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£11,718 (Est: £8,000 - £12,000)

1981 Ford Escort "Shell

WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026

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Highest 10% of Past Sales

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£11,718 (Est: £8,000 - £12,000)

1981 Ford Escort "Shell

UK • 24 Oct 2026 • Lot 30

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Ford Escort 'shell', built to Group 4 rally specifications, sold for £11,718, exceeding its high estimate. The car features extensive bodywork upgrades and chassis modifications, though it remains unfinished due to other projects.

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Condition 

6

The car is a project 'shell' built to a high standard with many new panels and significant structural upgrades for rally use. However, it was never finished due to other projects and requires completion, indicating it needs reconditioning and is not in a ready-to-drive state. The description highlights the quality of the build but also the unfinished nature.

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SNW813W

United Kingdom

BBATAC885070

1981

Auction

£11,718 (Est: £8,000 - £12,000)

1981 Ford Escort "Shell

WB & Sons • UK • 24 Oct 2026

Market Position:

Highest 10% of Past Sales

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Description

Registration: SNW813W VIN: BBATAC885070 V5 on Site: Yes HPI Check: Clear

Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 3s

£1,320

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£4,180

Median Price (Since 2020)

£28,876

Highest Price (Since 2020)

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Previous Escort Mark 3 Sales

MOT Information

Exempt / No Records

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Latest MOT mileage:

Unknown

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Auction House Headquarters

WB & Sons

Samson Close, Killingworth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 6DX

Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, WB & Sons is a physical auction house dealing in classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They hold regular live auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.

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