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£29,744 (Est: £22,000 - £27,000)

1974 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk. I

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 145

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AI Listing Summary

This 1974 Ford Escort RS2000 Mk. I has undergone a bare metal restoration between 2018-2024 and is resplendent in white with blue decals. Although the engine isn't original, it is the correct engine for this model, and the gearbox has been rebuilt with original parts.

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Condition 

8

The car has had a bare metal restoration between 2018 and 2024. The listing states it is in superb overall condition. It appears to be very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

BFATPT00351

Odometer:

50,280 miles

Reg Number:

PTO 888M

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Year: 1974 Make: Ford Escort Model: RS2000 Mk.

I Registration: PTO 888M Chassis No: BFATPT00351 Engine No: PT00351 Odometer: 50,280 The Mk.

I Ford Escort was introduced in the UK at the end of 1967, making its show debut at Brussels Motor Show in January 1968 and replacing the successful long running Anglia.

Escorts became successful as a rally car and eventually went on to become one of the most successful rally cars of all time.

The Ford works team was practically unbeatable in the late 1960's and early 1970's; arguably the Escort's greatest victory was in the 1970 London to Mexico World Cup Rally being driven by Finnish legend, Hannu Mikkola.

This gave rise to the Escort Mexico special edition road versions in honour of the rally car.

In addition to the Mexico, the RS1600 was developed which used a Kent engine block with a 16-valve Cosworth cylinder head.

As well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened bodyshells, making them id...

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£11,250

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£38,200

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£108,000

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