Ending 9th Sep, 2025 20:00
September Timed Auction
76
1980 FORD ESCORT COMPETITION / SHOW CAR *PLUS TRAILER*
Sold for £50,000
Estimated at £50,000 - £55,000
Note that some lots may be sold provisionally
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT COMPETITION / SHOW CAR
Registration: JNN 883V
Engine Size (cc): 1998
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Date First Registered: 24/04/1980
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes previous V5s, competition logbook, MOT certificates, Classic Ford magazine, DVLA correspondence, vinyl decals, numerous photos, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
- Built in mid 90's for group 4 rallying
- Competed for 13 years in Scotland
- Retired in 2010
- Since then the car has been used primarily for car shows and display purposes
- 2020-2021 car went through major restoration including re spray, livery and a complete mechanical overhaul by Wayne Mitcham
- The car has been signed by Ari Vatanen 1980 World Rally Champion, along with local Yorkshire rally drivers and the Mathewsons family
- The car comes with a fully purpose built trailer for the car with an electric winch
- The car has also appeared recently in Classic Ford magazine.
Tech Spec:
- Cosworth YB Engine on 48 Weber carbs and dry sump.
- Simpson race exhaust.
- Transmission 6 speed Quaife sequential gearbox.
- Suspension Bilstein coil-overs. AP Brakes.
- WRC style pedal box with brake bias.
- New 8x13" revolution rally 8 spoke alloy wheel with Kumo tyres.
NOTE - Vehicle is exempt from TAX & MOT
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT COMPETITION / SHOW CAR
Registration: JNN 883V
Engine Size (cc): 1998
Year of Manufacture: 1980
Date First Registered: 24/04/1980
Current V5: YES
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 27 August 2025 - Tuesday 2 September 2025
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes previous V5s, competition logbook, MOT certificates, Classic Ford magazine, DVLA correspondence, vinyl decals, numerous photos, and invoices.
The vendor has provided the following:
- Built in mid 90's for group 4 rallying
- Competed for 13 years in Scotland
- Retired in 2010
- Since then the car has been used primarily for car shows and display purposes
- 2020-2021 car went through major restoration including re spray, livery and a complete mechanical overhaul by Wayne Mitcham
- The car has been signed by Ari Vatanen 1980 World Rally Champion, along with local Yorkshire rally drivers and the Mathewsons family
- The car comes with a fully purpose built trailer for the car with an electric winch
- The car has also appeared recently in Classic Ford magazine.
Tech Spec:
- Cosworth YB Engine on 48 Weber carbs and dry sump.
- Simpson race exhaust.
- Transmission 6 speed Quaife sequential gearbox.
- Suspension Bilstein coil-overs. AP Brakes.
- WRC style pedal box with brake bias.
- New 8x13" revolution rally 8 spoke alloy wheel with Kumo tyres.
NOTE - Vehicle is exempt from TAX & MOT
Auction: September Timed Auction, ending 9th Sep, 2025
A selection of lots that didn't sell in the September 2025 Auction are available to bid on now!
The catalogue will go live and bidding will start on Saturday 6 September 2025.
Bidding ends at 8pm on Tuesday 9 September 2025.
All lots are available for pre-bid viewing on-site at Pickering by appointment only.
Standard auction fees apply.
