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£13,000

Asking price

1989 Ford RS Turbo - Original Unmolested Display Car For Sale

  • 75,000 Miles
  • Petrol
  • 1600cc
  • 1989
  • NA
  • White
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Maidstone, United Kingdom

Description

Rare 1989 Ford RS Turbo with unique original factory Ford decals, now understood for be for an original show-car. Unconverted engine still running on 4 star & never "chipped" or modified. Only 2 owners since first registered on 1/ 8/ 1989 and current owner since 1991. Over 25 MOT certificates to evidence genuine mileage. Matching chassis and engine numbers ( WF0BXXGCABKR08682) corresponding to original logbook. Original upholstery in excellent condition ( see pictures ) except for one minor pull on driver bolster seat. Factory Ford Stereo with original keycode! and owners manual. lnterior trim in excellent condition for year with minimal wear including original parcel-shelf (normally missing) . Minor welding (battery area) & minor corrosion on rear interior boot lid and both front wings ( both easily welded according to specialist ). Traditional vulnerable areas of this marque were regularly treated and resealed to preserve the main structure (see pictures) so floor and chassis in good condition for age (more pictures available). Original Gatling turbo rebuilt in 2009 (invoice available). All 5 Original alloy wheels in good condition with brake drum setup as per factory setting. Original windows as proven by acid etching but front screen will require replacement as delaminating. Uniquely, both doors were Ford factory fitted with Yale deadlocks to secure the vehicle when on public presentation. One of 2 unique series 2 R/ S Turbo show vehicles originally displayed at Ford Haynes of Maidstone ( the second themed "red hot" with black decals ). Last MOT reading was 65, 331 miles with 65761 current miles on the clock (as shown ) before being preserved. This is the only existing series 2 RS Turbo with one off original colour coded "white hot" factory Ford decals fully intact on both doors ( see pictures ). These blue/ white decals are colour coded to the bumper trims. To keep these original decals intact the vehicle was taken off the road & covered up. Original brochure picture of a series 1 ( enclosed) depicts the "white hot" narrative matching on both doors of this series 2 vehicle as being originally Ford inspired. Original RS owners documentation docket now found. Price reflects rarity & originality. Probably only of value to a buyer looking to carefully restore a unique top value RS Turbo with an unmolested and solid car which is 100% original and having pristine provenance. No hurry to sell. No tyre-kickers and dreamers please. Responses promptly only given to credible email initial contacts with valid identity & funds to ensure that any future payment is not flagged under current Money Laundering (MLR) regulations ( this being any amount over £5, 000 ). Any sale must be made by bank transfer (no cash) to evidence proof of transfer of legal ownership to new owner. Identity of funds will match identity on logbook at sale to avoid confusion as to true future owner.

Vehicle location

Maidstone, Kent, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Classic Cars
Region:
Kent
Reference number:
C1539860
Listed on:
05/01/2025
Make:
Ford
Model:
Escort
Year:
1989
Colour:
White
Seller type:
Private

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