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Not Sold (Est: £78,000 - £88,000)
1975 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 Recently refreshed throughout - Successful competition history
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 259
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AI Listing Summary
This 1975 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 boasts a successful competition history and has been recently and sympathetically refreshed, with focus on maintaining originality and mechanical integrity. It features a 2.0 litre BDX engine, ZF gearbox, and numerous performance upgrades, making it a highly desirable classic rally car for enthusiasts and collectors.
Condition
8
The car is described as recently refreshed throughout, with a comprehensive overhaul of mechanical and ancillary systems, as well as attention to the bodyshell and structure. While it has a successful competition history, indicating some use, the refresh aimed to preserve originality while ensuring mechanical integrity. There are no mentions of significant cosmetic issues, suggesting it's in very well-maintained condition with minimal imperfections.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
BBATRL08643
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
KOL 643P
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1975 Make: Ford Model: Escort Mk.
II RS1800 Registration: KOL 643P Chassis No: BBATRL08643 Odometer: tba The Escort RS1800 Mk.
II is one of the most iconic rally cars of the late 1970s and early 1980s, celebrated for its performance, engineering and outstanding competition record.
Introduced in 1975 as the successor to the Mk.
I, it was powered by the 1.8 litre Cosworth BDA engine, producing over 240bhp in competition trim and enabling it to rival far larger and more powerful cars.
Retaining a lightweight, rear-wheel-drive chassis with finely tuned suspension, the RS1800 was renowned for its balance, durability and effectiveness on loose surfaces.
Its rallying success included multiple WRC victories with drivers such as Björn Waldegård, Hannu Mikkola and Ari Vatanen, who secured the 1981 WRC Drivers’ Championship in an RS1800.
Today, the Mk.
II remains highly prized by enthusiasts and collectors, with its blend of performance, history and timeless design ensuring a lastin...
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£43,244
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£81,568
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,848
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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