I hope this rewinds some memories as it has for my dad Bonus points for what model it is too Not too bad for 31k on the clock?
1980 Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom... in Nevada Beige with Chocolate Interior. Looks to be in great original condition, and would be 1993cc Pinto (single OHC), 4 speed gearbox with 3.54 rear diff and 110bhp! If the chassis number starts with B it was built at Halewood UK, or G for Saarlouis Germany.
Spot on, added more info then I knew about the Chassis number too Unfortunately it was gathering dust as my dad hadn't had it on the road since 98'. Leaded petrol and only 4 forward gears + the cloth recaro sports seats - how things have changed. He has every tax, service and insurance for it since 1980 too..!
@W_esty hehe...I was on the committee of the Sporting Escort Owners Club for 10 years (93 to 03).... so I did know a lot about rear wheel drive Escorts. My favorites were always Mk1s over Mk 2s though! ... Had 2 Mk1 1300 Sports and a concourse Mexico...wish I still had the Mex!!
Kevin, what a fountain of knowledge - why didn't you tell me all this on the annual forum trip to Hickley? What happened to the concourse Mexico? Afraid it was sold yesterday, to a friend of a friend who works in the same company - it needs quite a bit of work especially underneath, would need considerable time and investment to ensure its concourse but I believe the chap is actually going to run it
I sold it at the end of 2003 (after being very ill and unable to drive) to a bloke from the Midlands. It was stolen from him about a year later and featured in the papers. According to DVLA website it was taxed until 2010, so it must have been recovered after the theft. I don't know anymore than this, unless anyone knows if there is a way to find out...reg no. MVF 76L Pic from the London to Brighton 1995.....
It's gone Interesting to hear Kev, maybe the new owner has it on a forum? Think your time of motorbikes has superseded Escorts now