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£14,000

Asking price

1989 Ford RS Turbo - Original Condition & Unique History For Sale

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

Description

Rare 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 (e. g. battery area) & minor corrosion on rear interior boot lid and both front wings ( probably requiring wing replacement to make vehicle concourse). Traditional vulnerable areas of this marque were regularly treated and resealed to preserve the main structure. Original Gatling turbo rebuilt in 2009 (invoice available). All 5 Original alloy wheels in good condition and original rear 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 vehicle when in a public presentation. One of 2 unique Mk4 R/ S Turbo press vehicles originally shown at Ford Haynes of Maidstone, the second themed "red hot" with black decals. Last MOT reading 65, 331 miles with 65761 current miles on the clock (as shown ) before being preserved. This is the only existing 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 of a Mk3. picture ( enclosed) depicts the "white hot" narrative matching on both doors of my vehicle as originally Ford inspired. Price reflects rarity & originality after discussion with auction houses. Genuine queries by genuine buyers welcomed by e-mail please. Proof of funds & identity required to view vehicle under MLR legislation. 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. No hurry to sell. No tyre-kickers and dreamers please. Responses promptly only given to credible email initial contacts.

Private seller

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:
14/11/2024
Make:
Ford
Model:
RS Turbo
Year:
1989
Colour:
White
Seller type:
Private

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