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For the European market, the Ford Escort is one of the most important nameplates to have roamed the continent’s roads, but not only. Introduced in 1968 as a small car, it saw more than its share of racing al local tracks as well.
That means seeing a 1976 Escort wearing the right gear for adventures in the FIA Group 2 class is nothing out of the ordinary. What is a bit unusual is the fact that it is selling, at least for now, for peanuts.
This particular racer is being offered for sale from Antwerp, Belgium. It is in this country, and in the neighboring Netherlands, that the vehicle made a name for itself after being converted to Group 2 specification in the 1970s, and well into modern times.
Like all RS2000s, this one too is powered by a 2.0-liter of the Pinto family - it works with a four-speed manual transmission.
The changes made to the stock RS2000 are quite extensive, as they should be when someone needs to go racing. It comes with adjustable front coil overs, four-wheel disc brakes, a roll cage and an onboard fire-suppression system, a single Sparco racing seat, and the required harness.
There is also a so-called X-pack package, making the car look different than its simpler version. It includes bolt-on fender extensions, front and rear spoilers, and 13-inch wheels wearing Michelin racing rubber.
As said, the car is presently for sale in Belgium, but it has the potential of going international, given how it is listed for auction on Bring a Trailer. At the time of writing, there are six days left in the process, and the highest bid is at $3,100.
The 1976 Ford Escort RS2000 is offered with removed glass windows, a spare set of 13-inch wheels complete with the tires, a spare engine of the same variety, and a Dutch title.
This particular racer is being offered for sale from Antwerp, Belgium. It is in this country, and in the neighboring Netherlands, that the vehicle made a name for itself after being converted to Group 2 specification in the 1970s, and well into modern times.
Like all RS2000s, this one too is powered by a 2.0-liter of the Pinto family - it works with a four-speed manual transmission.
The changes made to the stock RS2000 are quite extensive, as they should be when someone needs to go racing. It comes with adjustable front coil overs, four-wheel disc brakes, a roll cage and an onboard fire-suppression system, a single Sparco racing seat, and the required harness.
There is also a so-called X-pack package, making the car look different than its simpler version. It includes bolt-on fender extensions, front and rear spoilers, and 13-inch wheels wearing Michelin racing rubber.
As said, the car is presently for sale in Belgium, but it has the potential of going international, given how it is listed for auction on Bring a Trailer. At the time of writing, there are six days left in the process, and the highest bid is at $3,100.
The 1976 Ford Escort RS2000 is offered with removed glass windows, a spare set of 13-inch wheels complete with the tires, a spare engine of the same variety, and a Dutch title.
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