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Ford Escort
Mk2 - Escort RS (1975-1980)
1980 FORD ESCORT RS CUSTOM
1980
Manual
Petrol
£24,000 – £25,000
Estimate range
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Estimate
£24,000 - £25,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- The lot is a 1980 Ford Escort RS Custom.
- Pre-auction viewing is available from 16 September to 22 September 2026.
- Mileage for this lot is recorded as unknown.
- The lot is sold as seen without any warranty implied or given.
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About the RS Mexico
The Ford Escort RS Mexico Mk2 (1976-1978) continued the Mexico name with 1.6 engine and 95hp. Around 2,500 built. Values from £20k.
Known Issues to Watch For
Escort Mk2 RS: Engine - BDA (RS1800) needs specialist care, expensive. Pinto (RS2000) - timing belt, generally reliable. Gearbox - 4-speed. Body - RUST critical. Same areas as Mk1. Droopsnoot (RS2000) - check for damage/poor repairs. Values rising rapidly. RS1800 extremely rare. Budget £2-5k annually.
Desirable Options
RS1800 (extremely rare), RS2000 droopsnoot, Mexico Mk2, Good bodywork, Period rally history
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower95 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1980
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationGSD264V
MOTValid
Production Info
Production Years1976 - 1978
GenerationMk2
Recently sold at auction: Escort
Price history: Escort at auction
28 sold lots
Hammer prices from UK auctions, most recent 300 sales.
Escort prices over time
Lines connect dots of the same generation.
28 of 28 lots
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Ended
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Estimate
£24,000 - £25,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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