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Ford Escort
Mk2 - Escort RS (1975-1980)
1980 FORD ESCORT POPULAR
1980
Manual
Petrol
£5,000 – £6,000
Estimate range
Bidding starts 23 Sept at 11:00
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Starts at 11:00
23 days until auction
Estimate
£5,000 - £6,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- The lot offered is a Ford Escort Popular.
- The year of manufacture is recorded as 1980.
- The mileage of the vehicle is unknown.
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About the Harrier
The Ford Escort Harrier (1979-1980) was a special edition with 1.6 engine and appearance package. Limited production run.
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
Horsepower84 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1980
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationWRN230V
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1978 - 1980
GenerationMk2
Listing Source
Mathewsons
Auction
Auction Date
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Starts at 11:00
23 days until auction
Estimate
£5,000 - £6,000
Location
United Kingdom
