£25,250 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 FORD ESCORT
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£25,250 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 FORD ESCORT
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 376
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Ford Escort 1.6 Sport, sold for £25,250, has been treated to a no-expense-spared full body refurbishment and features performance upgrades like twin Weber carburettors and a 5-speed gearbox.
It is MOT and tax exempt, making it an attractive proposition for classic car enthusiasts seeking a well-maintained and enhanced example of the model.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a full body refurbishment, including the underside, suggesting excellent condition. However, the description focuses on mechanical and body upgrades rather than current cosmetic perfection, implying minor imperfections might exist that are typical for a car of this age, even after refurbishment.
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73,844 miles (via 2020 MOT)
ONM 388V
1979
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£25,250 (Est: £14,000 - £16,000)
1979 FORD ESCORT
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: FORD Model: ESCORT Registration: ONM 388V
Engine Size (cc): 1600 Year of Manufacture: 1979 Date First Registered: 01/12/1985 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026.
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 2s
£1,110
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Escort Mark 2 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Aug 2021
Latest MOT mileage:
73,844 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Aug 2020, 73,844 miles
Passed
On 16th May 2018, 73,807 miles
Passed
On 13th Jul 2016, 73,716 miles
Passed
On 30th May 2015, 73,555 miles
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Auction House Headquarters
Mathewsons
Pickering Road, Thornton-le-Dale, Pickering, Yorkshire, YO18 7LH
Operating from Pickering, North Yorkshire, Mathewsons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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