Ford Escort RS2000 (Mk2)
1975–1980
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

Based on 10 verified auction results
£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
UK Park (DVLA)
- Still licensed16
- SORN'd (off-road)7
- Total in DVLA records23
- All Ford Escort RS2000s410
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked13
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared13 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£1,500
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£4,350
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
Signal Yellow
£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
manual
£26,001
Collecting Cars · 5 Nov 2023
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.