This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at Silverstone Festival 2025 on Sunday the 24th of August, The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN. Developed jointly by Ford of Britain and Ford of Germany, the MkII was a more refined evolution of the iconic Escort platform, powered by a 2-litre SOHC Pinto inline-four, driving the rear wheels through a longitudinal layout Factory-fitted with a twin-venturi Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor, with optional dual Weber 40DCNF or IDF 'Group 1' setup, suspension comprised MacPherson struts with anti-roll bar at the front, and leaf springs with telescopic dampers at the rear Distinctive 'droop snoot' nose with quad headlamps gave the RS2000 its unmistakable front-end profile, 0–60mph in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 110mph - impressive for its era Subject to a full bare-metal restoration in 2010 by a respected classic specialist, finished in correct Diamond White. HPI report notes a Category 'C' insurance loss November 2000, prior to restoration Offered from 20 years’ private ownership as part of a collection of RS models, lightly used since restoration and has aged exceptionally well, still presenting in near-new condition. Guided sensibly to reflect its earlier insurance history and excellent overall presentation