Description
An Icon from the 80’s,
Legendary Mk3 Ford Escort Series-1 Rs Turbo In original condition.
DESCRIPTION
The Series 1 Escort RS Turbo was carefully developed by Ford’s talented Special Vehicle Engineering team, Built at Fords Saarlouis plant in Germany
The RS Turbo was designed to set new standards in Group N and Group A events, and was quickly dubbed the car to beat. Ford planned to build 5, 000 RS Turbos, the minimum number required for homologation in Group A,
The car was greeted with enthusiasm and was only sold through official Rallye Sport dealers.
EXTERNAL
With being a legendary Series 1 Rs Turbo In original condition as Ford intended the Diamond White paintwork (Code B3) looks fantastic with a bright uniformed panel shine.
All panels are pin straight and the extroverted body styling and large spoilers are fully intact and present very well. With colour coded bumpers and front over riders along with a laminated windscreen its as original as the day it left the Ford factory
The unmistaken Rs aerodynamic spoilers standing large and proud along with its legendary Rs decals and unmistaken front Ford spot lights, Remote control colour coded door mirrors and colour coded ‘Orion’ front grille complement
Rs mud protector flaps fitted all round which shouts the 'Rallye' physic all are in the very best of condition
INTERNAL
Open the drivers or passenger side door on this RS Turbo and originality shouts out at you. Finished in original two-tone grey Monza crushed velour (Code HC) the seat pads and figure-hugging bolsters are very firm and in excellent condition
The door cards are in original condition as Ford intended and the thick pile grey carpets have been protected from new by genuine Ford rubber floor over mats
The original perforated headlining remains fully intact along with the interior equipment all being fully functional along with internal trim pieces Including the rear parcel shelf with the genuine Ford factory fitted speakers inset
The correct Ford SRT32P stereo's fully operational, The RS 3 spoke steering wheel, cigar lighter, rear ashtrays, front door stowage bins, 3-speed heater fan, coin box, radio cassette, speaker joystick control, trip recorder, tachometer, roof mounted digital clock all original and perform as Ford intended.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Engine bay area has recently undertaken a full 'detailing' ensuring it remains pristine clean, This echo's the fastidious attention to detail this example oozes along with ensuring originality has been preserved at all times
Fords 1596cc turbocharged Compound Valve Hemispherical chamber (CVH) unit, producing 132BHP at 6000rpm, is mated to the Bosch KE Jetronic Fuel Injection System
Turbocharged power delivery courtesy of a Garrett T03 turbo, the car accelerates smoothly to a maximum speed of 125mph and achieves 0-60 in 8. 2 seconds. A slightly larger bore exhaust is fitted that sounds glorious
Power delivery's crisp and precise throughout the rev range, Gear change is positive throughout the 5 speed gearbox, Simply a pleasure to drive be it in town or out in the country side whatever you decide it will be with a smile.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Having original 15 X 6 inch RS seven spoke alloy wheels in immaculate condition along with having the correct factory stampings on the three spokes of each rim
Matching Michelin Pilot 195/ 50/ R15 tyres in modern fitment with plenty of tread. Diagonally split hydraulic circuit brakes with 240mm ventilated discs up front and 203. 2mm rear drums bring the car to a steady controlled halt.
HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 1st August 1985 to a Mr Archard by supplying Ford dealer New English Ltd Of Poole Dorset, Having 11 service stamps in the book:
1295 miles.. 23-08-1985
4650 miles.. 04-04-1986
9054 miles.. 06-02-1987
11285 miles.. 26-10-1987
11550 miles.. 26-11-1987
19512 miles.. 15-12-1988
24037 miles.. 02-08-1989
29182 miles.. 15-02-1990
31261 miles.. 23-10-1990
35600 miles.. 06-07-1992
61585 miles.. 26-08-2011
Vehicle has now covered 64189 miles having been part of a substantial private collection for many years
Having stacks of historic invoices for maintenance (mainly from Ford) over the years along with old mot certificates and a multitude of old paper tax discs, Having the specific Ford Rs Turbo maintenance manual in paper form
Also included the supplying dealers book pack which includes service book fully stamped along with owners manual and various Ford supplied leaflets
This superior examples one of the most genuine original Ford Rs Turbo S1 models left in existence out on the road today. A truly useable iconic piece of 1980's nostalgia.
V5 Present And HPi Clear.
