1974 Ford Mk1 Escort RS2000 | Lichfield, Staffordshire

The Mk1 Escort RS2000 was Ford's road-going performance Escort of 1973-1975, with a 2.0-litre Pinto engine and rear-wheel drive in a strengthened two-door shell. It was the more straightforward alternative to the RS1600, and it built a reputation in rallying too, taking a works one-two on the 1974 Avon Tour of Britain. This car is a 1974 example in blue with a black interior, and it has two seats. The model is known for flared arches, a black grille, a two-piece front bumper, RS badges and a six-gauge dashboard. Together they give the compact body a lean, purposeful look from every angle. The small two-door shape and rally-era details sit comfortably on a 1970s film or television set. For photography and advertising, blue paint with a black interior gives a clean colour contrast, and the RS styling rewards close-up shots. Music video and fashion shoots can use it as a period performance car with real competition character. Weddings and personal hires are also possible. The car is based in Lichfield, Staffordshire.