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1979 Ford Escort Mk2 Rally Car
United Kingdom • 27 Feb 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This is a meticulously built RS2000 rally car based on a genuine RS2000 shell, featuring a 262bhp Cosworth BDG engine built by Mitchell & Gould. With only 50 miles since completion and built to FIA 'Group 4' or Clubman rallying specifications, it boasts high-quality components, Bilstein shocks, a Quaife gearbox, and other top-tier performance parts.
Condition
9
The car is described as being built with a "near no expense-spared approach" and has only covered 50 miles since completion. It uses high-quality components and meticulous attention to detail. The engine was built from scratch at a significant cost, and images of the build are available, indicating a well-documented and cared-for process.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
GCATWL018520
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
BKG 886T
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Background: The history of Ford's most famous moniker, RS (Rallye Sport), originated from Ford’s successes in the mid to late 1960s with cars like the Lotus Cortina, the GT and the Mk1 Escort Twin-Cam models.
Seeking to maintain its performance edge, Ford decided in early 1970 to establish a dedicated team for future performance models, leading to the creation of the Ford AVO (Advanced Vehicle Operations) department.
Vehicles were then distributed through the Rallye Sport RS dealer network.
Success came quickly, with the newly introduced RS1600 winning the 16,000 mile London – Mexico World Cup Rally.
In a short space of time, RS models began to dominate both on and off the track, with the Escort Mk1 RS1600, Capri RS2600 and RS3100 claiming three RAC Rally wins and three European Touring Car Championship titles.
In 1975, with the introduction of the Mk2 Escort, the BDA-engined RS1800 began to truly dominate, winning the RAC Rally in consecutive years from 1975 to 1979, as well as ...
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£10,750
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£25,594
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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