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1980 Ford Escort RS 1800
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 27 Feb 2016
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AI Listing Summary
This is a rally-proven Ford RS Escort 1800 Mk 2, recently driven by Matt Edwards. Prepared by Geoff Jones, it features a BDG engine from Paul Gardner Engines, a close ratio gearbox, and an Atlas axle. The car has a full historic specification and has been recently resprayed.
Condition
7
The car has been recently resprayed and has a rebuilt engine and axle with low competition miles. Seats and belts will need to be replaced for the upcoming season, and a small spares package is included.
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Transmission:
Manual
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Odometer:
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Reg Number:
LAD 677V
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Rally proven Ford RS Escort 1800.
After a successful period competing in rallies in the sixties with the Mk 1 and Mk 2 Cortinas, the Ford Motor Company took a leap forward by building the Escort Twin Cam seeking eligibility for international rallies.
The car was an immediate success with Roger (Albert) Clark at the wheel, winning the 1968 Tulip, Circuit of Ireland and Acropolis Rallies in quick succession.
In 1970, the engine was upgraded to a 16 valve BDA, officially homologated at 1,601 cc to allow eventual enlargement to 2 litres with an alloy block in 1972.
In this specification, the car won three RAC Rallies in succession, one by Clark, and two with the first of the 'Flying Finns', Timo Makinen at the wheel.
A major revamp in 1975 introduced the new shape Mk 2 Escort but the mechanicals remained significantly unchanged.
Nothing could stop the success of the Escort RS in rallying and the next five RAC Rallies, making eight successive wins, were won by Makinen, Clark, Bjorn Wa...
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£43,244
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£81,568
Median Price (Since 2020)
£276,848
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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