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Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 2.0 — 1978

Original 1978 Ford Escort RS2000 MK2, factory LHD, special-ordered with X-Pack by a Ford Belgium employee and supplied via Ford Germany. Around 3,500 built, only approx. 1,200 were LHD — making this a rare and highly desirable example.

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Lot Number
19051
Location
Sandared

Estimated value
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"If you were born in the 1970s, like myself, this is one of those true boy racer dream cars — the rally-bred Escort that famously took on and beat the Audi Quattro in the World Rally Championship. Even today, it’s a quick, engaging drive that puts a huge smile on your face — and on everyone watching it pass by."

Description

Factory-built at Ford’s Saarlouis plant in Germany, this 1978 RS2000 was special-ordered by a Ford employee in Antwerp, Belgium. It is supported by an additional Ford Belgium identity plate alongside the original German plate, as well as a confirming letter from Ford — strong and rare provenance.

The first owner kept the car until his passing, after which it was sold to a collector. The car is believed to have undergone an older restoration, likely carried out in the early 2000s. According to the seller, it has had three owners in Belgium.

Specification includes:
Group 1 engine with twin Weber 44 IDF carburettors
Approx. 150 hp
Rocket gearbox
Quick-ratio steering rack
Original 7.5” RS alloy wheels
Wilwood brakes

The car was acquired by a UK-based collector in 2018, where it remained part of a private collection. The current owner, a close friend of the previous keeper, purchased and imported the car in 2024.

It was registered and inspected on 2024-08-23, with inspection valid until 2026-07-31. Following the next inspection, the car will become inspection-exempt for life.

The car is highly presentable and an absolute pleasure to drive — it feels tight, planted, and handles like it’s on rails. The engine is strong and delivers plenty of power. While the mileage cannot be fully verified, it is believed to be around 102,908 km.

Recent work includes a full service and carburettor tuning. The car also comes with an additional steering wheel and jack.
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Technical data

Year
1978/1978
Registration date
2024-08-21
Mileage
2906
Registration Number
AED82G
Chassis Number
GCATUU79229
Kw / hp
97 / 132
Fuel Type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual
Interior finish
Textile
Colour
White

Condition

  • Mechanical condition

    Engine starts immediately, just needs a few minutes to warm up.
    2.0 OHC Group 1 tuned engine with twin Weber 44 IDF carbs, sharper cam, and larger valves. Fitted with a Rocket close-ratio gearbox, quick rack steering, 7.5” RS alloys, and Wilwood brakes. Drives tight and responsive with strong performance and solid braking. Only note: temperature gauge not working (likely sender/thermostat). Ready to drive and enjoy.

  • Interior condition

    Black interior is clean and tidy. Front bucket seats are in good condition, while the rear seat foam has slightly deteriorated, causing some wrinkling on the fabric.
    Rear left trim over the wheel arch needs refitting. Door cards, headliner, and carpets are all in good condition. Dashboard is well preserved with original gauges. Fitted with a 4-speed gearbox, along with an electric kill switch and fire extinguisher. Some minor wear to the silver trim around the dashboard.

  • Exterior condition

    Bodywork is straight with good panel fit, featuring the original X-Pack body kit with embossed Ford logos as factory fitted. No major rust issues noted — only minor blistering on the edges of both doors. Paintwork is clean, bright, and in very good condition, with a few small paint chips on the right wing (see pictures). The underbody and boot floor are solid, with only very light surface rust around the sill seams — nothing serious. Clean engine bay with no signs of oil leaks.

  • General condition

    These cars are highly desirable and iconic among enthusiasts and collectors. They rarely come to market — especially genuine X-Pack examples. What makes them stand out is that they remain hugely enjoyable to drive, while still being relatively simple and affordable to maintain.

MOT (tech. insp.)

Fordonsstatus: Avst 2025-08-10
Ursprungsbesiktning: 2024-06-18 (regbes)
Datum i trafik första gången: 2024-08-21 (780809)
Senast godkända besiktning: 2024-08-23
Besiktigad tom: 2026-07-31
Skattebefriad: Ja
Körförbud: Nej
Antal ägare: 1

Location and viewing Information

Location: Sandared

For viewing the vehicle, contact the inspector/case manager:

Shaun Major
+46 709-72 40 07
shaun@bilwebauctions.se

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Collection must take place before: 2026-04-22.

NOTE! Payment (deposit to our account) must be made within 5 days and before collection.

Auction information

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