1979 | Ford Escort RS 2000

Historic rally car with pedigree. This 1979 Ford Escort Mk2 was built to FIA Group IV specifications (homologation expired) and has successfully participated in a wide range of historic rally events, including:

• 5x Rallye Monte-Carlo Historique
• Historic Acropolis Rally
• Additional events in Poland and Romania

It’s an authentic, proven, rally-ready machine — ideal for collectors or competitors in regularity and historic events.

Technical Specification

• Engine: 2.0L Pinto, forged Burton pistons

• **Carburetion:**Twin Weber 45 DCOE

• **Exhaust:**Ashley competition system

• Gearbox: Close-ratio, short-shift competition gearbox

• Differential: Limited-slip (LSD)

• Steering: Quick-ratio rack

• Fuel System:

• Twin electric fuel pumps

• Lightweight aluminium fuel tank

• Ignition:

• Dual electronic ignition systems

• Cockpit adjustment available

Chassis & Braking

• Body: Reinforced to original FIA Group IV homologation sheet (expired)

• Roll Cage: Full FIA-spec multi-point cage

• Brakes:

• AP Racing vented discs front and rear

• Adjustable front/rear brake bias from cockpit

Rally Equipment

• Competition seats with 4-point harnesses
• Stilo intercom system with two headsets
• Tripmaster
• Fire extinguishing system
• Rally dashboard with auxiliary instruments
• Hella spotlights front-mounted

History & Documentation

• 5x Monte Carlo Historique
• Historic Acropolis Rally
• Multiple events in Poland and Romania
• Comes with FIVA Identity Card
• Registered in Romania – export-ready
• Mechanically sound, always maintained and garage-kept
• Rally exterior with authentic wear from use, not a show car restoration

Condition

Starts instantly, runs reliably, and handles sharply.
Built and maintained as a real competition car, not just a replica or display item.
Perfect for historic regularity rallies or serious collectors of competition-ready classics.