Lot details

Year: 1980
Make: Ford
Model: 1600 Sport 'Fast Road Specification'
Registration: XMP 355W
Chassis No: BBATAC838850
Odometer: tba

• Highly modified to fast road specification
• Fully rebuilt 2.0 litre Vauxhall XE engine

Presented in striking Signal Green, this 1980 Ford Escort 1600 Sport has been highly modified and meticulously upgraded to a formidable fast road specification. Evoking a classic touring car stance, the exterior features a genuine wide-body X-Pack kit, perfectly complemented by period-style Gold Minilite alloy wheels and front driving lamps. Beneath the skin, the original powertrain has been replaced by a stripped and fully rebuilt Vauxhall C20XE big-valve engine mated to a five-speed gearbox, breathing through twin Weber 45 DCOE carburettors and exhaling through a premium Simpsons race manifold. Power is delivered via a five-speed manual gearbox paired with a competition-spec clutch, while a heavy-duty Baby Atlas rear axle with a four-link kit ensures the power meets the tarmac.

The mechanical package is further enhanced by a fully adjustable coilover suspension system with upgraded rear shocks, while immense stopping power is provided by an AP Racing front brake setup alongside a hydraulic handbrake system. Inside, the cabin is strictly business, boasting an integrated full roll cage for maximum chassis rigidity and safety, foam headlining, alongside a pair of Sparco Grid Q bucket seats (in-date to 2026) and is also fitted with a fire extinguisher. This exceptional build has just received its initial setup on the dyno and will require proper running-in before unleashing its full performance potential. Accompanying the vehicle is a history file with receipts documenting the extensive work carried out and performance parts purchased, making this turnkey fast road legend an unmissable opportunity for any Ford enthusiast or collector. Consigned by James Good