Not Sold • £35,000 - £40,000
1980 Ford Escort Cosworth YB engined, track-styled, road legal ‘show car
United Kingdom • 6 Dec 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ford Escort is a track-styled, road-legal show car with a Cosworth YB engine and numerous performance upgrades. It has been owned and maintained by the vendor since 2013 and is offered with an MOT until November 2026.
Condition
7
The car is described as a track-styled, road-legal 'show car' built from an Escort GL 2-door saloon. It has been upgraded with parts from specialist manufacturers. There is slight wear visible in paint, interior or wheels, one or two small dents or curb marks MAY be present but not prominent and requires minor reconditioning. Overall solid condition.
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Manual
Transmission:
GCATAC038170
Chassis No:
Odometer:
62,509 miles
OBY 48W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
First registered on 12th August 1980, this Mk2 Escort has been built-up from an Escort GL 2-door saloon into a track-style road-legal specification ‘show car’.
The current engine is described as being a 1993cc Cosworth YB engine.
Presenting in Ford Signal Green, the Escort has been owned and maintained by the vendor since 25th September 2013 and is offered with an MOT which runs until 2nd November 2026.
Within the specification the Escort’s build has benefitted from parts and upgrades from the likes of industry specialists such as GRP4 Fabrications, Rix Engineering and Willwood.
The vendor advises that the exciting track-styled specification of this road-legal, motorsport inspired Mk2, includes the following: “ Engine 1,000 miles since rebuild Ford Escort Cosworth big-turbo 200 block T34 turbo P8 ECU running greys set-up to 380bhp Big alloy intercooler radiator combo AP Racing clutch TS Cosworth quick-shift gearbox Full stainless exhaust Mechanicals Rear 48" Atlas Axle ZF LSD Watts...
Points of note
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Nov 02 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
62,509 miles
Registration Date
1980-08-12
MOT History
Passed
On Nov 03 2025 with 62,509 miles
Passed
On Mar 27 2017 with 62,509 miles
Passed
On Jun 18 2014 with 692,809 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
User Entered:
- hydrauilic handbrake fitted
Passed
On Jun 18 2013 with 62,293 miles
Passed
On May 27 2011 with 61,522 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Failed
On May 24 2011 with 61,522 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Entered:
- fuel pipe insecurely fitted
Passed
On May 05 2010 with 61,141 miles
Passed
On Feb 20 2009 with 60,427 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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