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RS2000CUSTOM
06-02-2005, 21:46
as title !

1975 was MKII Escort

But what about the RS versions ?
Mex 1t
06-02-2005, 21:50
75 p i have even seen an N reg mk2 RS 2000 up north :geek:
Fraz
06-02-2005, 21:54
January 1976 along with the Mex, only previewed in 1975

RS1800 was 1975 ;)
RS2000CUSTOM
06-02-2005, 21:59
AS I have started a thread on the RSOC

When are we going to "celebrate" the 30th birthday of the MKII RS ?
Fraz
06-02-2005, 22:02
2005 to be technically right but I think it will be lost in the 25 years of the RSOC, possibly better having the big event in 2006 we can then get more of a presence :cheers:
Fraz
06-02-2005, 22:06
Sorry I read RS2000 in the title some how for my first response (just re-read it and its not there lol) just flicked over here after giz commented on 2000 launch and my brain didnt flick as fast.
KL
06-02-2005, 22:07
There was an orange Mk2 RS2 at the October 75 London Motor Show at Earls Court. I'm not aware of any mere mortal taking delivery of one until well into 1976.
Trickster
07-02-2005, 02:08
Dave, as the RSOC dont care about us, after all we dont have Turbo's fitted so we aint real RS's perhaps we should do our own thing mate. :cheers:
arron
07-02-2005, 07:49
Richard's being controversial- again !!!!! :colors:
Kel
07-02-2005, 10:38
Dave, as the RSOC dont care about us, after all we dont have Turbo's fitted so we aint real RS's perhaps we should do our own thing mate. :cheers:


:sad11: Richard, I dont think that is the case. it just the cossies is common as dirt compaired to our cars.

I know of just under 400 Mk2 owners within current RSOC membership.
arron
07-02-2005, 10:53
Christ, only 400 Kel !!!! I wonder what happened to the thousands of other MKII RS2000's that were made. Of course not everyone either is, or wants to be a member of this club or the RSOC but you would expect more than 400.
Banishit
07-02-2005, 10:55
I know quite a few RS owners that are not in any clubs and wont join the RSOC due to the lack of interest shown in their Models
Kel
07-02-2005, 12:04
I know what you are saying, and I cant understand why as two of the RSOC Commitee are Dedicated Mk2 Fans.

I'm trying my best to promote the mk2 more within the RSOC, I think you find the RS600i & Mk5 rs2000 guy/gals feel the same way as we do.
yellowcustom
07-02-2005, 19:36
there is a good few up north of scotland not in clubs
Dave1800BDA
12-02-2005, 10:09
I have on the regester 2 RS1800s with build plates March 1975 and on 'N' plates,
30 years of the RS1800 it is then, will be getting a few at National Day.
I haven't spoken to Phil yet but hopefully the clubs day as well as the Owners day at Donno. I wonder how many will be there?

Cheers Dave
dasadrew
12-02-2005, 10:43
The Pope (Jeremy Walton) says:

RS1800 officially available from June 1975
RS2000 shown at Geneva 13th March 1975
RS2000 and Mexico officially launched on 14th January 1976

130 RS2000's built (not sold!) in 1975

By the way, the launch price of the RS2000 in UK was £2857.
dingy
13-02-2005, 09:09
Mine was built in 1975

I think LOL