Highlights

121,000 km
Equipped with 16-inch Compomotive Motorsport wheels
Iconic 'whale-tail' spoiler design
Fitted with Garrett's largest T34 turbo engine
Beautifully presented in original Imperial Blue

The most

There are few words that make car enthusiasts' hearts beat faster than 'special homologation'. These road-going racing cars are designed to meet motorsport regulations, allowing a privileged few from the general public to acquire the fastest and best-designed cars offered by manufacturers.

Here's one from Ford: a 1993 Escort RS Cosworth, built for Group A of the WRC. Fans have fond memories of its iconic 'whale-tail' spoiler and the distinctive sound of its Cosworth-designed turbo engine. This example, fitted with the Garrett T34 turbo, has 121,000 km on the clock. It is sure to attract the interest of Fast Ford collectors the world over. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to make it your own.

History and documents

Registered in 1993, the second year of production of the RS.
Meter reading 121,000 km, apparently genuine
Registered for road use in France
Subject of a detailed article in News d'Anciennes

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Condition

Original and beautifully preserved inside and out
Finished in the sought-after Imperial Blue, in excellent condition
Bodywork in very good condition, with no major defects visible in the photos
Fitted with 16-inch Compomotive Motorsport wheels
Very little wear visible on the Recaro cloth seats
Manual sunroof and electric windows advertised as being in good working order
Simple interior, no air conditioning

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The mechanics

2.0-litre (1,994 cm³) twin-cam engine developing 220 bhp
Turbo Garrett T34 - the fastest accelerating version
Five-speed manual gearbox
All-wheel drive system
Exhaust system without catalytic converter, improving engine breathing
Described as a very healthy car, in good working and driving order

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