Description
Brief
We are very pleased to be offering this Ford Escort RS Cosworth for sale, having previously sold this car, we have it back in our showroom once again.
12k miles from new (warranted)
Ex Concours winning car
Original dealer literature and window sticker
All 4x original keys
All original booklets
Great MOT & Service history
HPI clear
This vehicle is in very nice condition throughout, having previously had an underside refresh presenting very well.
History
This 1995 Escort Cosworth was registered new to its first owner on the 1st August 1995 by Radmore’s of Tavistock.
The blue A5 Ford folder with Radmores of Tavistock sticker contain all original booklets, all of which are in excellent order.
This car has had enthusiast ownership throughout its life.
As you would expect all four original keys are present including the red master key & working torch key. The plastic tag with the key number remains along with two Clifford remote units.
Original V5 & current V5 are within the file, along with various service check sheets/ invoices & various tax discs / sorn declarations.
Also in the file are 4 Concours logbooks, 01, 02, 03 and 04 – all for the ‘Standard’ Class, over these years it entered just five events, coming away with 1x 1st place & 4x 2nd places.
The very low mileage can be warranted through the paperwork history & the service stamps, of which the details are listed below.
MOT:
1999 – 7, 224 miles
2000 – 8, 347
2001 – 9, 501
2003 – 10, 427
2004 – 10, 717
2005 – 10, 919
2006 – 10, 979
2008 – 11, 240
2009 – 11, 271
2010 – 11, 275
2011 – 11, 649
2013 – 11, 876
2014 – 11, 881
2019 – 11, 973
2021 – 11, 983
2022 – 12, 042
2024 – 12, 453
Service:
1995 – 912 miles
1996 – 2, 409
1997 – 3, 986
1998 – 5, 536
1999 – 7, 224
2001 – 9, 502 (Cambelt)
2006 – 10, 979 (Cambelt)
2015 – 11, 971
2022 – 12, 434 (Cambelt)
2024 – 12, 453
Body & Paintwork
Finished in Diamond white, this example looks superb.
Of course, all panels are original Ford stamped panels, as you would expect.
Originally an aero delete example, the previous owner fitted a genuine whale tail and lower splitter as per the usual Escort RS Cosworth look.
All exterior trim is in excellent order including the lights, badges & rubbers.
Original glass is still in place & all correct Ford window stickers remain intact including the Ford Security System & Dealer supplier rear window sticker.
Interior & Trim
Being a LUX optioned vehicle, the Recaro seats are finished in leather from factory & are in superb condition, still having the original ‘satin’ finish to the leather.
The rears look as though they have never been sat in!
Nothing has been changed within the cabin, the original steering wheel, gear knob, pedal rubbers are all still in place, and again in great condition as you would expect from such a low mileage example.
The standard Ford radio/ cassette, Model 2007 RDS sound system remains as Ford intended & provides excellent sound through the original eight speakers.
Everything works just as it should do, including all gauges & switchgear.
The boot area looks as if it has never been used.
A period ‘Mult-T-Lock’ with two keys was Dealer fitted in July 1995 & a Clifford Concept 600 Thatcham Category 1 alarm in June 2000, both with supporting insurance approved certificates.
Engine
No introduction needed here…. the motorsport pedigree of the escort Cosworth is well known world wide!
With an impressive output of 217HP and 0-60 in 5. 7 seconds, these cars still feel great even today.
This example is no exception, with fantastic performance on hand.
Turn the key, and the car starts without any hesitations at all.
No smoking either when on idle, on boost or indeed on overrun, and no tapping either when cold or warm.
Running Gear
As with the rest of the vehicle, all running gear is in great order.
The car recently had an underside refresh & presents very nicely as can be seen by the pictures.
The original Ford RS 8 X 16” five-spoke alloy wheels are still fitted, & have nearly new Toyo Proxy tyres fitted.
The clutch and gearbox are a pleasure to use, the brakes still perform well even by today’s standards.
On the road the suspension feels capable yet comfortable, & helps give good handling characteristics, with no unwanted noises.
A truly superb example ready to be either enjoyed or displayed.
