1977 Ford Escort

This 1977 Ford Escort MK2 RS2000 tribute has just completed a full mechanical reconditioning by Car Cave USA, and is now ready for the road or track. Featuring a rebuilt performance engine, improved drivetrain, and upgraded features, this Escort now drives as aggressively as it looks. It’s currently stored in our climate-controlled Aiken, South Carolina showroom and is sold with a South Carolina title.

This vehicle is owned, maintained, and driven by our team at Car Cave. To view more photos, explore details, or browse our curated collection, visit www.carcaveusa.com. You can also check out a walk-around video on our YouTube channel at https://youtu.be/DdUfkEVWDOs.

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This Escort MK2 was originally delivered new to Greece in 1977 as a factory-built 2-door saloon. It now wears a host of performance upgrades, many of which mirror period-correct Group 2 rally builds. The 2.0L TL20H Ford Pinto inline-4 was fully rebuilt in-house with machine work performed by Bo’s Machine Shop in Augusta, GA. Fitted with a new set of Weber 48mm DCOE top-draft carburetors on a new Burton aluminum intake manifold. Supporting upgrades include an Edelbrock fuel pressure regulator, billet fuel filter, -6AN stainless braided lines, Bosch distributor and coil, Revotec 12' electric fan kit, and a complete stainless exhaust system paired with an Ashley header. A professionally rebuilt 5-speed Ford Type 9 transmission handles shifting duties and sends power to a rebuilt English Type rear axle fitted with fresh fluid and a master rebuild kit.

Suspension has been enhanced with Koni shocks, Superflex polyurethane bushings, a larger rear sway bar, and lowering blocks. The chassis was reinforced with new rear chassis legs, custom bracket fabrication, and additional undercarriage restoration. The Escort rides on 15” Compomotive ML1573 alloy wheels wrapped in brand-new Hankook RS4 performance tires—225/45R15 front and 245/40R15 rear.

Inside, the new black high-back sport seats with tilt and height-adjustable mounts were custom-fitted, while a SaBelt steering wheel and auxiliary gauges maintain its rally background. A Kenwood KDC-W241 head unit powers aftermarket speakers. Both primary and secondary gauge clusters are driver-oriented, with oil pressure, voltage, and temperature gauges positioned above the glovebox and angled toward the driver.

The Escort was given a complete detail including paint correction, trim polish, interior reconditioning, and full mechanical shakedown. Recent work includes fuel system upgrades, new battery, coolant flush, top-end gasket set, oil pump drive shaft, starter replacement, brake switch rewiring, and an extensive list of engine fittings, gaskets, and tuning adjustments.

If you're looking for a raw, analog experience with a rally pedigree and tasteful upgrades, this Escort RS2000 tribute delivers. Contact us via our website or call at (803) 262 4742 for more information. The entire list of specifications and upgrades is included below.

Specifications and Upgrades:
2.0L Ford Pinto TL20H Inline-4 (Rebuilt)
Weber 48mm DCOE Top Draft Carburetors
Burton Aluminum Intake Manifold
Ashley Header and Stainless Exhaust
Edelbrock Fuel Pressure Regulator and Fuel System w/ AN Fittings
Bosch Distributor and Coil
Revotec 12' Suction Fan Kit
Ford Type 9 5-Speed Manual Transmission (Rebuilt)
English Type T21 Rear Axle (Rebuilt with New Gear Oil and Ma