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Est: £15,000 - £17,000

1979 FORD ESCORT

Mathewsons • UK • 3 Dec 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Est: £15,000 - £17,000

1979 FORD ESCORT

UK • 3 Dec 2026 • Lot 314

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

A 1979 Ford Escort 1600 Sport in rare Hermitage Red, featuring a recently rebuilt 1600 Xflow engine and upgraded brakes. This South African import boasts a solid body with minimal stone chips and a nicely appointed interior, making it an eye-catching classic ready for its next owner.

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Condition 

8

Fantastic condition, no rust, minor chips

/ 10

59,000 miles

RHD

United Kingdom

KGY 372V

1979

Auction

Est: £15,000 - £17,000

1979 FORD ESCORT

Mathewsons • UK • 3 Dec 2026

Market Position:

Mid-Market

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Description

Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing

Make: FORDModel: ESCORTRegistration: KGY 372VEngine Size (cc): 1600Year of Manufacture: 1979Date First Registered: 01/01/2017Current V5: YESLocation: PICKERINGYou can view from: Wednesday 25 November 2026 - Tuesday 1 December 2026Current V5 present.

Paperwork includes owners handbooks including service book with 2 stamps, MOT certificate, and invoices. The vendor has provided the following:

Ford Escort 2-door 1600 Sport, 1979 In fantastic condition, what appears to be its original paint job & decals It has the very healthy original 1600 Xflow and 2 year old weber carb and rebuilt top end to suit running on unleaded (receipt present for work done) It has zero rust, a few stone chips as to be expected but I think this shows originality Drives very well, has new period RS front brake upgrade with new vented discs & ebc pads, braided lines and overhauled 9inch rear drums so drives & stops very nice & true, have used for several ...

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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Mid-Market

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Previous Escort Mark 2 Sales

MOT Information

Expired

Expired on 15th Jul 2026

Latest MOT mileage:

58,665 miles

MOT History

Passed

On 16th Jul 2025, 58,665 miles


Passed

On 26th May 2023, 56,075 miles

There were 2 defects noted.

Minor:
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Failed

On 17th May 2023, 56,073 kilometers

There were 13 defects noted.

Major:
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))


Minor:
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))


Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Passed

On 9th Dec 2016, 90,989 kilometers

There was 1 defect noted.

Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

MOT Mileage Trend

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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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