£27,000 (Est: £24,000 - £26,000)
1983 FORD ESCORT RS 1600 I
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£27,000 (Est: £24,000 - £26,000)
1983 FORD ESCORT RS 1600 I
UK • 29 Oct 2026 • Lot 344
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1983 Ford Escort RS 1600 I, a matching numbers example, sold for £27,000 after being restored to factory specification. It features new tires and a stainless steel exhaust, highlighting its well-maintained and desirable state.
Condition
9
The car is described as restored to factory specification, with matching numbers, new exhaust, new tires, and has been kept out of the rain for the last 5 years. This indicates near-perfect condition with minimal signs of use.
/ 10
99,498 miles (via 2022 MOT)
A611 BHH
1983
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£27,000 (Est: £24,000 - £26,000)
1983 FORD ESCORT RS 1600 I
Mathewsons • UK • 29 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
Make: FORD Model: ESCORT RS 1600 I Registration: A611 BHH
Engine Size (cc): 1597 Year of Manufacture: 1983 Date First Registered: 07/09/1983 Current V5: YES Location: PICKERING You can view from: Wednesday 21 October 2026 - Tuesday 27 October 2026
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 3 RS1600s
£6,000
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,538
Median Price (Since 2020)
£57,620
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Escort Mark 3 RS1600 Sales
MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 12th Jun 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
99,498 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 13th Jun 2022, 99,498 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))
Passed
On 23rd Dec 2008, 99,460 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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