Est: £110k - £150k
1976 Ford Escort RS1800 Custom
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Est: £110,000 - £150,000
1976 Ford Escort RS1800 Custom
UK • 28 Nov 2026 • Lot 133r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
A rare, original, unmodified Ford Escort RS1800 Mk. II Custom model, one of only 15 produced and 1 of 6 known in the UK. This legendary rally car has low documented mileage and has been meticulously maintained and recently detailed.
It's a highly collectible vehicle with significant motorsport provenance, retaining original features like Carello headlights and factory stickers.
Condition
8
Restored, original parts retained, low mileage
/ 10
51,020 miles
GCATSA04097
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
PRX 52R
1976
Auction
Est: £110k - £150k
1976 Ford Escort RS1800 Custom
Historics • UK • 28 Nov 2026
Market Position:
Mid-Market
Track live values and receive listing alerts
Description
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 performance, enabling the RS1800 to compete with and often outperform much larger and more powerful cars.
In terms of chassis and suspension, the Mk.
I...
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 2 RS1800s
£51,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£80,936
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,848
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
No digital MOT tests found for this vehicle.
Latest MOT mileage:
Unknown
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Unit D, Lyndhurst Buildings, Lyndhurst Road, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9ED
Operating from Ascot, Berkshire, Historics is a physical auction house handling classic, sports, and collector cars. They conduct live auctions in the UK and offer vehicle consignment and valuation services.
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