Highlights 

•  Comes with substantial paperwork, 27 previous MOT documents and original handbooks 
• Beautifully kept inside and out 
• Mechanically sound underneath 
• The same keeper for the last 29 years 

The Appeal 

The History and Paperwork 

• The same owner since January 1994 
• A vast collection of old MOT documents going back some 27 years 
• All the original handbooks and pamphlets that would have come with the car from new 
• A certificate for an aftermarket immobiliser
• Some service history by means of receipts and paperwork and 10 stamps in the service booklet 
• Supplied by Dees of Croydon on the 2-8-1988 

The Interior 

• All totally untouched and original with wear commensurate of the mileage 
• The drivers seat has been repaired due to failed stitching but otherwise the fabrics and bolsters are in good order. The drivers seat would simply benefit from a professional refit 
• The original ford radio still remains 
• The rear seats are virtually unused and have a very fresh and clean finish 
• Weatherproof floor mats have been fitted keeping the carpets in fine order 
• The dashboard shows no signs of sun damage with everything in its place and in good shape with only a scratch we noticed by the glove box handle 
• All the switchgear is in excellent order, nothing missing or broken 
• The instrument cluster is clear with no telltales illuminated on idle 
• Factory optioned LCD trip and MPG computer fitted to the right of the speedometer 
• All the glass appears to be original along with many vintage window stickers and tax discs 

The Exterior 

• Presented in Diamond White from new the bodywork is straight and totally unrestored with no evidence of significant repairs or historic damage 
• Given the unrestored nature of the 35 year old bodywork there are significant areas of corrosion under the paintwork around the edges of many panels. None of this appears to impede the structure of the panels to any significant degree and has simply been maintained and touched up over the years keeping progress at bay 
• There is a small crack on the near side front bumper corner 
• A hairline crack on the off side rear stop lamp, with the rest of the lights appearing in fine order 
• All original badges and RS Turbo decals 
• All the original sill covers and over arch trims are in good order and well fitted 
• The standard Turbo wheels appear to wear original paint and show few imperfections considering the age 
• Optioned sunroof works as it should 

The Mechanics

• Totally unmodified and original throughout, likely one of the last in such condition 
• Very solid and clean underneath with no evidence of any structural corrosion 
• The boot floor is original and retains clean paint 
• A new timing belt was fitted at 90900 Miles 
• The vendor assures us the car drives exactly as it should with good power 
• The standard steel exhaust system is still fitted, even more evidence towards its originality 
• The engine bay is ‘oily rag’ clean and has no modifications whatsoever 
• Everything under the bonnet is in its correct place, all very neat and tidy with original heat shields and under bonnet work light 

Summary