THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALES AT NEC 14th & 15th November 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 205 Lot 311 1980 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 ◊ •Factory-fitted with a twin-venturi Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor, with optional dual Weber 40DCNF or IDF Group 1 setup, suspension comprised MacPherson struts with an anti-roll bar at the front, and leaf springs with telescopic dampers at the rear •Distinctive ‘droop snoot’ nose with quad headlamps gave the RS2000 its unmistakable front-end profile, 0–60mph in 8.9 seconds and a top speed of 110mph - impressive for its era •Dating from March 1980, this left-hand drive example is finished in Signal Orange with a Chocolate Brown cloth and vinyl Recaro Fishnet interior •The Recaro interior, alloy wheels, full-height door cards and fascia clock suggest this is a factory Custom Pack •It was originally delivered to Belgium and the history file contains its original ‘Cartificat de Conformite’ issued in Antwerp •Supplied with a Belgian Car-Pass (government-backed Certificate that serves as a legal protection against odometer fraud) showing 26/02/2001 – 42,608km, 06/11/2006 - 42,843km, 19/03/2007- 42,855km. The indicated mileage at the time of photography was 44,142km •The car appears to have had recent bodywork and, we understand, will require some recommissioning work •Please note that import duty at 5% will be payable by the buyer if this vehicle remains in the UK Easily identified by its ‘droop-snoot’ and finished in the, very eighties, Signal Orange, this second-generation, left-hand drive RS2000 has spent much of its life in Belgium. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: NOT UK REGISTERED Chassis No.: GCATAR656830 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Specialist: Lionel Abbott Telephone No: 07831 574381 Lot 312 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands •The 280 Brooklands was introduced in 1987, instantly recognised by its Brooklands Green paintwork and 15-inch RS alloy wheels •Based on the 2.8 Injection Special, they were powered by a Cologne V6 engine developing 160bhp with a five-speed gearbox, limited-slip differential and powered rack and pinion steering •This example was indicating just 37,887 miles at the time of cataloguing, and presents in lovely order throughout. It’s a real time capsule that’s been off the road for over two decades •Recommissioned prior to being offered in the auction, the works have included attention to the brakes, a service, new rear exhaust sections, new ignition system, new tyres and finished off with a new MOT valid to September 2027 •The Capri presents with a real honesty, the Brooklands Green paintwork is uniform across the bodywork, and the interior is beautifully preserved. Some careful detailing would lift this example to the next level, a superb project for someone with the right skill set •Other pleasing features include the Trio stereo cassette with matching parcel-shelf speakers, a likely period dealer fitted upgrade. The windows are also security etched with the registration number, in fact many small details under careful inspection are well preserved •Offered with the original book pack and service book confirming it was supplied new by W. Harold Perry Ltd, Middlesex in March 1987, and its V5 showing just three previous owners Emerging fresh to market after 20 years of dry storage, this well preserved 280 Brooklands has been recently recommissioned, comes with a new MOT and is now ready for the next chapter. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: D820 CLW Chassis No.: WF0CXXGAECGG11220 Estimate: £18,000 - £24,000 Specialist: Steven Keen Telephone No: 07500 040422 More Details Lot 311 Bid On Lot 311 More Details Lot 312 Bid On Lot 312