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A superb RS in Dark Aubergine Metallic, with only 61k miles from new.
EQUIPMENT
Dark Aubergine Metallic paintwork, Luxury specification: Electrically-operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen and washer jets, Leather Recaro seats with adjustable lumbar support, Front seat back map pockets, Rear centre armrest, Rear head restraints, Tilt and slide glass sunroof with louvred blind, Electrically-operated front windows, Opening rear quarter vent windows; Front air splitter, Two piece body coloured rear tailgate spoiler, Remote central locking, Body-coloured door mirrors, Heated rear window, Locking body-coloured fuel cap, Central locking, Headlamp wash/ wipe, Integral front fog lamps, Map reading lights, Load compartment light, Oil pressure gauge, Turbo gauge, Voltmeter, Reach-adjustable steering column, Three-spoke leather steering wheel, Height adjustable driver’s seat, Padded central armrest, Quartz digital clock, Glovebox illumination, Remote tailgate release, Spare key, Alloy spare wheel.
EXTERIOR
This superb 61k mile RS Cosworth is finished in attractive Dark Aubergine Metallic. The paintwork has just been treated to a full machine polish and so presents with an excellent depth of shine that’s free of any swirl marks. The bodywork on the car is in generally excellent condition with only a handful of minor imperfections to report, namely a dusting of light frontal stone chips and a couple of small marks on the edge of the rear spoiler and rear bumper. Looking along both sides the car is nice and straight with even panel gaps to report all round. All the trims, seals, and badges retain a great finish, and the underside is also notably tidy – a particularly rare find even on low mileage examples.
INTERIOR
The interior sports Recaro seats trimmed in ‘Raven’ black leather that still feels soft to the touch. Closer inspection reveals only minimal wear throughout, even to commonly worn areas such as the driver’s bolster and seat bases. Being a Lux specification car, this one is readily equipped with air conditioning, heated and electric door mirrors, an electric sunroof, electric windows, and a ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen.
Glancing across the dash everything appears in excellent condition. The switchgear is unmarked and still feels reassuringly solid to operate. Other areas such as the steering wheel and gear knob are also very well presented, and in the footwells the carpets are well protected by a set of tailored Ford overmats. All in all, a very original and pleasant place to be, the only upgrades over standard being a period-correct Nokia telephone and an aftermarket CD player.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
Being a second-generation RS Cosworth this 1995 example is fitted with the Garrett T25 turbocharger. This smaller unit reduces turbo lag and increases usability in everyday driving situations compared to the earlier examples.
Lifting the vented bonnet the engine bay appears in very good original condition with no visible modifications. The car is accompanied by a fantastic maintenance record with 15 stamps in the book, the last at 59, 726 miles. The current owner has carried out two additional services since then although they are not stamped. Since arriving with us the car has been fully inspected by our trusted specialists who have awarded it a clean bill of health, additionally noting just how good the underside is.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
The Escort sits on its original five-spoke 16-inch alloys all in perfect unmarked condition, including the centre caps. They are shod in matching Yokohama rubber all round with plenty of tread left at each corner. The brakes have also been checked and remain in fine operational fettle, bringing the car to a stop quickly and in a straight line.
HISTORY FILE
This lovely example in rare Dark Aubergine Metallic was first registered in October 1995. It was supplied new by Bristol Street Motors and has now driven just 61k miles in the hands of nine registered keepers. Within the accompanying History File you’ll find the original Ford document pouch with all owners’ manuals, the service booklet with 15 stamps (detailed below), a stack of invoices, spare keys, and a raft of MOT certificates further verifying the car’s low mileage.
The service book is stamped at the following mileages: 1, 806 – 11, 271 – 20, 034 – 27, 228 – 30, 528 – 33, 383 – 37, 563 – 40, 078 – 45, 124 – 49, 193 – 54, 633 – 55, 305 – 58, 816 – 59, 211 – and most recently at 59, 726 miles. For the new keeper’s peace of mind we will be having a fresh service carried out upon sale.
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