£80,000 - £90,000
1979 Ford Escort RS1800 FIA Group 4 Tarmac Rally Car
United Kingdom • 21 Feb 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Escort RS1800 was built to FIA Group 4 'Tarmac' rally spec by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022, featuring a Viking/Hollinger five-speed gearbox and Bilstein/Reiger suspension. It has competed in several high-profile tarmac events, achieving podium finishes and is accompanied by FIA HTP papers valid until 2033.
Condition
8
Very well-maintained, built to high spec.
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Manual
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FNO 33T
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LHD
This, impressive left-hand drive 1979 Escort RS1800 and its power unit were built by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022 to the ultimate FIA Group 4 ‘Tarmac’ rally spec and more recently it has been enhanced further with the addition of a Viking/Hollinger five-speed gearbox that has only done one event.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 31/12/2033, 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, Ral...
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 Mar 06 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
1,166 miles
Registration Date
1979-04-01
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