FROM SALE


On 09-Dec-18 at 11:37:28 GMT, seller added the following information:

FEEL FREE TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS MY CONTACT DETAILS ARE AT BOTTOM LEFT OF THE AD.