22nd May, 2026 10:00

May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction

 
Lot 630
 

630

1974 FORD ESCORT RS 2000

Estimate
£17,000 - £19,000
 

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Lot details

Mileage: Please refer to the photos for mileage showing
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT RS 2000
Registration: REH 666M
Engine Size (cc): 1993
Year of Manufacture: 1974
Date First Registered: 07/02/1974
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026

Current V5 present. Paperwork includes MOT certificates and invoices.

The vendor has provided the following:

  • MK1 Escort RS2000 owned over 20years
  • Older restoration circa 25years ago
  • V5 matches the VIN tag and all etched windows
  • During my ownership, the mechanics and interior have been rebuilt or replaced
  • The engine was rebuilt in 2021 by a F2 stock car engine builder
  • It has standard 2.0 bottom end high pressure oil pump lightened flywheel hardened valve seats fr32k cam and vernier pulley
  • It was ran in then set up on Motoscope Northallerton rolling road (reciepts in pack)
  • rebuilt the LSD unit that's in the rear axle all paperwork is in the folder car has only done about 5 or 6 hundred miles since due to ill health/access
  • replaced clocks in car approx 18 years ago as they stoppped working, old clocks are in a bag in the boot

 

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Auction: May Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 22nd May, 2026

Welcome to our May Auction!

The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

Prospective buyers are encouraged to view specific lots pre-auction and inspect paperwork if available.

The entrance fee is £5 per person during the viewing periods at our Pickering branch. 
This forms part of our annual fundraising to help local and national charities chosen by us.
Please note that we cannot allow under 16s, pets or handbags in the showrooms for viewing.
 
PLEASE NOTE: Please be aware that all lots are sold as seen and without any warranty implied or given. You must satisfy yourself as to a lot's description and condition before you decide to bid. We recommend that you inspect the lot in person during the general viewing days held prior to the auction or call us to arrange for an individual appointment.
 
Each auction throughout the year will witness a collection / donation.

 

 

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The viewing period for this auction is Wednesday 13 May 2026 - Tuesday 19 May 2026. 

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