13th Jun, 2026 11:00

June 2026 Classic Car & Bike Auction

 
Lot 61
 

61

1980 Ford Escort Ghia
2 litre Zetec engine conversion

Registration: FBO757V
VIN:
GCAFAR002500
Mileage Showing: 9,000
Transmission:
Manual
MOT:
01/02/2027
Number of Keys:
1
V5 on Site:
Yes

  • Meticulously built engine conversion
  • 2 Litre zetec engine
  • Omex throttle bodies
  • Spectacular condition

Supplied new and first registered by Gibbs brothers Ford in Gwent in May 1980, originally a 1600cc GHIA model finished in Terracotta paintwork with Chocolate vinyl roof and interior trim. Bought by the current owner 10 years ago in fantastic condition before being converted to run a 2 litre Zetec engine from a more modern Ford. Fitted with a type 9 gearbox, Omex throttle bodies, retro Ford exhaust, steel sump, engine mounts and alloy radiator. Carefully finished to allow the car to be put back to standard including a modified gearbox to allow the gear selector to enter the cabin through the original hole.

Finished to a spectacular standard and having covered 9,000 miles since completed. Sold with a large history file including list of work carried out during the conversion and other maintenance work carried out as well as Omex manuals and documents, original Gibbs brothers Ford book pack and sales brochure.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £10,000 - £15,000

Sold for £22,890
Estimated at £10,000 - £15,000


 

Registration: FBO757V
VIN:
GCAFAR002500
Mileage Showing: 9,000
Transmission:
Manual
MOT:
01/02/2027
Number of Keys:
1
V5 on Site:
Yes

  • Meticulously built engine conversion
  • 2 Litre zetec engine
  • Omex throttle bodies
  • Spectacular condition

Supplied new and first registered by Gibbs brothers Ford in Gwent in May 1980, originally a 1600cc GHIA model finished in Terracotta paintwork with Chocolate vinyl roof and interior trim. Bought by the current owner 10 years ago in fantastic condition before being converted to run a 2 litre Zetec engine from a more modern Ford. Fitted with a type 9 gearbox, Omex throttle bodies, retro Ford exhaust, steel sump, engine mounts and alloy radiator. Carefully finished to allow the car to be put back to standard including a modified gearbox to allow the gear selector to enter the cabin through the original hole.

Finished to a spectacular standard and having covered 9,000 miles since completed. Sold with a large history file including list of work carried out during the conversion and other maintenance work carried out as well as Omex manuals and documents, original Gibbs brothers Ford book pack and sales brochure.

Please see our walk around video for more information and engine start up

GUIDE PRICE £10,000 - £15,000

Auction: June 2026 Classic Car & Bike Auction, 13th Jun, 2026

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