[jfindley]

In fairness, that's the RS2000 which is definitely not a regular ford escort. An ordinary 1980 ford escort isn't worth anything like that much. Maybe 1/10th of the price if in really good condition.

[abainbridge]

Find me a regular Mk1 or Mk2 Escort in really good condition, and I will gladly pay you £3126.

Even the boring models command ridiculous values now: https://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/ford/escort/351743

For £6750 you can have one in really bad condition and with the steering wheel on the wrong side: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234972695631