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Lemon Lime. The UK built Mk II Escort was built from 1974-1980, it was similar mechanically to the Mk I but got a squarer body and new dash. Available in 2 or 4 door saloon, estate and van Mainstream models were the L, GL or luxury Ghia. (L got round headlights, GL and Ghia got square, but from 1978, all square) Engines; 1100, 1300 and 1600 Kent 4 cyl The performance models were the Sport, RS Mexico, RS1800 and the RS2000 (polyurethane slant nose) Like the Mk I, the Mk II Escort was also built in Australia. Available there in 2 and 4 door sedan and van. Models were; L, XL (later GL) both with round headlights, upmarket Ghia with square lights (from 1979 update all had square) A dressed up van was available from 1978, the Sundowner with dome side windows and stripes. In the UK the Mk II RS2000 was only available as a 2 door, in Australia the 4 door version was available as well.

The RS2000 featured a polyurethane slant nose with quad headlights, rear spoiler, sports suspension, scheel seats, RS sports dash and steering wheel and the 2.0 Pinto 4 cyl engine with 4 speed (auto was an option). In Australia they were available in 5 main colours; Snow White, Lemon Lime, Monza red, Burnt Orange and Midnight Blue.
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Author Sicnag
Camera location38° 08′ 43.77″ S, 144° 21′ 58.89″ E Kartographer map based on OpenStreetMap.View this and other nearby images on: OpenStreetMapinfo

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