Highlights

Professionally converted to tarmac rally specification
Vendor states the shell has never been welded
Genuine competition history, having been rallied in Greece, including the Athens Rally Sprint
High-specification roll cage by Herby's Roll Cages of Athens
Registered in Greece on a historic plate

The Appeal

In 1976, when this Mk2 Escort originally rolled off the production line, Ford was at the dawn of the car’s dominance of the RAC Rally, which Clark, Mäkinen, Waldegård, and Mikkola would go on to win every year from ‘75 to ‘80. The Mk2 RS1800 would also nab the ‘79 and ‘81 WRC titles before the Quattro changed the game.

These light, agile, powerful cars are, then, the absolute pinnacle of rallying’s RWD era. This fabulous car has been professionally converted to tarmac rally specification and carries genuine competition provenance. Mr P. Paradisis rallied it in Greece, and it reportedly took part in the 2013 Athens Rally Sprint.

Finished in mid blue with a light smattering of decals, it looks the part both on and off the stage. The vendor states the shell has never been welded — a notable claim for any Mk2 Escort, let alone one that has seen competitive use. For those seeking a ready-to-enjoy historic rally car with real character, this is one to savour.

The vendor says:

“Engine runs well; highly modified Pinto on twin 48-inch Weber carburettors. Love the look of the vehicle; drives like a rally car.”

Key Information

Mileage: N/A (rally car)
Country of registration: Greece (Greek historic plate)
Technical inspection status: Unknown
Technical specs: 2-litre four-cylinder Pinto petrol, twin 48 DCOE Weber carburettors, four-speed manual
Paperwork: Greek documentation as shown

The Detail

Highly modified 2-litre Pinto engine on twin 48 DCOE Weber carburettors
Vendor reports that car runs well
Braided hoses and strut brace fitted under the bonnet
Bodywork presents well with only a few minor imperfections
Exterior condition described by the vendor as very good for a rally car
The vendor states the shell has never been welded
Paintwork in fair order with light, localised marks mainly to the arches and front arch
RS2000 front and rear spoilers fitted
Blacked-out door trims
Compomotive five-spoke alloys showing only light marks
Roll cage built to a high standard by Herby's Roll Cages of Athens
Cloth bucket seats with Sabelt harnesses
Three-spoke Alcantara steering wheel
Lightweight carbon fibre door trims
Modified dashboard with auxiliary dials and aftermarket centre console
Rallied in Greece, including the Athens Rally Sprint circa 2013

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