Not Sold | 1979 Ford Escort - builtto FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Spec

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Not Sold (Est: £80,000 - £90,000)

1979 Ford Escort - builtto FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Spec

United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 611

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This is a left-hand drive 1979 Ford Escort built to FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Rally-spec by Kevin Davies Motorsport. It features a 2.0-litre BDG engine, ZF 5-speed gearbox, Bilstein/Reiger suspension and has a successful rally history, making it a competitive historic tarmac event car.

Condition

8

The car is described as being built to a high specification and meticulously maintained by Kevin Davies Motorsport. It has a successful rally history with podium finishes and no accidents, suggesting it's in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

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Reg Number:

FNO 33T

RHD/LHD:

LHD

This impressive left-hand drive 1979 Escort and its power unit were built by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022 to the ultimate FIA Group 4 tarmac rally spec, with a very competitive 2.0-litre BDG engine and a ZF 5 speed gearbox.

It features Bilstein front and Reiger rear suspension, fully developed and sorted, and the whole car was built to replicate a full period Works specification.

The result is a competitive, front running FIA Historic Escort, capable of competing in Europe at the very top level in its class or at any FIA or similar historic tarmac event today.

It’s accompanied by FIA HTP papers valid until 31st December 2033, an International Competition Logbook, its UK V5C and a current MOT.

Its first event was the Manx Rally at the end of 2022 in which it dominated, winning the class outright.

Since then it has been used in a handful of high-profile tarmac events, including Rally Mallorca, Rally Sol de Ponent, Rally Costa Brava and Rally Legends San Marino (twice) where it h...