Julian Heaton Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Hi I've recently got an rs 2000 4x4 the car is in need of a full restoration just wondering if it's worth doing or breaking been told it's the only police 4x4 there was how can I prove this thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Has it got an IRS calibration sticker with a serial number on the instrument cluster? You can also request a full lisst of previous keeper from the DVLA so it should show up on there which police force owned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksofstichill Posted May 30, 2015 Share Posted May 30, 2015 Sounds really interesting that, do you have any pics of the car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Heaton Posted May 30, 2015 Author Share Posted May 30, 2015 Hi yes there's an IRS sticker on the speedo the car needs new sills and inner sills it's all there but stripped runs an drives I do hav pics but not sure how to load them up thanks for replys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mex Posted May 31, 2015 Share Posted May 31, 2015 Was doing a bit of searching and found this "N408 PTA (police car) Diamond White" listsed as an RS2000 4x4 over at the RSOC http://www.rsownersclub.co.uk/rsocbb/showthread.php?t=115876see post 12. Maybe that's the car you have. I also found this http://www.escortevolution.co.uk/forums/topic/50596-4x4-track-car/No idea if it was N408 PTA or another car since there isn't any details about the car's colour or reg and any other posts he made about it don't seem to be available to view through his profile. So if your car is the one sold here in 2005 then it's not got the original running gear since rs1600i apparantly kept that for another project. I thinks it worth getting in contact with the RSOC to see if they know more about the history of this car. An RS2000 4x4 is always worth restoring if the shell is not to far gone since only about 500 were made and there can't be that many left by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Heaton Posted May 31, 2015 Author Share Posted May 31, 2015 Thanks for that mate mines N409 PTA. I will have to do some digging about it ,, the car was stored in a barn for 10 years then left on a drive for a further 2 years it's got all the original running gear the bloke I got the car off had been buying new parts but never got round to doing it , I've got new doors boot discs pads exhaust sills etc I just need to locate some new inner sills then I can make a start on it thanks for your help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creading Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 Hi Julian, Welcome to the club. My RS2000 4x4 is N478 MCK which I bought Jan 2015 as a track day car. Been used mainly as a rally car so time for Gaz coilovers and some ££££ spending. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2kcharlie Posted January 30, 2016 Share Posted January 30, 2016 I own N408PTA they were both stable mates with the Devon and Cornwall force both non sunroof. Just completed a full nut and bolt rebuild I would hope you will try and restore as they will become rare in time. Ps you will be extremely lucky to find the inner sills ford don't stock, no pattern parts and most of the sections in scrap yards will also be rotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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