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
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.
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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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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