• Original Ford Escort Mk1 RS 2000
• Tuned and developed by Brauneiser Renntechnik
• Numerous mechanical upgrades (list available)
• Belcar Historic Cup class winner and Historic Champion
• Class winner in its last race (Nürburgring, October 2024)
• Regularly serviced by a marque specialist

The Ford Escort Mk1 RS 2000 has played a significant role in motor sport history and is still considered one of the most iconic cars in motor sport today. Developed specifically for use in motor sport, it began its competitive career in the early 1970s, appearing in national and international events.

Raced since the early 1980s, the RS 2000 offered here has undergone further development in recent years to meet the growing demands of today's Historic motor sport. The owner has relied on the experience and expertise of one of the most successful tuners in European motor sport history: Brauneiser Renntechnik. Brauneiser Renntechnik has been entering cars in German and European circuit racing since 1977 and has won various championships with drivers such as Olaf Manthey and Jörg van Ommen, including the European Touring Car Championship, the German Circuit Championship, the Ford Sports Cup, and the German Racing Trophy.

The Escort was most recently used very successfully in the Belcar Historic Cup in Belgium, one of the most competitive series in European historic competition, winning its class and becoming Historic Champion several times. Most recently, it won its class in its last race to date, the Westfalentrophy at the Nürburgring in October 2024.

Technical highlights include a Holbay Warrior 16-valve cylinder head on a Cosworth 200 2.3-litre engine block. Run for 10 hours only, this mighty engine develops 304bhp and 295Nm of torque. Combined with a vehicle weight of only 890 kg, this results in stupendous performance. At the same time, great emphasis has been placed on originality. For example: original Broadspeed fender extensions were installed as well as decentralized strut bearings according to the Zakspeed factory version from 1975. In addition, this car boasts the wheel bearing construction of the 1972 Weslake Capri; the rear axle oil cooling system of the 1974 Cosworth Capri; the original Weslake Capri two-piston brake calipers from 1972; the original ZF five-speed gearbox; and original BBS E50 rims on the front axle and BBS E30 rims on the rear, each 10x15". Too lengthy to reproduce here, a full list of its mechanical specification is available (inspection highly recommended).

Offered with an RAC of Belgium Technical Passport, this exceptionally well-specified car is probably one of the most competitive Ford Escorts in European Historic racing.

Please note that this vehicle is from outside the UK. Our customs agents, CARS UK, will manage all post sale customs administration. A fee of £350+VAT will be charged on the buyer's invoice to administer both import or export customs movements. If the buyer also chooses to ship with CARS UK, this will be quoted separately. If this vehicle is to remain in the UK, it will be subject to Import VAT at the reduced rate of 5% on the hammer price. This vehicle will not be available for immediate collection after the sale and will only be released on completion of customs clearance formalities. If you have any questions regarding customs clearance, please contact the Bonhams Motorcar Department.