Description
FOR SALE
A one owner Ford Focus RS Mk1 with 5, 392 miles and 19 Ford services.
EQUIPMENT
Computer optimised unitary welded steel body, rigid occupant safety cell, energy absorbing crumple zones, wider front and rear pressed steel wings, auxiliary air intakes, aerodynamic splitter and rear wing, mounted side sills, modified lower rear apron, driver and front passenger airbags, air conditioning, leather sports steering wheel with blue inserts, carbon fibre centre console with start button, limited edition number plaque, Sparco aluminium handbrake, gear knob and pedals, boost gauge and ‘change up light’, bright metal tread plates with RS script, stereo radio/ 6CD model 6006E, Thatcham CAT 1 alarm. Dealer Options: RS floor mats.
MODEL HISTORY
Inspired by the now Late Colin McRae’s victorious Ford Focus RS World Rally Car, the Ford Focus RS was created as a no frills, no compromise road going rally car, a car true to its motorsport roots. Designed in conjunction with Ford Racing Engineers and M-Sport in Cumbria, the RS badge synonymous with the most desirable, high performance Ford vehicles heralded a return of the Ford Rallye Sport brand. From the all-conquering Escort RS1600 of 1970 to the stunningly fast Escort Cosworth of the Nineties, the Mk1 Ford Focus RS brought Ford’s motorsport passion to life again. Just 4, 501 examples were built with only 2, 147 sold to the UK market.
EXTERIOR
Build number 2461 is finished in racing Imperial Blue Metallic, (Code Q2), the only available colour. The finish is simply outstanding and despite the soft paint finish associated with this model very few imperfections will be found, and those that are, will reassure that this example is factory untouched in all respects. All the glass, plastics and light clusters are immaculate and originality seekers will be pleased to see supplying dealer number plates and factory stickers in the door apertures. The underside is fabulously clean and will appeal to a collector wanting natural perfection rather than refurbished sparkle, with even coloured PDI dabs and stickers remaining visible. This car will amaze in all respects.
INTERIOR
Inside this white-hot Ford are a pair of body-hugging Sparco road-race seats swathed in luxurious Racing Black and Blue Leather and Black Alcantara, (Code AR). The RS and Sparco logos are embossed and stitched into the upholstery, and this coupled with the aluminium fittings, push button start and numbered plaque, leave you with little doubt this is no ordinary Focus! The seats are perfect, even to the alcantara on the drivers side, thanks to the careful one owner from new. The steering wheel blue leather, a known weak point, is clean and there is a small mark to the drivers aluminium scuff plate. The RS carpet mats remain fitted and are in excellent condition. All controls function. Ford built this car to truly delight its motorsport loving RS devoted fan base and this is as good as they come.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the thumping Ford 2. 0 Duratec RS four-cylinder 16v turbocharged unit, the power output achieved is 212bhp at 5500rpm and 310Nm torque at 3500rpm. The maximum speed is 144mph while 0-60 is dispatched in just 6. 4 seconds! The engine bay is stunningly clean with factory plates, stickers, labels and wing stamps visible. Continually serviced at Ford with 19 documented visits, all consumables are genuine Ford items except the air filter replaced by Ford for a non-genuine filter when no longer available. The Ford MTX-75 gearbox with standard short-throw shifter and AP Racing clutch, offers the ultimate rally road car experience.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The unique 8 x 18in Oz Racing rims are pristine and are shod in the factory correct and specially developed for the Mk1 Focus RS, Michelin Pilot Sport 225/ 40 ZR18 tyres. These tyres are no longer available and are highly prized to remain in unworn condition. Very clean Brembo 4-pot calipers and 324mm ventilated discs provide immense stopping power.
HISTORY FILE
An astonishing and unrivalled history file awaits the new owner. Registered new on the 31st October 2003 by Ford Main Dealers, Ryders of Liverpool this example has only had one fastidious owner from new! A total of 19 Ford Main Dealer service entries with corresponding invoices and health checks, detail every visit and along with the annual MOT history, to warrant the miniscule 5, 392 miles covered. The last entry was in September 2024 at 5, 365 miles. Keeping every single document from the initial Vehicle Order when the car was priced at £19, 995 and Vista Status Reports with updated delivery delays, to service invoices, MOT certificates, brochures and more.
All original handbooks, guides and special RS supplement are contained within the Ford leather RS wallet. Two keys with dealer keyrings are present as well as the RS rubber fobs which have survived fully intact, something almost unheard of! This car is not only amazing in its condition, low miles, originality and being one owner, but in its history too, making this what must be one of the finest Mk1 Focus RS examples currently available.
MOT September 2025, HPI Clear.
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