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An award winning early AVO Ford Escort Mexico with full history from new.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) heavy-duty Type 49 bodyshell, front quarter bumpers, flared wheel arches, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, rear stone deflector plate, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, Springalex steering wheel, six pod sports binnacle, heater fan, two speed wiper, courtesy light, washable plastic headlining.  Factory fitted options; Cigarette lighter.

EXTERIOR
This outstanding enthusiast owned example is finished in desirable Electric/Monza Blue, (Code U), and the highly detailed finish to the paintwork is truly breath-taking.  The spotless underside enjoys the absence of underseal to showcase the incredibly straight and structurally perfect Type 49 shell with AVO workmanship laid bare for all to see.  Finishing second in Class Mexico at the Ford AVO Owners Club National Day in 2017 reveals the high standard this example enjoys.  Correct features such as the Lucus 75/50w 7in circular sealed beam headlight units only fitted to early cars and twin-wire Trico Speedblade wipers will please purists.  The white striped Mexico decals are perfect and in accordance with the stripes have the 1600GT wing badges and colour coded petrol cap. The front chrome quarter bumpers and correct straight rear bumper without the cutout is as new.   An extraordinary example in every respect and very special.

INTERIOR
The standard early Mexico had black PVC L-spec seats with vertical stitching, (Code AA), and the original factory seats in this car along with the rest of the interior is amazing.  The fully functional instrument cluster comprising of the 140mph speedometer and rev counter marked to 8000rpm is the correct type for an early Mexico along with the raised Ford oval badge on the passenger sill and the grey dipping rear view mirror.  As with the Twin Cam, RS1600 and pre-October 1972 Mexicos, the battery is in the pristine boot area with the original blue jack neatly wrapped in the hessian bag.  Factory correct and one for the perfectionist.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This matching numbers 1599cc 4-cylinder Crossflow engine is remarkable in both its condition and factory originality.  Producing 86bhp, 0-60mph is 10.7 seconds and a top speed over 100mph is quoted.  It has the correct cast iron 711M cylinder block and the AC oval metal air cleaner housing is finished in the correct hammered silver colour as per early cars.  The combined brake/clutch reservoir attached to pre-October 1972 Mexicos still sits correctly on the upper bulkhead along with the off-white cheese wedge washer bottle.  The gearbox is a close-ratio all-synchromesh design with heavy-duty three-rail shift and remote-control leaver to ensure a positive change.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Immaculate pressed steel wheels with chrome caps of 5.5x13in dimensions have the cooling slots only fitted to early Mexicos between June 1971 and September 1972 and are shod in new Michelin Energy 165/70 R13 tyres.  The Girling Powerstop AHV 550 Mk2A servo, also only fitted to the early cars, helps grip the 9.625in front discs and 9.00in rear drums to offer assured braking performance.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations facility in Aveley in October 1971 this vehicle incredibly has a fully traceable ownership history from new and throughout just three former keepers.  Supplied by Ford Main Dealers and Rallye Sport Centre, John Willment (Mitcham) Ltd, to a Mr Edward William Palmer on the 11th November 1971.  Mr Palmer cherished the vehicle until July 1989 before selling the car to Mr Mark Lawrence Dent for £1350.  A letter between the two owners is within the comprehensive history file.  Mr Dent again cherished the car until May 2008 before selling it to Mr Dean David Carey who sold the car in August 2009 to the final keeper, Glenn Gray.  Mr Gray, a knowledgeable Ford fanatic, decided to embark on a sympathetic restoration preserving all the correct components and entrusting industry experts such as Charlie Chisholm from CWC Restorations to carry out the work.  As a testament to the excellent standard this car is in, it was awarded second in Class Mexico at the 2017 Ford AVO Owners Club National Day.

The history file is phenomenal with virtually every MOT from new, all handbooks and even the original service book!  A substantial number of invoices and sales literature from new is included along with two sets of keys and even the metal key tag number.  A recent seven page feature in Retro Ford Magazine November 2017 is included.  This really is one of the best Ford Escort Mexicos in existence.

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An iconic Ford Fiesta Mk1 XR2 with just 70,690 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Louvred design radiator grille with aerofoil section, aerodynamic front and rear black spoilers, black wheelarch extensions, twin body coloured doors mirrors, special XR2 bodyside decal treatments, extended black window surround paint, storage compartment under rear-floor, two speed plus intermittent wipe, tailgate wash/wipe, heated rear window, tachometer, trip recorder, driving lamps, soft feel steering wheel, perforated ‘Cool Black’ headlining, digital header mounted clock, cigar lighter, illuminated interior controls. Dealer fitted: Audioline cassette player, immobiliser.

EXTERIOR
This sporting Fiesta is finished in striking Strato Silver, (Code V6) and boasts a uniform, polished shine throughout.  All panels are straight with linear gaps and only tiny touched in chips to the bonnet, a small blemish to the tailgate and marks to the tape stripe are worthy of mention.  This car has been a successful entrant in the XR Owners Club Concours D’Elegance with judging forms proving the high scores and top rankings.  The factory standard trim sections and bumpers are free from markings and all rubbers are soft and black.  All glass is number plate etched and the correct Ford Hella rear lamps and Lucus H4 headlamps are fitted. A rare vehicle itself, and rarely surpassed in this condition.

INTERIOR
The interior in this remarkable example remains in beautiful condition and largely as Ford intended other than a period Audioline cassette player and period alarm.  The ‘Storm’ and Crushed Velour interior in Shark Grey, (Code KW), is immaculate and free from tears, rips or discolouration.  The red laser line around the console is bright and unbroken and the soft finish dashboard is perfect.  The Shark Grey loop pile carpet is spotless having been protected by carpet mats and the Grey Mylar sidewall and rear quarter finishers are pristine.  All switchgear is functional and the original trimmed parcel shelf is intact, straight and complete with the correct rubber hangers.  A delightfully period unspoilt interior, reminiscent of the 1980’s hot hatch phenomenon.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The time proven transverse mounted 1600 OHV engine with Weber twin-venturi carburettor develops an ample 84BHP which in such a lightweight and nimble car helps achieve a top speed of 105mph and 0-60 in 9.3 seconds.  The standard specification automatic choke and electronic ignition are both present and the noise from the standard rear Ford exhaust is unmissable.  All factory stickers and identification plates are visible within a very clean engine bay.  The four speed synchromesh gearbox with remote shift is light and exact, a joy to use.  A real ‘smile on your face’ experience.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Special ‘pepperpot’ 13” X 6” alloys wheel with ultra low profile branded 185/60HR13 tyres adorn the car and amazingly have never been refurbished.  A few markings are visible.  The spare alloy wheel sits in the boot wheel housing which incorporates the correct ‘bulged’ rear lower valance designed to accommodate the enlarged alloy wheel compared with lower Fiesta models.  The dual line servo assisted brakes with ventilated 9.4” front discs and 7.0” rear drums bring the car up to a steady, straight and assured halt.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on 11th August 1982 by Ford Main Dealers Central Garage Hucknall Ltd, this enthusiast owned example has only ever had five former keepers.  All the handbooks, instruction guides and original service book are neatly contained within two A4 folders brimmed with history.  This comprises of old MOT certificates, tax discs, invoices, XR Owners Club material and entrance cards to various shows where the car was a main exhibit.  As a memento of its previous success on the show circuit a number of scored judging forms are included.  Last sold by KGF Classic Cars to a discerning Ford collector we are proud to be able to offer this vehicle again to the next lucky custodian.

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A multi-awarding winning and very early AVO Mk1 Ford Escort RS2000.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 body, front quarter bumpers, flared wheel arches, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, six pod sports binnacle, brake warning light, temperature gauge, heater fan, cigar lighter, heated rear window.  Factory fitted options; RS centre console, Kienzle clock, Ford MW/LW radio.  Dealer Special Build Programme; Wiper blade wind deflector.

EXTERIOR
Finished in classic RS Olympic Blue, (Code E), the paint finish to this genuine RS2000 is truly outstanding from every conceivable aspect.  The fully detailed and spotless underside displays the correct Type-49 shell strengthening components as well as slant rear dampers, a feature unique to only the very early pre November 1973 cars prior to use of the Mk2 floorpan.  Amazing detailing throughout and painstaking attention to accuracy sets this car above even the best A1 examples, and keen RS experts will find AVO workmanship laid bare for all to see, including the cut outs to the bonnet strengthening brace and bulkhead, required to accommodate the longer and higher positioned RS2000 Pinto engine.  All trim sections, Cibie/Fomoco lenses, Triplex toughened glass and the distinctive 12-piece wide decal kit remain in pristine order, and even the ultra-rare and hugely sought-after genuine RS wiper blade deflector remains fitted!  A long-standing feature on the classic Ford scene and famous within the RS Owners Club, this multi-awarding winning example is near impossible to fault.

INTERIOR
True to a Ford RS2000 interior with incredible attention to detail.  The black brushed nylon RS sports seats, (Code A1), with optional headrests match a spotless loop pile carpet throughout and unmarked door cards.   The rare Kienzle clock housed within the optional RS centre console is operative and joins the fitted Ford MW/LW radio which is not connected.  All the other sports instrumentation functions providing at a glance concise information.  The boot area continues the showroom experience with a genuine blue Ford jack and brace neatly wrapped in the hessian bag alongside the correct grey primer fuel tank.  One for the RS connoisseur wanting to enjoy this motoring legend at its best.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Appreciation of this engine bay leaves no wonder why many awards and trophies have been earnt over approximately 20 years on the Ford RS show circuit.  The 2.0 Ford ‘Pinto’ unit develops 100bhp and 0-60mph in 9.0 seconds with a top speed of 108mph.  The original Ford identity plate and AVO plate remain fitted and clearly legible to affirm the cars indisputable genuine credentials.  Ford supplied engine stickers are a far superior fitment to aftermarket copies found on most examples, and attention to details even extend to the oil filler cap with correct 71HF part number!  The Type E single selector rail shift four speed synchromesh gearbox offers short, positive snappy gear changes.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Five 5 ½ J X 13” RS alloy wheels display correct part number H71AB-1007-A-C and the dark grey push-through centre caps.  Matching Dunlop SP Aquajet 165 SR13 tyres are virtually new and incredibly the spare tyre is the original and near impossible to find Dunlop SP68 item!  RS aficionados to be pleased to see the spare wheel angled in the boot with correct holding bracket and rubber strap one inch longer than standard, all to facilitate clearance of the boot hinges.  The direct acting vacuum servo assistance dual-line braking system works effectively.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley in September 1973 prior to UK launch the following month, this vehicle is one of 3,759 genuine AVO RS2000’s built for the UK market of which only a fraction are now recorded on the AVO register.  Registered new on the 1st December 1973, the first owner was a Mr Bryan Jones.  Many previous owners have been traced and the huge history file contains records and letters between owners.  Paying the sum of £1,499 less £700 part exchange allowance for his 1972 Escort Mexico, Mr Philip Pring purchased the car in September 1976.  Dated some twenty years later, a letter from him is in the history file after the owner in 1996 traced him to find out more about the car!  The history file is simply colossal and perusal of such would take hours.  Regular valuations from the Ford AVO Owners Club date from 2001 to the latest in July 2016 whereby Club Valuer/Model Registrar, Eddie Pepper, valued the car at £50,000.

Masses of neatly filed invoices date back to the 1970’s as well as documentation relating to regular successful entry and judging at RS Owners Club Concours events.  Owned twice by Charlie Chisholm, Owner of CWC Restorations, he restored the car between 1998 and 2003 and such was his love for the car, he bought it back in 2006!  Widely regarded in the AVO Owners Club as one of the three best Mk1 RS2000’s in the country, as stated on an AVO Owners Club valuation certificate, this car is incredibly special.

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A Big Turbo Ford Escort RS Cosworth with 2,500 miles, one owner and full Ford history.

MODEL HISTORY
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth was a sports derivative and rally homologation special of the fifth generation Ford Escort. It was designed to qualify as a Group A car for the World Rally Championship.  It was available as a road car from 1992-96 in limited numbers from Ford’s Specialist Vehicle Engineering, (SVE), group.  It combines the hand-assembled engine expertise of Cosworth and the coach-building crafts of Karmann.  In order to accommodate the larger Cosworth engine and transmission Ford developed the car around the chassis and mechanicals of its predecessor, the Sierra Cosworth.  A very rare car with only 7,145 examples being produced with the first 2,500 units being Big Turbo Homologation cars.   (Source Wikipedia, 1995 Edition One RS Brochure and the RS Owners Club).

EQUIPMENT
Body colour front bumper with black lower extension, front airdam, louvred bonnet air intakes, wing air extraction grilles, integral driving lights and fog lights, driver airbag, padded armrest with cassette storage, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, electro-luminescent dials, Ford 2007 RDS radio/cassette.  Lux Model equipment; Electrically operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen, heated washer jets, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, manual sunroof, electric windows, carpeted door bins.

EXTERIOR
With 200 hours detail development in Fords own Cologne wind tunnel the rally-bred innovation of this model is instantly recognised.  Finished in the unique Escort Cosworth launch colour of Mallard Green, (Code 4 2), the finish can be described as impeccable.  An invoice in the file for Armourfend paint protection followed by temperature controlled storage and 2,500 careful dry mileage use only guarantees sheer perfection and a factory new appearance. The three-position front adjustable splitter still has the factory chalk marks and the underside is factory correct and spotlessly clean having never been altered from production.   The colour-coded fuel filler cap and large door mirrors of early Big Turbo cars along with every inconceivable detail is correct.  This one owner Escort Cosworth is the Holy Grail.

INTERIOR
The interior of this early Escort RS Cosworth Lux Edition is as new and exactly as Ford intended.  The Recaro seats finished in the Polaris Grey Hex cloth, (Code LW), are divine with a fullness only witnessed on incredibly low mileage examples never exposed to ultraviolet light.  The desirable early leather covered steering wheel with three horn buttons remains fitted.  Removable Ford RS Owners Club stickers are affixed to front screen with this being the 94th car registered.  Being one of the first 2500 cars the pristine boot area still has the water injection kit never plumbed in and unused to comply with homologation. Most were removed by the Ford dealer to avoid customer confusion but the only owner of this car knew the significance and asked the dealer not to remove it.  Seat covers, a supply of genuine Ford paper mats and upmost care help explain why this interior is perfect.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The powerful and well proven Cosworth 2.0 litre 16v turbocharged YBT engine features the larger Garrett T3/T04B turbocharger with a two-stage water/air and air/air intercooler together with an electronically regulated over-boost facility.  Being an early car it is also fitted with the desirable Weber-Marelli fuelling and ignition system.  The blue painted cam cover denotes a number of significant changes over the older YBG unit of the Sierra RS Cosworth and power is quoted at 225bhp with 0-60 in 5.9  seconds and a top speed of 140mph. Religious annual servicing by the supplying Ford main dealer leaves no doubt to the mechanical wellbeing of this cherished car.  The owner even keeping removed spark plugs when new ones were installed.  The permanent Ferguson four wheel drive system with 34/66% front/rear power split mated to a MT 75 5-speed gearbox is light and direct.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Genuine Ford RS 8 X 16” five soft-spoke alloy wheels built by Ronal are pristine and still shod in the correct Pirelli P Zero tyres which were specially developed for the Escort RS Cosworth.  Unbelievably the tyres are perfectly preserved thanks to being wrapped and the car being off the ground when stored.  Electrically-controlled ABS anti-lock system with two microprocessors and ventilated front and rear discs offer immense stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
Simply astonishing and unrepeatable.  This desirable Big Turbo model was built in September 1992 at the Rheine Assembly Plant in Germany and registered new on the 1st January 1993.  Supplied by John Grose in Ipswich for £22,402.52 to the only owner, Mr Rick Wildridge who specified the car to be registered with a ‘COS’ suffix private number plate which remains with the car.  Ownership has never passed to any other individual, organisation or collector.  John Grose have annually maintained this car from new with an impressive 24 service entries catalogued over four service books and every invoice accompanied by each Ford Visual Health Check.  Mr Wildridge also insisted that the same trusted John Grose employee, Mr Steve Syrett now the Service Manager, work on the car!  This fanatical approach is echoed in every conceivable way from the climatic storage chamber for the car to the near obsessive collection of Escort Cosworth literature spanning 25 years.  A Classic Companions ‘This is Your Life’ presentation box neatly documents any expenditure including the 16 fuel station visits using only Shell Super Unleaded with accompanying receipts.  A Ford connoisseur will be amazed with all aspects of this example and will no doubt want to claim it to be the very best in the world.

All keys with original supplying dealer key fobs, every tax disc, every MOT and all Ford handbooks are supplied.  KGF Classic Cars are honoured to be associated with this historically significant Ford Escort RS Cosworth.

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An iconic Big Turbo Ford Escort RS Cosworth with only 8,434 miles.

MODEL HISTORY
The Ford Escort RS Cosworth was a sports derivative and rally homologation special of the fifth generation Ford Escort. It was designed to qualify as a Group A car for the World Rally Championship.  It was available as a road car from 1992-96 in limited numbers from Ford’s Specialist Vehicle Engineering, (SVE), Group.  It combines the hand-assembled engine expertise of Cosworth and the coach-building crafts of Karmann.  In order to accommodate the larger Cosworth engine and transmission Ford developed the car around the chassis and mechanicals of its predecessor, the Sierra Cosworth.  A very rare car with only 7,145 examples being produced with the first 2,500 units being Big Turbo Homologation cars.   (Source Wikipedia, 1995 Edition One RS Brochure and the RS Owners Club).

EQUIPMENT
Body colour front bumper with black lower extension, front airdam, louvred bonnet air intakes, wing air extraction grilles, integral driving lights and fog lights, padded armrest with cassette storage, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, electro-luminescent dials, Ford 2008 radio/cassette with CD.  Lux Model Equipment; Electrically operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen, heated washer jets, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, manual sunroof, electric windows, carpeted door bins.

EXTERIOR
With 200 hours detail development in Fords Cologne wind tunnel the rally-bred innovation of this model is instantly recognised.  Finished in desirable Radiant Red, (Code U 7), the finish can be described as impeccable. A reflective gloss finish will amaze onlookers and a testament to the cars appearance are various Concours awards at prestigious RS Owners Club shows.    The three-position front adjustable splitter is perfect and the underside is an exhibitors dream with every component gleaming and as new.  Factory markings, stampings and stickers are all present and correct.  The colour-coded fuel filler cap and large door mirrors of early Big Turbo cars along with every inconceivable detail is correct.  Undeniably one of the best in existence.

INTERIOR
The interior of this early Escort RS Cosworth Lux Edition is as new and exactly as Ford intended.  The Recaro seats finished in Raven Leather are divine with a fullness only witnessed on incredibly low mileage examples never exposed to ultraviolet light.  The desirable early leather covered steering wheel with three horn buttons remains fitted.  Being one of the first 2,500 cars the pristine boot area still has the water injection kit never plumbed in and unused to comply with homologation. Most were removed by the Ford dealers to avoid customer confusion.  A Ford immobiliser has been fitted from new along with Ford carpet mats.  Stunning.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The powerful and well proven Cosworth 2.0 litre 16v turbocharged YBT engine features the larger Garrett T3/T04B turbocharger with a two-stage water/air and air/air intercooler together with an electronically regulated over-boost facility.  Being an early car it is also fitted with the desirable Weber-Marelli fuelling and ignition system.  The blue painted cam cover denotes a number of significant changes over the older YBG unit of the Sierra RS Cosworth and power is quoted at 225bhp with 0-60 in 5.9  seconds and a top speed of 140mph. A recent full service and cam-belt change has been carried out by renowned Cosworth Specialists, Harvey Gibbs. The permanent Ferguson four wheel drive system with 34/66% front/rear power split mated to a MT 75 5-speed gearbox is light and direct.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Genuine Ford RS 8 X 16” five soft-spoke alloy wheels built by Ronal are pristine and still shod in the correct factory Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico tyres which were specially developed for the Escort RS Cosworth.  Electrically-controlled ABS anti-lock system with two microprocessors and ventilated front and rear discs offer immense stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
This desirable Big Turbo model was built in August 1992 at the Rheine Assembly Plant in Germany and registered new on the 19th October 1992.  Supplied by Hendy Ford in Southampton a further seven entries in the original service book were carried out by them for maintenance.  Previous MOT certificates and a Concours logbook are also included.  K43MOR was advertised for sale privately in April 2010 for a record price of £35,000 by its devoted owner on Pistonheads and Social Media platforms.  Within days of placing the advert a family holiday to the Canaries was embarked on and during which the car was stolen from the family home.  Soon discovered by the police just 10 miles from the owners house, hidden and ready for disassembly, but thankfully halted due to the quick find.  The vehicle is HPI Clear and was subsequently purchased by Mark Bailey from the world famous Bonkers RS Collection.  A display board when housed in his collection and included with the history file reads; ‘7,632 miles from new, has won every trophy known inc RSOC National Day five times, one of the lowest mileage vehicles left worldwide, this one is thought to be the best in existence’.  Sold off by Mark with all the other Bonkers Ford RS Collection this example has been owned by respected Ford RS collectors since, appreciative of the amazing low mileage condition and early Big Turbo rarity.

All keys and immobilisers along with the original service book and handbooks are supplied.  The grey leather handbook is still in the Ford cardboard box! The original Assurance Certificate is also supplied with the car.

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A genuine AVO Mk1 Ford Escort RS Mexico in fantastic enthusiast owned condition.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 body, front quarter bumpers, flared wheel arches, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, six pod sports binnacle, heater fan, two speed wiper, courtesy light.  Factory fitted options; Cigar lighter, Custom Pack – nylon seats, sound deadening material, RS centre console with Kienzle clock, reclining RS type contoured front seats, heated rear window, map reading light.  Dealer Special Build Programme; RS wiper blade wind deflector, world cup cross member, winguard door mirror.

EXTERIOR
Finished in striking Daytona Yellow this genuine Mexico is outstanding. Impeccable detailing extending to the underside and engine bay will please the most critical of owners and onlookers.  Vital components such as the rear stone deflector held in by eight bolts in the boot floor and strengthened AVO workmanship are laid bare for all to see.   The chrome, glass, and badges are in immaculate order and rare period stickers remain intact.   Tiny markings exist to some of the Mexico stripes and the rear valance around the exhaust is slightly chipped.  Years of attending shows and fastidious polishing has worn the paint thin in areas but has never prevented the car being annually highly commended at the prestigious Ford AVO National Days.  Amazing in every respect and one for the collector.

INTERIOR
True in every manner to a genuine Ford Mexico Custom Pack interior presented in a preserved and undamaged condition.  The pristine door cards, headlining and dash top material reveals the pampered life this RS Mexico has enjoyed.  The rare Kienzle clock housed within an uncut RS centre console joins the sports instrumentation providing at a glance concise information.  The brushed nylon RS sports seats with optional headrests and RS button logos match a spotless and original loop pile black carpet throughout.  A discreet Kenlowe fan switch and screen washer switch are mainly out of view.  The boot area continues the showroom experience with an unused spare wheel and a car jack complete with stickers neatly wrapped in the original hessian bag. A standard virtually impossible to replicate at any cost.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Prepare for gasps of amazement as onlookers marvel under the bonnet of this Escort Mexico.  The GT crossflow unit with the 711M block has been worked on by renown Vulcan Engineering with the aim of originality in their Vulcan Maxiflow 1 including conversion of the cylinder head to run on unleaded.  Near impossible to source and correct components grace this engine from the obvious late brake reservoir to the inconspicuous dipstick bracket.  Minor chrome detailing such as the bonnet catch complete the spotless engine bay.   Expect performance of the 1690cc engine to easily match the quoted 85bhp with 0 to 60mph in 10.7 seconds and a top speed over 100mph.  The four-speed gearbox has bronze lower bushes and an AP uprated clutch offering perfect changes every time.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Correctly dated 5 ½ J X 13” RS alloy wheels are pristine and shod in matching Falken 185/60R tyres.  An unused spare is strapped and angled in the boot with chalk marks on the tyre.  The standard braking system is very rare being dual line as found in the MK2 Ford Escorts and pulls the car to a straight stop quickly.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley just prior to closure this very late example was registered in August 1975.  It therefore has some unique features that are present in Mk2 Ford Escorts only adding to the desirability for a collector.    Three files of detailed history amassed between each of the nine former keepers offer a wonderful knowledge of the car.  MOT history from the early eighties has also been retained.  The last owner of nine years, Mr Watts, searched hard for a ‘genuine’ Mexico before reading a four page feature in Classic Ford about an ‘as new’ car owned by Mr Crickmore since 1988.  Through determined effort he eventually persuaded Mr Crickmore to sell it to him.  A copy of the feature remains in the detailed history file!  Joining his brother (who also owned a pristine Mexico we recently sold) in attending various AVO club events where both cars were always highly commended this truly special car presents itself to a very lucky new owner to enjoy and continue to show if they wish.

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An iconic Ford Sierra RS Cosworth with just 32,521 miles from new.

MODEL HISTORY
The Sierra RS Cosworth project was defined in the spring of 1983 by the then recently appointed head of Ford Motorsport in Europe.  It was established that at the time, Ford was no longer competitive in this area.  After receiving full support from Ford Public Relations, the project was underway with the Sierra chosen as the basis for the task ahead.  Ford Motorsport in Europe approached the automotive company Cosworth who answered positively, but put up two conditions:  The street version of the car had to produce no less than 204 HP, and Ford had to accept no less than 15,000 engines.  The project would only need about 5,000 engines, but Ford nevertheless accepted the conditions. The extra 10,000 engines would later become one of the reasons Ford also chose to develop a four door, second generation Sierra RS Cosworth.  Few cars have ever been greeted with such enthusiasm as the original Sierra RS Cosworth.

EQUIPMENT
Bodyside mouldings, integral front air dam, colour coded door mirrors, electrically adjustable and heated door mirrors, colour coded lockable fuel filler cap, bonnet cooling vents, halogen headlamps, integral front driving lamps, colour coded bumpers with front moulded overriders, single plane rear wing spoiler, tinted glass all round, extended centre console, leather gearknob, leather three spoke sports steering wheel, cassette storage, electronic sound system (model ECU2) with power amplifier, Recaro Sports front seats, tilt and slide sunroof, tachometer with turbo boost gauge, anti-locking brake system with failure warning light, electric front windows.  Dealer accessories; Ford tailored floor mats.

EXTERIOR
The iconic styling of the Sierra RS Cosworth is instantly recognisable and boasts breath-taking magnificence even after thirty years since launch.  Finished in original Ford Diamond White, (code B3), the uniform paintwork is bright and displays a superb polished finish.  All panels are factory original with correct ’86 year date stampings and seam welds to the front wings.  The exterior trim is in excellent order and the front lower rubber splitter, often distorted, has retained correct shape entirely.  The glass displays the original number and dots dated Securit etchings, and accuracy seekers will be pleased to see the original Cibie headlamps fitted with other lenses showing Ford logo and ‘England’ lettering.  Supplying Ford dealer number plates and rear screen sticker remain fitted.  A truly sensational car commensurate with the incredibly low mileage, and true to the original Ford SVE Department design.

INTERIOR
The interior of this RS Cosworth is outstanding and exactly as Ford intended.  Finished in Ford Roma and Cashmere Grey Velour, (Code S2), the Recaro seats and door trim are spotless and show virtually no wear.  Only very light creasing to the driver’s seat base is evident.  The carpets are spotless and have remained free from wear having been protected from new by tailored floor mats  A second brand new unused set of genuine Ford floor mats is included.  The dashboard is completely free from distortion and three miniscule hairline cracks can be seen, only upon very close scrutiny.  The standard ECU2 electronic sound system with power amplifier is fully operational and the LCD display to warn of bulb failure and open doors operates perfectly.  Even an unused Ford first aid kit remains in the uncut parcel shelf, and the boot insulation panel designed to raise the boot floor to incorporate the larger spare wheel has been retained!  A classic and correct Ford RS interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the standard 1993cc Dual Over Head Cam (DOHC) engine with the Garrett AiResearch T.03 turbocharger and intercooler, the racing pedigree of this car is truly evident with performance figures quoted of 204bhp, 149mph top speed and 0-60 in just 6.2 seconds.  The engine bay will please originality seekers with factory panel stampings on the inner wings, bonnet underside and slam panel.  All stickers and plates remain intact, long since lost on most examples.   The tough T5 manual transmission is direct and precise, just as you would expect from the low mileage covered.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The standard Rial 15 X 7J Sierra Cosworth alloy wheels and centre caps have been subject to an expensive refurbishment to correct factory finish in Nimbus Grey with diamond cut facings.  The original small gold wheel key has been kept.  Quality branded continental tyres in the correct size of 205/50 R15 have masses of tread remaining and the spare wheel is wrapped in the original Dunlop SP Sport D40 tyre with tread depth indicator, a feature deleted on the Sapphire Cosworth.  Diagonally split hydraulic circuits, anti-lock braking assisted 28.3cm ventilated discs up front and 27.3cm discs at the rear bring the car to a sure and steady halt.

HISTORY FILE
Manufactured at the Ford Genk plant in July 1986 and supplied new on the 23rd August 1986 by Ford Main Dealers, Vospers of Plymouth, this example has covered a genuine and verified 32,521 miles from new.  The large history file contains documentation from new to the present day including comprehensive MOT history and invoices, as well as early Ford service check lists.  The Ford Extra Cover Plus wallet contains all handbooks, guides and dealership literature, and the original stamped service book with most recent entry being in July 2016.  A documented cambelt change including auxiliary belts was carried out in 2013 with less than 3,000 miles covered since.
The previous keeper has just acquired two Capri RS models and has made the difficult decision to part with this example.  KGF Classic Cars are honoured to offer this unmolested low mileage example ready for the next custodian.

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