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Not Sold (Est: £195,000 - £235,000)
1976 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 Custom 1 of 15 Custom RS1800'S produced, Original & unmodified
United Kingdom • 16 May 2026 • Lot 258
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AI Listing Summary
This 1976 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 Custom is a rare, one of 15 custom examples produced. It has had 5 owners. It retains many original features and documentation, though the engine has been rebuilt and some modifications have been made.
Condition
7
The car is described as an original unmodified example, but it also mentions that the engine bay was stripped, tidied up, painted, and reassembled. Also the engine was rebuilt. A Janspeed exhaust system was fitted. These factors suggest that while the car is well-maintained, it's not in pristine condition and requires minor reconditioning. The mileage is relatively low, but the modifications and the engine rebuild indicate some wear and tear.
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Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
GCATSA04097
Odometer:
50,900 miles
Reg Number:
PRX 52R
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Year: 1976 Make: Ford Model: Escort Mk.
II RS1800 Custom Registration: PRX 52R Chassis No: GCATSA04097 Engine No: SA04097 Odometer: 50,900 • Original unmodified example • One of 15 Custom examples produced • Privately owned for 30 years The Escort RS1800 Mk.
II is a legend in motorsport history, revered for its remarkable performance, innovative engineering, and its unparalleled success in rallying during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Built by Ford, this car was designed to dominate the rallying scene, and it achieved just that, securing its place as one of the most iconic rally cars of all time.
The RS1800 Mk.
II was introduced in 1975 as a successor to the already successful Escort Mk.
I.
Its rallying credentials were enhanced by the adoption of the 1.8 litre Cosworth BDA (Belt Drive A-Type) engine, which was capable of producing over 240bhp in competition trim.
The BDA engine's twin overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder configuration gave it outstanding performan...
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£43,244
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£81,568
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,848
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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