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1979 Ford Escort Mark 2 (1974 - 1980) RS1800 Saloon For Sale

  • Left Hand Drive
  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 2000cc
  • 1979
  • White
  • Dealer
  • FI
    Finland

Description

Ford Escort RS Group 4

– Historic Category 3, with new 12/ 2025 FIA HTP

– Ford BDG engine (1990 cm3) with Nicasil block Torque prox. 270 horsepower,

driven 190 SS kms (assembled and serviced by legendary Jukka “seppä” Leinonen)

– ZF S5-18/ 3 gearbox; serviced 3 rallies ago

– New clutch plate and assembly

– Atlas rear axle with 5. 8 CWP + Gripper Atlas LSD (renewed just a 3 rallies ago)

4 links + Panhard rod

– World Cup crossmember + gear rack 2. 5

– heavy duty drive shafts by GRP4 Fabrications (2, 9 kg/ piece)

– BIGEM suspension (front & rear) serviced 3 rallies ago

– AP Racing brake calipers + vented discs; hydraulic handbrake

– Alloy sump guard, new

– Alloy safety tank

Extra:
– All electrical work done professionally

– ATECH racing seats and SCHROTH 6 point safety belts; driven just few rallies

– Sparco fire extinguisher system + 2 x fire extinguishing bottles

– BRANTZ Laser 3 tripmeter

– STILO intercom

– Additional light (historic approved)

– Rims & tires

– VBOX Video HD2 cameras* 2, used 2 rallies

Recently renewed engine, starter, alternator, gearbox, rack, banjo, etc.

The car has been built with the best parts and well maintained with all graded parts.

The car has just been painted from the bottom up, fully serviced and ready to race.

Car is easy to drive and there is certainly enough gunpower!

Vehicle location

49 B Lotilantie, Valkeakoski, Etelä-Pirkanmaa, 37630, Finland
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
FIA Race Cars
Country:
Finland
Reference number:
C1998533
Listed on:
13/01/2026
Make:
Ford
Model:
Escort
Year:
1979
Colour:
White
Seller type:
Dealer

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