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Est: £18,000 - £19,000

1979 FORD ESCORT RS CUSTOM

United Kingdom • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 268

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1979 Ford Escort RS Custom is a competition-prepared vehicle with a 2.1 Pinto engine and a rebuilt 5-speed gearbox. It features significant upgrades including Willwood brakes, Bilstein suspension, and lightweight fibreglass panels, suggesting a high-performance build.

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Condition 

8

Numerous new/rebuilt parts, competition spec

/ 10

Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

BGM 424T

RHD/LHD:

LHD

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 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 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 spr...

Points of note

£1,110

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£17,000

Median Price (Since 2020)

£63,000

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