£261,000 • £260,000 - £300,000
1977 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800
United Kingdom • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1977 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800 is presented as an exceptionally original and genuine example, unrestored and retaining its factory components. It comes from a significant Ford collector and is offered on the market for the first time in over 25 years, with its originality highly prized.
Condition
9
The car is described as unrestored and retaining its original factory-fitted shell and drivetrain, suggesting it's in near-perfect condition. The listing emphasizes its originality and well-preserved state, implying minimal cosmetic imperfections. The mileage is supported by paperwork and commensurate with the level of preservation displayed.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
GCATTB01873
Chassis No:
Odometer:
34,714 miles
SCE 383S
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Regarded as perhaps the ultimate rear-wheel drive Ford Escort, the Mk2-based RS1800 arrived in 1975 and was one of the rarest, most legendary high-performance models developed by Ford Europe.
It remains one of Ford’s most successful motorsport cars and, like any marque’s official race/rally machines, there had to be a road-going version to enable the cars to obtain homologation for competition, so the RS1800 is a true 'homologation special' produced specifically so the Escort Mk2 could enter international motorsport.
Not built for mass appeal, there was always going to be a limited customer base and consequently they are very rare with only 109 finding homes in period.
An evolution of the similarly powered Mk1-based RS1600, motivation was provided by the formidable Cosworth-tuned, naturally-aspirated, 1,835cc four-cylinder 16-valve BDA engine, capable of delivering 115bhp.
In many ways the RS1800 can be considered as a BDA-powered Mk2 Mexico, sharing the same heavy-duty bodyshell,...
Points of note
£43,244
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£82,200
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,848
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 03 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
34,804 miles
Registration Date
1977-10-01
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 04 2025 with 34,804 miles
Passed
On Jul 30 2024 with 34,762 miles
Passed
On Sep 06 2023 with 34,751 miles
Passed
On Aug 03 2022 with 34,740 miles
Passed
On Aug 20 2021 with 34,726 miles
Passed
On Sep 11 2020 with 34,688 miles
Passed
On Sep 16 2019 with 34,673 miles
Passed
On Sep 24 2018 with 34,666 miles
Passed
On Jun 15 2017 with 34,660 miles
Passed
On Jul 21 2016 with 34,620 miles
Passed
On Jul 23 2015 with 34,612 miles
Failed
On Jul 23 2015 with 34,612 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Passed
On May 31 2014 with 34,603 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2013 with 34,579 miles
Passed
On Feb 21 2012 with 34,447 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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