The 1979 Ford Escort is a rear-wheel-drive, petrol-powered with a manual gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 2.0 litres and an output of 198 kW (269 hp).

The asking price is 95,000 €. maksimi.fi has no price estimate for this car, because there are too few comparable cars.Cars of this model typically sell in about 7 days (private seller).

The car was inspected 5/2025, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027.

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 2,260 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Espoo.

Basic information

Registration number
GRP-4
Mileage
0 km
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Engine
2.0 l, Petrol
Model year
1979
Gearbox
Manual
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Other
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
Steering position
Left-hand
maksimi.fi ID
142144
Nettiauto ID
15885950

Technical details

Power
198 kW / 270 hp
Last inspection
5/2025

Gearbox
Manual

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Asking price: 95,000 €

No estimate

No price estimate — too few comparable cars.

Cars of this model typically sell in about 7 days (private seller).

No price changes during the tracked period.

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2025.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Sale periods

Private seller, Espoo, Uusimaa 15 days for sale
28/7/20262/8/20267/8/202612/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Ford Escort RS Group 4 Used only best parts that money can buy.
  • Historic Category 3, with new 12/2025 FIA HTP
  • Ford BDG engine (1990 cm3) with Nicasil block Torque prox. 270 horsepower, driven 190 SS kms (assembled and serviced by legendary Jukka “seppä” Leinonen)
  • ZF S5-18/3 gearbox; serviced 3 rallies ago
  • New clutch plate and assembly
  • Atlas rear axle with 5.8 CWP + Gripper Atlas LSD (renewed just a 3 rallies ago)
4 links + Panhard rod
  • World Cup crossmember + gear rack 2.5
  • heavy duty drive shafts by GRP4 Fabrications (2,9 kg/piece)
  • BIGEM suspension (front & rear) serviced 3 rallies ago
  • AP Racing brake calipers + vented discs; hydraulic handbrake
  • Alloy sump guard, new
  • Alloy safety tank

Extra:

  • All electrical work done professionally
  • ATECH racing seats and SCHROTH 6 point safety belts; driven just few rallies
  • Sparco fire extinguisher system + 2 x fire extinguishing bottles
  • BRANTZ Laser 3 tripmeter
  • STILO intercom
  • Additional light (historic approved)
  • Rims & tires
  • VBOX Video HD2 cameras*2, used 2 rallies
Recently renewed engine, starter, alternator, gearbox, rack, banjo, etc. The car has been built with the best parts and well maintained with all graded parts. The car has just been painted from the bottom up, fully serviced and ready to race. Car is easy to drive and there is certainly enough gunpower! Lot of rims and tyres comes with the car. Detail's by phone +358 400 895 818 / Tommi Ja oleellinen suomeksi, tässä on kaikki mitä tarvitset. Vaihdossa voin ottaa 50-70 luvun harrasteauton.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Ford Escort cost?

Ford Escort is for sale at 95,000 €.

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 15 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 28/07/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 1979.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 0 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A privately used car over 40 years old is inspected every two years. Museum-registered vehicles follow a different interval.

What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?

The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is manual.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 182 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is Ford Escort located?

The car is located in Uusimaa (Espoo, Uusimaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

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