£33,750 • £35,000 - £40,000
1970 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1970 Ford Escort Mk1 RS1600 is a rally-prepared classic, boasting a Cosworth BDA engine and a comprehensive 2016 rebuild. With its competition focus and recent service, it balances rarity and performance, making it ideal for collectors or thrilling road use.
Condition
7
The car has been restored and rally-prepared, suggesting a solid condition. The description mentions slight wear in paint, interior, or wheels. It may require minor reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
BB349KS20013
Chassis No:
Odometer:
45,800 miles
TPP 341J
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The RS1600 was the flagship of the Escort Mk1 range and the model that launched Ford’s domination of world rallying during the 1970s.
Developed at Ford’s Advanced Vehicle Operations plant, it combined the Escort’s light and agile chassis with Cosworth’s potent belt-driven BDA engine, setting a new standard for performance and success on both gravel and tarmac.
The example offered here was first registered in 1970 and underwent a comprehensive rebuild in 2016, including a bare-shell restoration, repaint and a full rally conversion to MSUK specification.
At its heart is a 1.7-litre Cosworth BDA unit prepared by AGRA Precision Engineering, featuring a dry-sump system, Kent BD3 camshaft, Lumenition ignition and twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors.
Power is delivered through a 4-speed manual gearbox with helical-cut gears and a needle-roller layshaft thrust bearing, coupled to a Quaife ATB limited-slip differential.
Braking is provided by Wilwood front callipers with rear drums, while Bil...
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£6,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,538
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,620
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 08 2019
Latest MOT Mileage
45,368 miles
Registration Date
1970-10-09
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 09 2018 with 45,368 miles
Passed
On Feb 23 2016 with 45,285 miles
Failed
On Dec 08 2015 with 45,265 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Passed
On Jul 20 2013 with 45,226 miles
Passed
On Jun 25 2012 with 44,406 miles
Passed
On Jun 16 2011 with 43,812 miles
Passed
On Jun 30 2010 with 42,557 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2009 with 42,209 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Apr 24 2008 with 41,259 miles
Passed
On Jun 23 2006 with 39,841 miles
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