1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA for sale

Name: 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA
Brand: Ford
SKU: ti0058
Price: 98500 EUR
Availability: InStock

€98,500

VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Hamburg, Germany

Mileage: 52,178 km
Gearbox: Manual
Model year: 1971
Power: 240 PS (177 kW)

1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA for Sale in Germany

This 1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA is a used car showing 52,178 km. It is powered by a petrol engine rated at 240 PS (177 kW). It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Red and gold with a Black interior.

The first-generation Escort became a pillar of historic touring car racing and rallying, small, light and agile. This 1971 car was built up new for both disciplines: Britec-Motorsport restored it, and Rüddel-Motorsport prepared it and its engine to FIA Appendix K, period G.

Its freshly rebuilt 1.8-litre competition engine, built to FIA rules, gives about 240 PS. Painted in the manner of the Alan Mann Racing cars, it is ready to race, with a German road registration and an FIA historic passport valid until December 2032.

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany.

The Ford Escort RS1600 uses the 1,601 cc Cosworth BDA straight-four with twin overhead camshafts and sixteen valves, fed by Weber carburettors, with a four-speed manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. Introduced in 1970, it was built by Ford's Advanced Vehicle Operations at Aveley, Essex. Its sixteen-valve head made it the basis of Ford's works rally Escorts of the early 1970s.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior: Red and gold
Interior: Black
Mileage: 52,178 km
Condition: Used
Location: Hamburg, Germany

Powertrain

Cylinders: 4
Power quoted by the dealer: 240 PS (177 kW)
Fuel type: Petrol
Transmission: Manual

Body & equipment

Body style: Saloon
Doors: 2
VAT: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme.

Manufacturer figures

Engine capacity: 1,601 cm3

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 15

Roll cage
Fire extinguishing system
Recaro bucket seats
Original rally fuel tank system
Sports steering wheel
Weber carburettors
Dual-purpose sports suspension for circuit and rally
Oil cooling
Dry-sump lubrication
Six-point harnesses
Makrolon windows
Stainless-steel racing manifold and exhaust
Reinforced five-speed racing gearbox
Limited-slip differential
Several sets of wheels

Points highlighted by the dealer 5

Built up new by Britec-Motorsport and Rüddel-Motorsport
Prepared to FIA Appendix K, period G
Fresh FIA 1.8-litre competition engine, about 240 PS
German road registration and FIA HTP valid until December 2032
Livery in the style of Alan Mann Racing

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Ford Escort RS1600 in the European market

Is this Ford priced above or below the European market?

At €98,500, it sits above the median of €79,500 for the 65 Ford advertised in Europe in 2026. 54% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Ford be bought in Germany and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Hamburg, Germany. The dealer quotes it as: VAT included and not reclaimable: sold under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Ford compare?

52,178 km recorded, against a median of 15,616 km across the Ford advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Ford are priced closest to this one?

a 2020 car in Germany at €99,000, and a 1953 car in the United Kingdom at €110,797. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Ford Escort RS1600, and how does a purchase work?

Thiesen, a professional dealer in Hamburg, Germany. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Ford Escort RS1600 be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Hamburg, Germany, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Ford Escort RS1600 still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Thiesen before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA for sale

1971 Ford Escort RS1600 BDA FIA for Sale in Germany