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Could this Mk1 Escort RS1600 set a new auction record? Car used by Ford as a show model in 1971 to go under the hammer with a guide price of £65,000

This 1971 Ford Escort could set a new auction record when it goes under the virtual hammer over the the next week with experts predicting it will fetch around £65,000. Not only is it a stunning and original example of the fabled RS1600 Mk1 Escort from but was also first registered to Ford for...

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[Gareth350]

It didn't sell when it was on ebay a few months ago, got to £57.5k.

Also not as original as it makes out.

 

[graeme]

It didn't sell when it was on ebay a few months ago, got to £57.5k.

Been up for quite a while

 

[Gareth350]

Been up for quite a while

Lots of things wrong with it according to when it was discussed by the AVO owners club. Even to whether it is even the original shell & engine!!

So, just because a rare car has only had 2 owners in 50 years, doesn't mean its the best out there!