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Ford Escort RS2000 (Mk2)

1975–1980

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  • Lowest price

    £20,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £32,277

    Since 2020 · n=10

  • Highest price

    £42,872

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    10

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 10 lots

Ford Escort RS2000

Based on 10 verified auction results

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£38,000

Market value · recent verified sales

+6.9%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Prices have been flat (+6.9%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£44,366

+17%

5-Year Forecast

£46,648

+23%

Market scores

44

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Good

60

Resale Outlook

How many remain

See how many Ford Escort RS2000 remain on UK roads · 2025 Q4.

Licensed

16

Cars

SORN

7

Cars

Sourced from DVLA registration data via howmanyleft.co.uk. SORN = Statutory Off-Road Notification (registered but off-road).

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1979

    +£8,655+27%

    8 with · 3 without · low confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Ford Escort RS2000 Mk2 has settled at a median of £38,000, up 6.9 percent over the past year, with pricing momentum stable but modest. The appreciating classic designation reflects steady long-term demand, though recent transaction volume remains sparse—only three sales tracked in the most recent twelve months against a total sample of ten recorded sales.

Liquidity constraints define this market segment acutely, with zero active listings at present and a thin bid-ask spread typical of low-volume sales. Buyers and sellers should expect extended search periods and limited negotiation leverage; the small sample size also means individual transaction outliers can skew short-term price signals.

The Mk2 RS2000 occupies a collectible tier supported by its rally heritage and period significance within the British enthusiast market, though desirability remains moderate rather than tier-one. Appreciation has been gradual rather than explosive, suggesting the car attracts steady interest from custodian owners rather than speculative trading.

The base projection for the next three years points to £44,366, implying roughly 16.8 percent appreciation from current levels. Five-year forecasting suggests a plateau approach toward £46,648, or 22.8 percent gains, indicating the market has begun pricing in mature demand stabilization.

Current fundamentals support a holding posture for existing owners, while prospective buyers should remain patient for improved stock availability or pricing weakness. The stable classification and medium-confidence signal reflect predictable but unhurried market behavior, unlikely to generate outsized returns but broadly supportive of value retention for committed enthusiasts.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£38,000
  • Annual appr. rate+6.9%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

UK Park (DVLA)

  • Still licensed16
  • SORN'd (off-road)7
  • Total in DVLA records23
  • All Ford Escort RS2000s410
DVLA quarterly data, last updated 2025 Q4. Licensed = currently taxed and on the road. SORN = registered as off-road (storage, restoration).

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked13
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared13 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months3
  • Sell-Through30%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£32,730
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£20,500 – £42,872
  • Total Sales Tracked10

Recent sales

Showing latest 10
  • £38,000

    the-market · 5 Jan 2026

  • £42,250

    Collecting Cars · 10 Oct 2025

  • £29,000

    Collecting Cars · 8 Sept 2025

  • £42,872

    the-market · 10 Jun 2025

  • £27,371

    the-market · 30 Apr 2025

  • £35,553

    Collecting Cars · 9 Oct 2024

  • £20,500

    Collecting Cars · 13 Aug 2024

  • £38,500

    Collecting Cars · 18 Apr 2024

  • £27,250

    Collecting Cars · 11 Dec 2023

  • £26,001

    Collecting Cars · 5 Nov 2023

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.