1980 Mk2 Escort RS2000 (Australian 4 door model)
Discussion
Hi - I see that MK2 RS2000's have become very valuable.
I am not sure how long such cars actually take to sell or how much they actually sell for?
But i see them advertised anywhere from 20K to 30K (including LHD cars).
Since moving to Australia, i have been looking for something a bit different to put in the garage, but use regularly (as a toy)..... A friend here has put me in the direction of an Australian Made 1980 RS2000.
In Australia they made 2400 of these including 4-door models.
The car in question is a 4-door car with the correct (Australian) decals, interior, trims etc.... but has been subject to a couple of modifications (wheels/engine detailing).
I was discussing the car with another friend, who knows i am more into MK3/4 Escorts (of which were never sold here in Australia) And the conversation went something like - Ship it to the UK and get it MOT's make some moeny on it then buy a Series 1 or 2 RST and ship that back to Australia with the profit from the MK2
Does anyone think there would be a value in the UK for an imported 4 door, rust free (spent its entire life in very dry South Australia) RS2000?
It's all pie in the sky stuff at the moment with my not having researched shipping costs, Import duties/procedures etc, for a car of this vintage - Although i do have a friend in the UK that i would be more than happy to deal with the registering/MOT/Selling of the vehicle, and then sourcing me an RS Turbo.
Here are a couple of pics of the car.....
I am not sure how long such cars actually take to sell or how much they actually sell for?
But i see them advertised anywhere from 20K to 30K (including LHD cars).
Since moving to Australia, i have been looking for something a bit different to put in the garage, but use regularly (as a toy)..... A friend here has put me in the direction of an Australian Made 1980 RS2000.
In Australia they made 2400 of these including 4-door models.
The car in question is a 4-door car with the correct (Australian) decals, interior, trims etc.... but has been subject to a couple of modifications (wheels/engine detailing).
I was discussing the car with another friend, who knows i am more into MK3/4 Escorts (of which were never sold here in Australia) And the conversation went something like - Ship it to the UK and get it MOT's make some moeny on it then buy a Series 1 or 2 RST and ship that back to Australia with the profit from the MK2
Does anyone think there would be a value in the UK for an imported 4 door, rust free (spent its entire life in very dry South Australia) RS2000?
It's all pie in the sky stuff at the moment with my not having researched shipping costs, Import duties/procedures etc, for a car of this vintage - Although i do have a friend in the UK that i would be more than happy to deal with the registering/MOT/Selling of the vehicle, and then sourcing me an RS Turbo.
Here are a couple of pics of the car.....
Better just buying the mk2 and keeping it.
There was a couple of these Australian 4 doors for sale here in the last couple of years for what seemed like months.Not sure if they ever did sell or not.I think that people are a bit suspicious of them as they were never sold here too.
When you think about the price of an RS Turbo in good enough condition to make it worthwhile going through all the hassle you're not going to have any profit I wouldn't think.
There was a couple of these Australian 4 doors for sale here in the last couple of years for what seemed like months.Not sure if they ever did sell or not.I think that people are a bit suspicious of them as they were never sold here too.
When you think about the price of an RS Turbo in good enough condition to make it worthwhile going through all the hassle you're not going to have any profit I wouldn't think.
1) If it matters to you, the seats are incorrect for a Australian Mk2 RS2000. Those in the pictures are standard Escort, the Aussie RS's had Scheel seats - kinda like the European fishnet Recaros but with a solid head support. Budget at least A$1k to get the correct seats as the Scheel fabric is NLA and originals didnt wear well and also faded in harsh Aussie sun.
2) Shipping and associated costs and hassles I suspect would quickly chip away at the value of doing UK-Aust car swapping.
3) Aust 4dr RS's do pop up in the UK from time to time, but I can't remember prices.
2) Shipping and associated costs and hassles I suspect would quickly chip away at the value of doing UK-Aust car swapping.
3) Aust 4dr RS's do pop up in the UK from time to time, but I can't remember prices.
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