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Ford Escort
Mk2 - Escort RS (1975-1980)
1978 Ford Escort Mk2 RS1800
1978
9,819 miles
Manual
Petrol
£150,000 – £180,000
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
£150,000 - £180,000
Location
United Kingdom
Buyer notes
- Indicates 9,819 miles supported by eight period MOT certificates from 1982 to 1990.
- One of only 109 homologation special Mk2 RS1800 examples produced.
- Held in continuous single ownership and garage stored since 1991.
- In long-term garage storage since 1991 without being driven or started.
- Requires recommissioning before road use as no attempt to start has been made.
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About the Escort RS1800
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.
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
Horsepower115 hp
Engine & Drivetrain
Engine0.0L
Fuel TypePetrol
TransmissionManual
Drive TypeRWD
Vehicle Details
Year1978
Mileage9,819 miles
Body StyleCoupe
RegistrationRTD 779S
MOTNo results returned
Production Info
Production Years1975 - 1977
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
Iconic Auctioneers
Auction
Auction Date
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Starts at 11:00
51 days until auction
Estimate
£150,000 - £180,000
Location
United Kingdom
Price on request
19789,819 milesManual