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Not Sold (Est: £40,000 - £50,000)

1972 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600

United Kingdom • 24 Aug 2024

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1972 Ford Escort RS1600 is finished in Bahama Yellow and features a strong John Wilcox BDA engine. It has been re-shelled with a new/old stock original Ford AVO shell, accounting for its pin-sharp bodywork and pleasing original interior.

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Condition 

8

The car is described as exceptionally well presented with pin sharp bodywork, a pleasing original interior, and a seriously well-prepared engine bay. The seller doubts there is a quicker and more enjoyable RS1600 Escort Mk1 on the market currently and certainly not in such beautiful condition.

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Manual

Transmission:

BFATLP10553

Chassis No:

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

MDJ 886K

Reg Number:

RHD/LHD:

RHD

One step up from the Mexico, the Escort RS1600 was developed using an engine that was essentially a detuned Formula 3 unit designated BDA (Belt Drive A Series).

Both the Mexico and RS1600 were built simultaneously at the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) facility located at the Aveley Plant in South Essex and as well as higher performance engines and sports suspension, these models featured strengthened bodyshells, making them ideal for rallying.

Even today, Mk1 Escorts are still very popular in the historic rallying scene with their reputation for a great balance of power and handling, making them true drivers' cars.

The BDA engine emits a distinctive and appealing growl, which can be heard for quite a distance when the vehicle is being driven hard.

This exceptionally well presented 1972 Ford Escort RS1600, finished in Bahama Yellow, offers a multitude of opportunities for its next owner.

With a very strong John Wilcox BDA engine, it can either be enjoyed as a very fast roa...

Points of note

£20,100

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£54,836

Median Price (Since 2020)

£106,875

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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