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Ford Escort
Mk1 - Escort Mk1 (1968-1975)
1974 Ford Escort MK1 RS1600 - Custom Pack
1974
82,334 miles
Manual
Petrol
£70,000 – £90,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 14 Nov at 11:00
Listing Source
Iconic Auctioneers
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Starts at 11:00
51 days until auction
Estimate
£70,000 - £90,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- Matching-numbers 1974 RS1600 with rare factory alloy-block BDA engine.
- Factory Custom Pack specification with period Minilite alloy wheels.
- Provenance includes ownership by Ford dealer and collector Michael Cass.
- Accompanied by a history file including an original workshop manual.
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About the RS1600
The Ford Escort RS1600 (1970-1974) was the homologation special with Cosworth BDA twin-cam 1.6 producing 120hp. Purpose-built rally weapon with lightweight panels, strengthened shell. Around 1,100 built. Rally legend. Values from £80k.
Known Issues to Watch For
Escort Mk1: Engine - Kent crossflow robust with excellent parts. BDA twin-cam (RS1600/Twin Cam) needs specialist care, expensive to rebuild. Pinto (RS2000) - timing belt. Gearbox - 4-speed, ok. Body - RUST is critical. Sills are structural, floors, inner wings, front crossmember, rear arches, boot floor. Restoration panels available. Suspension - leaf spring rear. Values rising steadily, especially RS models. Budget £1-4k annually.
Desirable Options
RS1600 (holy grail), Twin Cam (rare), RS2000, Mexico, Good bodywork critical, Matching numbers
Specifications
Performance
Horsepower120 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1974
Mileage82,334 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationSJU 588N
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1970 - 1974
GenerationMk1
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Listing Source
Iconic Auctioneers
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Starts at 11:00
51 days until auction
Estimate
£70,000 - £90,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
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