macker

Right i could be the new owner of this car the weekend, as ive seen this car and it looks a good example

1978 ESCORT RS2000 Reg No WVU 560S in Venetian Red.
Car has a good spec, as the engine was built by Harris of H.P.E
Does anybody know this Engine builder. Been told hes the man with tuning Pintos.

SPEC OF CAR..

Extensive engine re-build, which was done a few years ago. Has only done a few thousand miles since then,
Comprising of uprated head and camshaft
Bored out block to 2.1 ported & polished.
Twin 48`s
Has worldcup crossmember, and sump gaurd.
5 speed quickshift gearbox & quick rack steering.
Bilstien inserts & lowered with performance exhaust system.
Battery re-located to boot, also electric fuel pump.
Car was restored around the same time as engine re-build
Arches have been nicley rolled to accomodate the RARE 7 1/2 inch alloys.

Has lots of MOT`s, but previous owner has lost the history for the rebuild.
Car is now at a local tuner/engine builder who has a rolling road.
Car is currently being set up. Previous figures state the car is around 175-180 BHP.

Car is in good condition, as panels all line up. NO signs of filler. Looks the nuts as being on the wider alloys and lower than std.
The only fault is that the cloth on the driver seat is worn, not ripped.

Thats it really..Hoping someone knows the car, or the engine builder.
So i can contact him to confirm spec & see if he can supply copies of reciepts for work done.

This car looks stunning under the bonnet as inner wings, bulk head & strut tops look great. Car has been restored well.
Hope someone knows this car or engine builder as, once it comes back from being set up, im having a test drive
& if i like, I WANT IT......
Steve

macker

cozzfather

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ron harris is a london escort guru been in classic ford
loads of times
harris performance engines,were and are into drag racing
old fords

Mark_w

Ron harris(hpe) has been tuning pintos since they came out and is 'the man' as you put it.he runs a rs2000 mk1 himself with a pinto pushing out around 200bhp and most people with a old school car would love a harris engine

regards mark

NEIL A

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See his name mentioned alot in the ford mags to do with old school stuff, think he is THE MAN when it comes to pintos. Think he runs a quick red mk1.

macker

Looks like im having this car then.
Has anybody got a web page or address for him
Cheers guys

As i said the car is currently being set up & the chap said the engine bay was really tidy & the engine looked well specced & put together.
Cant wait now to have a test drive

Mark_w

Car sounds good and you cant really avoid the drivers bolster wear on a 28 year old car,but are reasonable to retrim...ive owned 7 mk2 rs2000's and the only thing i wouldnt like is the 5 speed box as it hasnt got the close ratios of the standard gearbox but should go well with that spec

mark

Mark_w

hpe dont have a website,ron harris's number 02086864554

mark

macker

Cheers Mark. This car is tempting me as ive seen it, but i know where you are coming from with the std 4 speed box.
I would love a std RS2000 in really good condition, but these are rare & command really good money.
TBH i may have a chance of a very nice Signal Orange RS2000 thats std.
Awaiting pics & info on it, BUT again im not sure of the price, as the guy restored it himself. Sounds like hes done a few after talking to him.
Seems very knowledgeable with these cars, which is always a good thing.
Just hope the price is as good as the car
Steve

cozzfather

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one of my old ones was knocking around wrexham, orange
with a black fish net recaro interior ,t plate with a stainless pipe

macker

Not seen that m8. Few around, but not many m8.
The Orange one i like is towards Exeter way..

macker

Car was set up and is now running healthy
167 BHP Healthy @ the wheels

Problem now is i was offered the car 200 cheaper if i took it as it was, but i wanted it right

Now he has fixed the car he wants more for it, which is fair enough.
As he was prepared to knock 200 quid off i decided to offer to pay the setup cost plus fuel cost, as he took it & pick it up approx 50 miles
So in all ive offered 400 quid more, which i think is good. as set up was 250 plus vat.

BUT he`s told me he wants more for it
It failed MOT on emissions so had to get it set up anyway
Taking it back for re-test tomorrow & is then gonna decide how much he wants.

Im GUTTED as i agreed to buy this at the weekend & have set up insurance, as was looking to tax Sat..
So might not be having it now

Mark_w

Surely there isnt a emissions test on a car this age i thought it was just a test for visible smoke???

mark

macker

Yes m8 failed Co levels, when turned jets down, it failed on somthing else to do with emissions.
Fella who set it up Mikeanics, said that he refurbed carbs & timing was well out.
Now running sweet

macker

If car passes MOT tomorrow i will be having it
As we agreed on a price

fordsportjay

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hope you get it mate
seen some of the hpe cars go down santa pod-awesome!

macker

Going in for MOT either Monday or Tuesday Jay
Car was setup at Mikeanics in Cheshire, he was impressed with spec & build.
Said the power was very strong through the gears & power delivery was spot on. Good strong engine
Cant wait