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£14,000
1979 Ford Escort MK2 1600 Sport Homage
United Kingdom • 16 Sept 2026 • Lot 5230
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AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Ford Escort MK2 has been restored and modified into a "1600 Sport Homage" with a two-litre Pinto engine and five-speed gearbox. Despite numerous cosmetic flaws on the exterior and some interior wear, the car has had significant mechanical refreshment and is described as driving great.
It is presented as a strong value "restomod" option, estimated to sell between £15,000 and £20,000, offering a fraction of the cost of a self-built equivalent and potentially suitable for daily use.
Condition
6
The car has undergone a restoration and mechanical refresh, with many new reproduction and upgraded parts. However, there are notable cosmetic issues including heavy polishing marks, paint contamination, a dent on the front wing, an imperfection on the rear door, bubbling paint on the roof, heavily scratched glazing, delaminating rear window, a slightly damaged rear light unit, filler visible in several areas, and sun damage on door frames. The interior shows some wear on the front seats and minor trim damage. While mechanically sound with recent work on brakes and suspension, the engine sump has sealant repair and a minor oil leak.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
GCAFWK50483
Odometer:
22,157 miles
Reg Number:
EEL763T
RHD/LHD:
RHD
With just one former UK keeper on the logbook and paperwork going back to when it lived outside Paris in the early eighties, this Ford Escort MKII would be something special even without the restomod.
Because ‘EEL 763T’ has been restored in Signal Green as a homage to the 1600 Sport – but with a twist, because it is powered by a two-litre Pinto engine that drives the rear wheels via a five-speed Type 9 gearbox.
It also features a twin-choke Weber carburettor along with alloy components that include the radiator, bellhousing, and sump.
Restored in the UK on a rotisserie for full access and mechanically refreshed into the bargain, the seller took the Escort in part-exchange against an American classic car, which is what he specialises in.
Nevertheless, the quality of the workmanship impressed him: “It’s a well-put-together MkII Escort with a straightforward specification that adds a few sensible upgrades to the original look that make it easier to use.” The combination of Signal Gree...
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£1,110
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£17,000
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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