1976 Ford Escort RS1800 Custom

The Ford Escort RS1800 (1975-1977) replaced the RS1600 with improved BDA engine producing 115hp. The ultimate rally Escort. Around 100 road cars built for homologation. Extremely rare. Values from £100k.

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.

RS1800 (extremely rare), RS2000 droopsnoot, Mexico Mk2, Good bodywork, Period rally history