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Ford Escort
Mk2 - Escort RS (1975-1980)
1980 Ford Escort (MK2) RS2000 - Rally Prepared
1980
Manual
Petrol
Thaxted, Essex
£30,000 – £50,000
Estimate range
Listing Source
Buyer notes
- Ex-Dave Mathewson stage rally car featured in the Bangers & Cash TV opening sequence.
- Subject to extensive professional recommissioning and re-engineering in early 2026.
- Fitted with a newly rebuilt 2.0-litre Duratec engine and six-speed manual gearbox.
- The car is understood to have had repaired bodywork damage in the past.
- Total mileage is not warranted and the vehicle spent several years in storage.
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About the Escort RS2000
The Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 (1976-1980) had the distinctive droopsnoot front and 2.0 Pinto with 110hp. Around 5,500 UK cars built. The iconic RS. Values from £40k.
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
Horsepower110 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1980
Body StyleCoupe
Production Info
Production Years1976 - 1980
GenerationMk2
Recently sold at auction: Escort
Price history: Escort at auction
28 sold lots
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Escort prices over time
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Listing Source
Price on request
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