1979 Ford Escort - builtto FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Spec *

This impressive, left-hand drive 1979 Ford Escort and its power unit were built by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022 to the ultimate RS1800 FIA Group 4 Tarmac Rally-spec.

Buy it now for £86,250 - contact enquiries@iconicauctioneers.com

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 21st February, 2026 at 10.30am local time at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

DRIVE
LHD
REG NUMBER
FNO 33T

SUMMARY

This impressive, left-hand drive 1979 Ford Escort and its power unit were built by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022 to the ultimate RS1800 FIA Group 4 Tarmac Rally-spec.

DESCRIPTION

This impressive left-hand drive 1979 Escort and its power unit were built by Kevin Davies Motorsport in 2022 to the ultimate FIA Group 4 tarmac rally spec, with a very competitive 2.0-litre BDG engine and a ZF 5 speed gearbox.

It features Bilstein front and Reiger rear suspension, fully developed and sorted, and the whole car was built to replicate a full period Works specification. The result is a competitive, front running FIA Historic Escort, capable of competing in Europe at the very top level in its class or at any FIA or similar historic tarmac event today. It’s accompanied by FIA HTP papers valid until 31st December 2033, an International Competition Logbook, its UK V5C and a current MOT.

Its first event was the Manx Rally at the end of 2022 in which it dominated, winning the class outright. Since then it has been used in a handful of high-profile tarmac events, including Rally Mallorca, Rally Sol de Ponent, Rally Costa Brava and Rally Legends San Marino (twice) where it has placed on the podium on several occasions and finished in every event it started. Being left-hand drive, it is particularly suitable for European events.

Kevin Davies has personally looked after, maintained and run the car from new and is available to chat to any prospective buyer to confirm its history, condition and results. It has never had an accident and is always admired wherever it goes as one of the very best Historic Tarmac Escorts out there. A spares package is available by separate negotiation.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 611
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT MK2
Variant: Group 4 Rally Car
Registration Number: FNO 33T
MOT Expiry: 06/03/2026
Chassis Number: TBC
Transmission: Manual

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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 23rd February. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT for a standard sized vehicle and prices start from £275 plus VAT for larger vehicles. Storage will be charged at £12 plus VAT per day from the Monday for the first 14 days then £40 + vat per week from there on.

For oversized vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.

If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on Monday 23rd February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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1979 Ford Escort - builtto FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Spec *

1979 Ford Escort - builtto FIA RS1800 Group 4 Tarmac Spec *