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Est: £19,000 - £21,000

1979 FORD ESCORT RS CUSTOM

United Kingdom • 25 Sept 2026 • Lot 658

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A well-prepared 1979 Ford Escort RS Custom with a 1993cc competition-spec engine and a rebuilt 5-speed gearbox. This vehicle has undergone significant upgrades and replacement of key components, suggesting excellent condition for its age.

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Condition 

8

Excellent overall condition, some new parts

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BGM 424T

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showingMake: FORD Model: ESCORT RS CUSTOMRegistration: BGM 424TEngine Size (cc): 1993Year of Manufacture: 1979Date First Registered: 07/06/1979MOT Expiry Date: 10/07/2026Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 16 September 2026 - Tuesday 22 September 2026Current V5 present.

Paperwork includes previous V5, MOT certificates, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:

RS 2000 Custom
Genuine solid competition car
2.1 pinto lightened & balanced
Steel rods
Wossner pistons
grp 1 camshaft
Big valve head
Twin 48 DCOE Webers
Large bore manifold & exhaust
Fully rebuilt type 9 -5 spd gearbox
Light flywheel
Competition clutch
Single propshaft
New 3.9 CWP & bearings
Plated LSD
Turreted
Panhard rod
Brakes-Adj.

pedal box
Willwood 4 pots & Vented discs
Capri injection drums competition linings
Adjustable TC arms
Bilstein front struts, tarmac springs
New roller/rose top mounts
Bilstein rear shock absorbers-single leaf...

Points of note

£86

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£4,409

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£157,500

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