27th Apr, 2024 11:00

April 2024 Classic Car & Bike Auction

 
Lot 60
 

60

1977 Ford Escort MK2 Van
Amazing RS2000 Spec!

Registration: OCC135R
VIN: 22479666161
Mileage Showing:
Transmission: Manual
MOT: 12/03/2025

  • Huge engine spec
  • Recent full respray
  • Amazing condition

Fresh from a recent restoration carried out by ourselves with the intention of using for shows and advertising. Sadly due to our busy auction schedule we have made the decision to offer this unique vehicle for sale.

Imported to the UK from South Africa in 2017 where it was Fully UK registered with V5 it initially had some mild engine work, a respray and the addition of the Ford Motor Company metal pressing taking from a 1950s Ford tanker carefully welded into the rear door.

We acquired the car last year where it was used as is for some months before we decided to pull the van off the road for a restoration. Work included stripping the van down to a bare rolling shell including the removal of all windows and doors. The shell was restored using newly fabricated panels to replace any evidence of rust with then attention to detail of a vehicle expected to bare our company name on the side. It was then resprayed in Diamond white including the engine bay and underside.

The "205" block Pinto engine was rebuilt with +90 flat top pistons and a big valve head, ported and polished by specialists Motorscope in North Yorkshire, it was also fitted with a race cam, cosworth water pump, Webber 48 down draft carburettors, Tony Law exhaust manifold fitted to a stainless steel exhaust, Bestek electronic ignition system, RS2000 sump and a full rolling road tune to nearly 200BHP

Other upgrades to accomadate the increase in power include RS2000 crossmember, 22mm RS2000 anti-roll bar, RS2000 engine mounts, anti-dive kit, quick steering rack, pedal bias box, works spec Girling cast resevoir pots on all bulk head fittings, Type 9 gearbox, 4.1 limited slip differential, Strengthened rear axles with RS2000 shafts, anti-tramp bars, Sierra rear brake disc conversion with 4 piston calipers to the front using Capri 2.8 vented discs and large body Leda front coilover legs with rebound adjustment and spherical roller bearing top mounts.

The interior was stripped and refinished including accousting matting and new carpet lining to the rear. The front boasts 5 dial dash and Fiesta RS Turbo front seats.

A fantastic and unique vehicle ready for show season.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £24,000 - £26,000

Sold for £22,500
Estimated at £24,000 - £26,000


 

Registration: OCC135R
VIN: 22479666161
Mileage Showing:
Transmission: Manual
MOT: 12/03/2025

  • Huge engine spec
  • Recent full respray
  • Amazing condition

Fresh from a recent restoration carried out by ourselves with the intention of using for shows and advertising. Sadly due to our busy auction schedule we have made the decision to offer this unique vehicle for sale.

Imported to the UK from South Africa in 2017 where it was Fully UK registered with V5 it initially had some mild engine work, a respray and the addition of the Ford Motor Company metal pressing taking from a 1950s Ford tanker carefully welded into the rear door.

We acquired the car last year where it was used as is for some months before we decided to pull the van off the road for a restoration. Work included stripping the van down to a bare rolling shell including the removal of all windows and doors. The shell was restored using newly fabricated panels to replace any evidence of rust with then attention to detail of a vehicle expected to bare our company name on the side. It was then resprayed in Diamond white including the engine bay and underside.

The "205" block Pinto engine was rebuilt with +90 flat top pistons and a big valve head, ported and polished by specialists Motorscope in North Yorkshire, it was also fitted with a race cam, cosworth water pump, Webber 48 down draft carburettors, Tony Law exhaust manifold fitted to a stainless steel exhaust, Bestek electronic ignition system, RS2000 sump and a full rolling road tune to nearly 200BHP

Other upgrades to accomadate the increase in power include RS2000 crossmember, 22mm RS2000 anti-roll bar, RS2000 engine mounts, anti-dive kit, quick steering rack, pedal bias box, works spec Girling cast resevoir pots on all bulk head fittings, Type 9 gearbox, 4.1 limited slip differential, Strengthened rear axles with RS2000 shafts, anti-tramp bars, Sierra rear brake disc conversion with 4 piston calipers to the front using Capri 2.8 vented discs and large body Leda front coilover legs with rebound adjustment and spherical roller bearing top mounts.

The interior was stripped and refinished including accousting matting and new carpet lining to the rear. The front boasts 5 dial dash and Fiesta RS Turbo front seats.

A fantastic and unique vehicle ready for show season.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £24,000 - £26,000

Auction: April 2024 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 27th Apr, 2024

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