1981 Ford Escort 1.6 RS

Price: £17,995.

AskCar lists 78 used Ford Escort from 58 UK dealerships, as of 6 November 2026.

Overview

  • Make: Ford
  • Model: Escort
  • Trim: RS
  • Version: 1.6 RS Manual FWD Euro 2
  • Year: 1981
  • Mileage: 2,450 miles
  • Fuel: Petrol
  • Body: Hatchback, 1 seats
  • Engine: 1.6 litres
  • Gearbox: Manual
  • Drive: Front-wheel drive
  • Colour: Black
  • CO2: 188 g/km
  • Emissions standard: Euro 2

About this car

This 1981 Ford Escort RS has covered 2,450 miles. We first recorded this car for sale 42 days ago. Its advertised mileage matches the government's MOT record. It is advertised by Baytree Car Sales in Spalding. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 6 November 2026.

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Time on sale

This 1981 Ford Escort has been on sale for at least 42 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 25 September 2026 at £17,995. Its asking price has not changed.

Mileage and MOT

It has had 16 MOTs. The latest, on 15 April 2025, passed.

Advisories at the latest test: vehicle in nice condition.

Mileage at that test: 2,598 miles, which matches the advertised 2,450 miles.

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