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Ford Escort RS1600

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FORD ESCORT RS1600

Lowest Price: £43,016 • Median Price: £54,672 • Highest Price: £83,250 • Sell-Through Rate: 61%

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LOWEST PRICE:

£43,016

SINCE 2020

TOTAL SALES VALUE:

£1,679,352

MEDIAN PRICE:

£54,672

SINCE 2020

NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:

31

HIGHEST PRICE:

£83,250

SINCE 2020

SELL THROUGH RATE:

61%

THE PRICE TREND

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ALL TIME AVERAGE:

£32,928

AVERAGE SINCE 2016:

£34,265

AVERAGE SINCE 2020:

£41,470

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58

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HOW MANY REMAIN

See how many Ford Escort RS1600 remain on UK roads

CARS

LICENSED

111

CARS

SORN

492

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THE MODELS

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Ford Escort RS1600

31

£54,672

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THE VEHICLES

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1972 Ford Escort RS1600 MKI

Bonhams Cars Online

1972 Ford Escort RS1600 MKI

£48,780

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1971 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

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1971 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

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11th Nov 2023

1972 FORD Escort RS1600

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1972 FORD Escort RS1600

Not Sold

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1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

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1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

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24th Aug 2024

1972 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 BDA

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1972 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 BDA

£74,250

25th Aug 2023

1972 FORD ESCORT (MK1) RS1600

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1972 FORD ESCORT (MK1) RS1600

£44,519

11th Nov 2022

1973 Ford Escort RS1600 The ultimate no-expense-spared build to histor...

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1973 Ford Escort RS1600 The ultimate no-expense-spared build to histor...

£66,375

12th May 2024

1969 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

Artcurial

1969 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

Not Sold

30th Jun 2023

1970 Ford Escort RS1600 Reputedly one of the Ford press and developmen...

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20th Oct 2022

1971 JRT Ford Escort RS1600 'Group 2' FIA Race Car 'Lairy Canary

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1971 JRT Ford Escort RS1600 'Group 2' FIA Race Car 'Lairy Canary

Not Sold

23rd Feb 2024

1973 FORD ESCORT (MK1) RS1600

Collecting Cars

1973 FORD ESCORT (MK1) RS1600

£52,260

25th May 2023

Ford Escort RS1600 BDA MK1 1972

SWVA

Ford Escort RS1600 BDA MK1 1972

£55,000

29th Apr 2022

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Ford Escort RS1600

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Escort RS1600

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The Ford Escort RS1600, produced from 1970 to 1974, was developed by Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations. It was designed for rallying and racing.

Its engine was a Cosworth BDA, a 16-valve, twin-cam unit.

The RS1600 achieved success in rallying, driven by legends like Roger Clark.

The Ford Escort RS1800 was its successor.

Did you know that Ford initially struggled to convince Cosworth to supply engines for the RS1600? Cosworth was primarily focused on Formula One. Ford had to demonstrate a serious commitment to rallying before Cosworth agreed to provide the BDA engines that made the RS1600 so competitive.

How much is a Ford Escort RS1600 worth?

In average condition, a Ford Escort RS1600 is worth £54,672.

What is the most expensive Ford Escort RS1600 to sell in history publicly?

The most expensive Ford Escort RS1600 to sell in history was sold for £92,000.

What is the cheapest Ford Escort RS1600 to sell in history publicly?

The cheapest Ford Escort RS1600 to sell in history was sold for £14,625.

When was the Ford Escort RS1600 produced?

The Ford Escort RS1600 was produced between 1969 and 1975.

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