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Ex-Ford Press Car Ford Escort Sells for £274k

Jul 25, 2025

DUNTON, UK – A 1976 Ford Escort Mk II RS 1800, one of five identical cars owned by Ford back in the day, has just sold at auction for a staggering £274k.

The vehicle, which was owned by a family in Buckinghamshire for 50 years, went under the hammer at the weekend and was bought by an online bidder. It has a genuine 24,187 miles on the odometer.

The previous owner purchased the car in 1977 and drove it for about 10 years before it underwent a restoration and was put into storage. After he passed away recently, his widow put the Ford up for sale at auctioneers Historics, of Iver, Buckinghamshire.

A spokesperson 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.

“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. It runs beautifully, although it needs to be treated gently as it has only done less than 50 miles since the rebuild.”