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The Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Sun
Impeccably restored Ford Escort kept in same family for 50 years finally sells for staggering 6-figure sum
AN impeccably preserved Ford Escort which was in the same family for nearly 50 years has been sold for a staggering sum. The 1976 Ford Escort Mk II RS 1800 was kept off the road in a barn for most of its life. 4 4 4 The amazing vehicle was purchased in 1977 for an unknown amount but the owner only drove it for ten years. The motor then underwent a restoration and was hidden in a barn for over 35 years. After the owner's recent passing, his widowed wife has put the Ford up for sale at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Bucks. The exceptionally rare vehicle sparked a bidding war and went under the hammer for a whopping £276,000. His 'pride and joy' was originally registered to the Ford Motor Company and one of just five cars used by Ford as a Press car. There were only 109 examples manufactured all together of the model which enjoyed huge rallying success in the late 70s and early 80s. Its rallying abilities were enhanced by the 1.8-liter Cosworth BDA (Belt Drive A-Type) engine which generated over 240bhp. The lightweight and nimble chassis and suspension of the Mk. II were carried over from its predecessor. Its responsive handling and balance, especially on loose gravel surfaces, made it a driver favourite thanks to its rear-wheel-drive setup. The white car with the small strip of bright and dark blue paint above the wheels has only travelled a total of 24,186 miles, or 500 miles annually on average. Iconic 1965 Ford Racer that starred in Top Gear is so rare only two in the world exist - but could be yours at auction The sought-after Ford has undergone a second revamp before the auction but has to be treated gently due to its low mileage. A Historics spokesperson said: "Beyond its rallying success, the Escort RS1800 Mk II remains a cherished car among enthusiasts and collectors. "Its combination of performance, history, and timeless design continues to captivate fans. "Restored and modified examples are frequently seen in classic car rallies and events, a testament to its enduring legacy. "The car sat in a barn for 35 years with the rebuilt engine sat on a pallet next to the RS1800. "Time had taken its toll and another restoration project was undertaken, with the plan to present the car in the best possible condition. "The registered keeper sadly passed away and the car is now registered in the name of his widow. "It runs beautifully although needs to be treated gently as it has only done less than 50 miles since the rebuild." 4
The Irish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Impeccably restored Ford Escort kept in same family for 50 years finally sells for staggering 6-figure sum
AN impeccably preserved Ford Escort which was in the same family for nearly 50 years has been sold for a staggering sum. The 1976 Ford Escort Mk II RS 1800 was kept off the road in a barn for most of its life. 4 1976 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 sells for a staggering sum at an auction Credit: Historics Auctioneers 4 The rare car was kept in the same family for 50 years Credit: Historics Auctioneers 4 The vehicle sports a low mileage as it was kept in a barn for most of its life Credit: Historics Auctioneers The amazing vehicle was purchased in 1977 for an unknown amount but the owner only drove it for ten years. The motor then underwent a restoration and was hidden in a barn for over 35 years. After the owner's recent passing, his widowed wife has put the Ford up for sale at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Bucks. The exceptionally rare vehicle sparked a bidding war and went under the hammer for a whopping £276,000. read more on motors His ' pride and joy' was originally registered to the Ford Motor Company and one of just five cars used by Ford as a Press car. There were only 109 examples manufactured all together of the model which enjoyed huge rallying success in the late 70s and early 80s. Its rallying abilities were enhanced by the 1.8-liter Cosworth BDA (Belt Drive A-Type) engine which generated over 240bhp. The lightweight and nimble chassis and suspension of the Mk. II were carried over from its predecessor. Most read in Motors Its responsive handling and balance, especially on loose gravel surfaces, made it a driver favourite thanks to its rear-wheel-drive setup. The white car with the small strip of bright and dark blue paint above the wheels has only travelled a total of 24,186 miles, or 500 miles annually on average. Iconic 1965 Ford Racer that starred in Top Gear is so rare only two in the world exist - but could be yours at auction The sought-after Ford has undergone a second revamp before the auction but has to be treated gently due to its low mileage. A Historics spokesperson said: "Beyond its rallying success, the Escort RS1800 Mk II remains a cherished car among enthusiasts and collectors. "Its combination of performance, history, and timeless design continues to captivate fans. "Restored and modified examples are frequently seen in classic car rallies and events, a testament to its enduring legacy. "The car sat in a barn for 35 years with the rebuilt engine sat on a pallet next to the RS1800. "Time had taken its toll and another restoration project was undertaken, with the plan to present the car in the best possible condition. "The registered keeper sadly passed away and the car is now registered in the name of his widow. "It runs beautifully although needs to be treated gently as it has only done less than 50 miles since the rebuild." 4 The iconic Ford has undergone two revamps to bring it back to its full glory Credit: Historics Auctioneers
Scottish Sun
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Impeccably restored Ford Escort kept in same family for 50 years finally sells for staggering 6-figure sum
TURBO HERO Impeccably restored Ford Escort kept in same family for 50 years finally sells for staggering 6-figure sum Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) AN impeccably preserved Ford Escort which was in the same family for nearly 50 years has been sold for a staggering sum. The 1976 Ford Escort Mk II RS 1800 was kept off the road in a barn for most of its life. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 1976 Ford Escort Mk. II RS1800 sells for a staggering sum at an auction Credit: Historics Auctioneers 4 The rare car was kept in the same family for 50 years Credit: Historics Auctioneers 4 The vehicle sports a low mileage as it was kept in a barn for most of its life Credit: Historics Auctioneers The amazing vehicle was purchased in 1977 for an unknown amount but the owner only drove it for ten years. The motor then underwent a restoration and was hidden in a barn for over 35 years. After the owner's recent passing, his widowed wife has put the Ford up for sale at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Bucks. The exceptionally rare vehicle sparked a bidding war and went under the hammer for a whopping £276,000. His 'pride and joy' was originally registered to the Ford Motor Company and one of just five cars used by Ford as a Press car. There were only 109 examples manufactured all together of the model which enjoyed huge rallying success in the late 70s and early 80s. Its rallying abilities were enhanced by the 1.8-liter Cosworth BDA (Belt Drive A-Type) engine which generated over 240bhp. The lightweight and nimble chassis and suspension of the Mk. II were carried over from its predecessor. Its responsive handling and balance, especially on loose gravel surfaces, made it a driver favourite thanks to its rear-wheel-drive setup. The white car with the small strip of bright and dark blue paint above the wheels has only travelled a total of 24,186 miles, or 500 miles annually on average. Iconic 1965 Ford Racer that starred in Top Gear is so rare only two in the world exist - but could be yours at auction The sought-after Ford has undergone a second revamp before the auction but has to be treated gently due to its low mileage. A Historics spokesperson said: "Beyond its rallying success, the Escort RS1800 Mk II remains a cherished car among enthusiasts and collectors. "Its combination of performance, history, and timeless design continues to captivate fans. "Restored and modified examples are frequently seen in classic car rallies and events, a testament to its enduring legacy. "The car sat in a barn for 35 years with the rebuilt engine sat on a pallet next to the RS1800. "Time had taken its toll and another restoration project was undertaken, with the plan to present the car in the best possible condition. "The registered keeper sadly passed away and the car is now registered in the name of his widow. "It runs beautifully although needs to be treated gently as it has only done less than 50 miles since the rebuild."
Telegraph
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Ford Escort belonging to family for 50 years sells for £276k
A Ford Escort which was in the same family for nearly 50 years has sold for a staggering £276,000. The vendor's late husband bought the 1976 Ford Escort Mk II RS 1800 for an undisclosed sum in 1977. He drove it for about 10 years before it underwent a restoration and was kept off the road in a barn. The owner died recently and his widow put the Ford up for sale at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Buckinghamshire. The car which was his 'pride and joy' was originally registered to the Ford Motor Company and one of just five cars used by Ford as a press car. There were only 109 examples all together manufactured of the model, which enjoyed huge rallying success in the late 70s and early 80s. Enduring legacy The white car with a thin light and dark blue strip on the paintwork above its wheels has done only 24,186 miles – on average, 500 a year. A spokesman for Historics said: 'Beyond its rallying success, the Escort RS1800 Mk II remains a cherished car among enthusiasts and collectors. 'Its combination of performance, history, and timeless design continues to captivate fans. 'Restored and modified examples are frequently seen in classic car rallies and events, a testament to its enduring legacy. 'Out of the 109 cars that were built, there were five Press cars, owned by Ford Motor Company, and this is one of the five Press cars. 'In March 1977, it was purchased by the second owner, who used the car for a number of years and in the late 1980s it was restored. 'The car sat in a barn for 35 years with the rebuilt engine sitting on a pallet next to the RS1800. 'Time had taken its toll, and another restoration project was undertaken, with the plan to present the car in the best possible condition. 'The registered keeper sadly passed away and the car is now registered in the name of his widow. 'It runs beautifully, although it needs to be treated gently as it has only done less than 50 miles since the rebuild.'
Scottish Sun
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Retro 111-year-old Ford which starred in THREE iconic TV series hits the market for surprisingly cheap sum
The classic motor has even starred on the big screen TURBO HERO Retro 111-year-old Ford which starred in THREE iconic TV series hits the market for surprisingly cheap sum Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A RETRO 111-year-old Ford which starred in three iconic TV series has hit the market for a surprisingly cheap sum. The classic motor has featured in both Downton Abbey and Peaky Blinders and has starred on the big screen too. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Model T was Henry Ford's first mass produced motor Credit: Getty The Model T was Henry Ford's first "mass produced" motor with this particular example made in 1914, just months before the start of World War One. And it has emerged for sale for just £20,000. After being shipped to Britain in 1983, it was bought from a Ford dealership showroom 14 years ago. Since then, the classic motor has starred in several period dramas including Downton Abbey, Peaky Blinders and Mr Selfridge. It's also made an appearance on the big screen including the films Lady Chatterley's Lover and 1917. The black vehicle has a 2890cc side-valve four-cylinder engine and it can reach a top speed of 45mph. Between 1908 and 1927, over 15 million Model Ts were built and sold. Over half of the world's registered cars were Fords by the early 1920s. And because of this mass production, they were on the market for as little as $260 by 1925. Henry Ford said of their popularity at the time: "There's no use trying to pass a Ford, because there's always another one just ahead.' Ford is forced to immediately shut down factories and halt car production as CEO admits 'day to day' struggle for brand The car is set to go under the hammer at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Buckinghamshire, for between £15,000 and £20,000. John Tomlin, a specialist at Historics, said: 'The Ford Model T is such an important landmark in the history of personal mobility. "With 15 million produced in 19 years, the figures speak for themselves. "We are delighted to be offering this wonderfully collectable example with its excellent film and TV star credentials, and at a very inviting estimate.' Those looking to get their hands on this motor can do so on July 19 when the sale takes place. But if a £20,000 Model T isn't quite within your budget, The Sun has recently revealed the top 10 classic cars to buy for under £3,000. And classic car fans will be excited to see Top Gear's top picks of bargain motors currently up for grabs. We've also looked at ten family car favourites from the 70s to the 90s that still have value in 2025. This includes a Ford Escort Mk2 that's worth thousands. To this day, there's still a lot to admire about the Escort, particularly with the Fast Ford racing and performance versions.
