
£32,500 • £25,000 - £30,000
1980 FORD ESCORT RS CUSTOM Rally / Show Car
United Kingdom • 4 Feb 2026 • Lot 242
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ford Escort RS Custom is a rally/show car with a 1993cc engine and Quaife 4-speed transmission, sold for £32,500. The car has had an engine rebuild and has done less than about 500 miles since but has not been started in a number of years.

Condition
6
Moderate wear on exterior, interior, and/or wheels. May have a few small dents, light paint scratches, or noticeable curb marks. Some reconditioning is required. The car has been sitting for a number of years which will require reconditioning.
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Manual
Transmission:
[Chassis No]
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
LSA 847W
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Make: FORD Model: ESCORT RS CUSTOM Registration: LSA 847W Engine Size (cc): 1993 Transmission: Quaife 4 speed Year of Manufacture: 1980 Date First Registered: 01/08/1980 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 28 January 2026 - Tuesday 3 February 2026
Points of note
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£4,600
Median Price (Since 2020)
£157,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Sales
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jan 05 2021
Latest MOT Mileage
27,995 miles
Registration Date
1980-08-01
MOT History
Passed
On Jul 06 2019 with 27,995 miles
Passed
On Jun 14 2018 with 27,820 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2014 with 27,480 miles
Passed
On Sep 18 2012 with 27,324 miles
Passed
On Sep 10 2011 with 25,983 miles
Passed
On Jul 24 2010 with 24,074 miles
Passed
On Jul 18 2009 with 23,790 miles
Passed
On Jul 26 2008 with 23,631 miles
Failed
On Jul 26 2008 with 23,631 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Passed
On Aug 04 2007 with 44,738 miles

