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A Big Turbo Ford Escort RS Cosworth Luxury with 24,716 miles and two owners.

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), team. 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 and this one of the early 2,500 Big Turbo examples built for homologation. (Source Wikipedia, 1995 Edition One RS Brochure and the RS Owners Club).

EQUIPMENT
Body colour front bumper with black lower splitter, louvred bonnet air intakes, wing air extraction grilles, aerodynamic rear wing with lower boot spoiler, electro-luminescent instrument cluster, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, map reading lights, glove box illumination. Luxury Pack Equipment; Opening rear quarter windows, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen, heated washer jets, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, central double locking, tailgate release, lights on warning, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, sunroof, electric windows. Factory options; Leather upholstery, high specification floor mats. Accessories; Magnex stainless steel exhaust system, Sigma Category 1 alarm system, genuine Ford headlamp protectors.

EXTERIOR
Finished in one of five launch colours, this gorgeous and rare Pacifica Blue, (Code J2), example has covered just 24,716 miles from new with two owners. Subject to ceramic coating treatment in 2023 at a cost of £1,200, the paintwork boasts a professional detailed shine from the smooth polished exterior with no imperfections worthy of mention other than some miniscule frontal stone chips. Early homologation features include the exposed petrol cap and larger door mirrors. All exterior trim, factory glass, rubbers and badges are in excellent order and the headlamps still wear genuine Ford headlamp protectors. The real wow factor comes with the underside which has been subject to the highest-level photo-documented detailing without loss of original features such as the hand-brushed black protective paint over the hand stamped chassis number. One for the Blue Oval fanatic and incredible in every respect.

INTERIOR
The interior of this Luxury specification Escort Cosworth is a very special place to be. The perforated Raven Leather Recaro upholstery, (Code LW), is spotlessly clean and in amazing condition, very unusual for Ford leather! The cut-pile carpets are perfect and still protected by genuine Ford floor mats which are the ultra-rare high specification in deep blue to harmonise with the exterior finish. The comprehensive electro-luminescent instrument panel is all functional, as are all gauges and controls including the factory fitted 2007 radio/cassette. The boot area is pristine with areas of factory wax in hidden apertures. The factory fitted space-saver spare wheel and correct jack still wear the sculptured carpeted covers.

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. The engine bay is absolutely untouched with all factory labels and plates intact as well as the original head shield. The permanent Ferguson four-wheel drive system with 34/66% front/rear power split mated to a MT75 5-speed gearbox is light and direct.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The design classic original 8 X 16” Ronal soft-spoke alloy wheels are in excellent order aside from a few minuscule marks to the untouched factory wheels. Matching premium branded and correct specification Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico 225/45 ZR16 tyres have masses of tread remaining. Electrically-controlled ABS anti-lock system with two microprocessors and ventilated front and rear discs offer immense stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
Built at the Rheine Assembly Plant in Germany in November 1992 and registered new on the 15th January 1993, this example is one of the highly sought-after 2,500 large turbo homologation specials on a K registration. Supplied by Ford RS Dealer, Tony Brooks of Weybridge, their supplying dealership rear screen sticker and tax discs holder are still fitted and the book pack still has the staff business cards and dealer keyrings. The history file is quite phenomenal and thorough perusal of such would consume many hours! Beautifully presented in separate folders, there are masses of chronologically filed service invoices and virtually every MOT and the original service books holds 14 stamped entries. All servicing is fully up to date and the cambelt was changed in Jun 2022. Three original keys are present including the master blade.

A separate file holds RS Owners Club membership documentation and multiple agreed valuations, the most recent being £82,000 in 2021. The previous owner is an RS Owners Club member and was Vice Chairman of the Hertfordshire and North London RS Owners Club. Two magazines, Fast Ford and Practical Classics, have used this very car which was chosen for its amazing condition and provenance to feature in a detailed buyer’s guide. This rare example is exceptional in every respect and offers strong appeal for the avid collector and Ford afficionado alike.

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A rare early Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico with AVO and RSOC National Day awards.

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, spare wheel housed in boot together with battery. Factory fitted options; Reversing lights, Speedblade wipers, Springalex steering wheel, cigar lighter.

EXTERIOR
The road version of the rally winner and available only at your Ford Rallye Sport dealer was the draw of these special cars built at the Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) division. Finished in one of the three launch colours, Sunset Red (Code J), this genuine early Mexico is stunning with incredible detailing extending to the underside for those wishing to enter the show circuit of this once proven concours winner. 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. A few minor blemishes do not detract from this Concours d’Elegance winner. The chrome, glass and badges are in immaculate order with the front screen still being the genuine Ford Triplex laminated item with accompanying sticker cleaned by Trico Speedblade wipers. The lens units are FoMoCo and the contrasting Mexico stickers are in perfect condition cementing the iconic rally look.

INTERIOR
High grade Black PVC upholstery, (Code AA), as fitted to ‘L’ specification early cars are simply incredible along with the rest of the interior. The padded facia has no cracks or rips and the correct matt-black finish to the beautiful instrument panel to eliminate dazzle is unmarked. Fitted with the factory 140mph speedometer and 8,000rpm rev counter, all gauges, controls and switches are fully operational. The optional black looped-pile carpet is spotlessly clean along with the desirable Springalex dished steering wheel. The boot area continues the showroom experience with the early Mexico’s battery-in-boot setup meaning the spare wheel is mounted to the boot floor. The nine-gallon fuel tank finished in factory matt grey and even the jack and wheel brace are within the original fawn muslin bag and black light protectors undamaged. Spectacular.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Spectators will drool in amazement under the bonnet of this desirable early Escort Mexico as it is so clean. The four cylinder 1600 GT crossflow unit with the 711M block is quoted in the sales brochure at 86bhp to go up to a ton with little effort and hit sixty in under 11 seconds. Correct specification from the AC oval metal airbox finished in silver to the tubular four-into-one exhaust system exactly replicated in stainless steel will please scrutineers. The original VIN plate and AVO ID plate remain fixed to the slam panel. The close ratio all-synchromesh 4-speed gearbox with heavy-duty three-rail shift ensures positive changes.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Fitted with the correct pressed steel wheels with the cooling slots measuring 5.5x13in and immaculate chrome hubcaps. The tyres are matching premium Dunlop SP6 175/70 R13 tyres with ample tread. The remote servo-assistance brakes powered by the early Girling Powerstop AHV 550 Mk2B helps grip the front discs and rear drums adequately.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley in October 1971, this vehicle has led the most incredible pampered existence with absolute enthusiasts. Highly regarded and registered with the both the AVO Owners Club and RS Owners Club, this example has won many prestigious awards during the 1980’s and 1990’s and is both an AVO National Day winner and RSOC National Day winner. Photos in the history file of the car at many events with trophies are a testament to the outstanding condition still witnessed today some 35 years later! A feature in Fast Ford magazine dated 1990 about long-term custodian, Les Harris, who has known the car from new when delivered to Ford RS Dealers, Whites of Taunton where he worked as a Ford mechanic. He recalls fellow mechanic and workshop foreman, Walter Miller, buying the car new and always wanted to be the next owner knowing it had always been serviced by Walter at the Ford main dealer. Les took the car to a concours level and after winning the Concours d ’Elegance at Longleat Ford Spectacular it was used to illustrate Graham Robson’s classic Ford feature. Historic photos, AVO Owners Club valuation, MOT certificates, book packs and brochures are just a few of the documents included along with a few valuable awards. The most recent agreed valuation dated December 2018 is for £60,000 and is now only available due to the current owners purchase of a Mk1 Ford Escort RS1600.

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A rare alloy block engine AVO Mk1 Ford Escort RS1600 with incredible history.

MODEL HISTORY
The Potent Mix is how Ford initially marketed the RS1600. Sedate looks of the family Escort Saloon but with an amazing Cosworth-designed BDA, (Belt Drive type A), engine. Only 1,154 RS1600s were made with production initially alongside the Twin Cam at Halewood in January 1970 transferring to the new AVO, (Advanced Vehicle Operations), facility in Aveley from October 1970. From late 1972 this homologation special replaced its Kent iron cylinder block with a Brian Hart light alloy unit only fitted to the last of these models. Less than 150 alloy blocked cars were produced helping to continue the world-class competition wins in the hands of Rally greats such as Roger Clark and Timo Makinen.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 body, front quarter bumpers, flared front wings, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, rear stone deflector, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, reversing lamps, RS1600 wing badges, RS circular boot badge, six pod sports binnacle, leather rimmed sports steering wheel, heater fan, two speed wiper, courtesy light, washable plastic headlining, push-round ashtray. Factory Options; Quartz Iodine headlamps, locking fuel cap, inertia reel seat belts.

EXTERIOR
This AVO Club registered stunning example is finished in striking and build specification, Sebring Red, (Code N). A remarkable survivor featured in many Ford hardback reference books, it boasts its originality proudly and correctly as manufactured by Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations. Owned by knowledgeable AVO Club Members this example has only ever had sympathetic conservation work and has never been completely restored. This includes the underside with all the correct AVO workmanship visible and commensurate with the 73,000 miles covered. Optional Quartz Iodine headlamps remain fitted along with FoMoCo rear lenses and the original front quarter chrome bumpers and rear chrome bumper have a mirror finish. Discreet RS badges are present and fitted. Rarely does a genuine and correct RS1600 come to market, especially an alloy block version, arguably making this the ultimate Mk1 high performance Escort.

INTERIOR
A Non-Custom cockpit fitted with Black padded GT-type seats, all in remarkable condition along with the rest of the interior. The leather rimmed RS three-spoke steering wheel, black headlining and L-design door cards are all undamaged. A genuine Mk1 Escort black carpet set replaced the original due to wear and all gauges and controls function along with the heater fan on both speed settings. The boot compartment is standard with the spare wheel correctly secured to the floor with the jack and wheel brace all within the hessian bag secured by a rubber strap. Marvellous.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Vitally important, this example is a matching numbers example still fitted with the Brian Hart alloy cylinder block installed to the few later produced cars enabling an increase in cylinder capacity to two litres to keep the cars competitive. The legendary Cosworth-designed BDA engine also boasts a 16-valve alloy cylinder head with the correct later twin Dellorto carburettors. With a 1601cc engine producing 120bhp, 0-60mph is despatched in 8.9secs and a top speed of 113mph is quoted. The cleanliness and detail under the bonnet is remarkable with the original Ford chassis plate and Special Build Order body plate proudly on display. The original 4-speed 2000E heavy duty gearbox is a sheer delight with a short throw action and a precise change.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Excellent and correct Silver Fox painted 5.5x13in spoke-style sports steel wheels are shod in Dunlop SP30 175/70 R13 tyres with ample tread. The remote servo-assistance brakes powered by the correct Girling Powerstop AHV 550 Mk2B helps grip the front discs and rear drums to offer by todays standards, fair braking performance.

HISTORY FILE
Believed to be one of the earliest surviving alloy-blocked cars to leave Aveley, this rare non-Custom was built in February 1973 and registered on the 1st August 1973 by F English Ltd, Ford RS dealers, to Mr Malcom Cluett. It has absolute traceable history from new commencing with a letter Mr Cluett explaining how he ordered a Monza Blue RS1600 with optional Quartz Iodine headlamps and inertia reel seat belts and on collection was presented with this Sebring Red car, albeit with the correct options! He even took a photo of his brand new RS1600 and it looks identical today! Detailed notes on each subsequent owner with accompanying invoices each time it was sold make fascinating reading. One such owner, previous RSOC Secretary Kevin Shortis, made a detailed video of the car in 1986 now transferred to a CD! There are also many historic photos taken by proud owners. This rare example is very well known to both the Ford AVO Owners Club and Ford RS Owners Club and has been previously valued by William Arnold, the Club RS1600 Registrar. It attended AVO National Day in 2009, the only time the current custodian of 15 years Darren Peacock, showed the car where it won best RS1600 and the glass trophy in the presentation case will be passed to the next owner. The vehicle has featured in both Rallye News and HAVOC and even in hard back books including; RS The Faster Fords by Jeremy Walton and Factory-Original Sporting Mk1 Escorts by Dan Williamson. In the latter, it features on the front cover and numerous photos of the car are used as reference to correct and unique features. A signed copy of the book is included in the history file along with an original brochure, price guide and workshop manuals. With such a special, correct and well documented example of the iconic RS1600, this is the one to have.

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A genuine AVO Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico with historic National Day awards.

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, varnished wood trim panels, reclining RS type contoured front seats, heated rear window. Dealer Special Build Programme; RS wiper blade wind deflector.

EXTERIOR
Finished in brilliant Diamond White this genuine Mexico is stunning. Detailing extending to the underside and engine bay will please both 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 with much of the glass still number plate etched. Some splits exist to the front and rear glass rubber. A few historic markings have been constantly present during the last 23 years of ownership and never prevented the car finishing in the top ten since 2004 at the prestigious Ford AVO National Days. A second place at the 2013 event being a true testament to the striking condition.

INTERIOR
True and exact in every respect to a Ford Mexico Custom Pack interior with hidden attention to detail beyond belief. Removing the pristine door cards will reveal components carefully removed, refurbished and painted. This theme is painstakingly continued throughout. The rare Kienzle clock housed within an uncut RS centre console joins all the other fully operational sports instrumentation providing at a glance concise information. The brushed nylon RS sports seats with optional headrests and button RS logos match a spotless loop pile carpet throughout. Only the varnished wood trim panel to the dash facia shows slight fade in an otherwise perfect interior. The boot area continues the showroom experience with unused tools complete with stickers neatly wrapped in the hessian bag resting on an impossible to source genuine unmarked boot mat.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Onlookers will marvel under the bonnet of this Escort Mexico as it is so clean. The GT crossflow unit with the 711M block has been worked on by renown Vulcan Engineering with the aim of originality in their costly 110 Spec upgrade including conversion of the cylinder head to run on unleaded. Photos of the stripped engine are in the history file. Near impossible to source and correct components grace this engine from the obvious Fomoco radiator to the inconspicuous dipstick bracket. Expect performance of the 1660cc engine to easily match the quoted 85bhp with 0 to 60mph in 10.7 seconds and a top speed over 100mph. The 4-speed synchromesh gearbox was fully rebuilt in by BGH Geartech Ltd with an aluminium bell housing and AP heavy duty clutch proving perfect changes every time.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
This car it is fitted with the spoke style sculptured pressed steel wheels measuring 5.5x13in finished in Silver Fox with plain stainless steel hubcaps all bright. New Michelin 165 HR13 have been fitted. Optional Minilite Sport Alloys, as available through the Ford Dealer Special Build Programme, are available as an alternative. A pressed steel spare is strapped and angled in the boot. The vacuum servo-assistance brakes run on the standard single line braking system with M16 front calipers on solid discs and Lockheed 9” rear brakes.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley in July 1973 this vehicle has only had seven owners from new. The third owner, Mr Farris joined the AVO club in 1979 and this rare car became the 50th Mexico to be added to the register. A beautiful catalogue of history accompanies the vehicle with detailed photographs taken each time any work has been carried out. This encompasses a 14 week engine rebuild in 1983 as featured in HAVOC, (The AVO Owners Club publication) to a bare metal respray in 2002, to a recent CD file revealing intricate detailing work such as the removal and refurbishment of the fuel tank amongst other things.

An extensive collection of invoices, MOT certificates and home produced technical specification sheets are included. The original owner literature including the Escort Mexico Owner’s Handbook encased in the A5 Ford Sure wallet remains with the spare keys. A previous owner has requested, after making the difficult decision to part with the car, that all trophies, medals, plaques and crystal awards remain with him as a memento of his tremendous efforts. Sold by KGF Classic Cars in 2013 and again in 2016, we are delighted to offer this vehicle a third time to the next discerning collector and Blue Oval enthusiast.

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One of 500, a Ford Focus RS Edition with 4,675 miles and five Ford stamps.

MODEL HISTORY
The Ford Focus RS hit instant iconic status ever since its first incarnation in the form of the Mk1 released in 2002, and the hype has never wavered throughout Mk2 and Mk3 production whereby demand has often far outstripped supply, especially for the limited-edition models. Warley at Brentwood in Essex, the then home of The Ford Motor Company UK, announced that production of the RS Focus would cease on the 6th April 2018 and to pay a deserved homage there were to be limited edition models to include the RS Edition, RS Red Edition and the RS Heritage Edition. Just 500 examples of the RS Edition were produced and all finished in Nitrous Blue with distinguishing features including amongst others, a Matt-black foil roof treatment, Matt-black mirrors and rear spoiler as well as blue-finish brake callipers and the mechanical Quaife mechanical limited-slip differential.

EQUIPMENT
All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, four selectable drive modes, SYNC3 8” touchscreen DAB audio nav system with reverse camera, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, Ford Power Starter button, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System, Performance gear-shift light. RS Edition Special Equipment; Nitrous Blue paintwork, Matt-black foil roof treatment, contrasting Matt-black door mirrors and rear spoiler, Anthracite 19in alloy wheels, blue-finish brake callipers, mechanical Quaife mechanical limited-slip differential, partial leather Recaro Race moulded seats, carbon fibre trim, heated steering wheel, Active City Stop. RS Luxury Pack standard on RS Edition; Privacy glass, rear parking sensors, Power-Fold door mirrors, cruise control/speed limiter, Ford KeyFree system. Factory options; Door edge protectors. Dealer accessories; Ford tailored carpet mats.

EXTERIOR
One of only 500 RS Edition models produced, this example boasts incredible credentials of Ford demonstrator plus one private owner, 4,675 miles from new and full Ford Main Dealer service history! Finished in the only colour available Nitrous Blue, (Code PG), the car presents exactly as you would expect from an example covering such low mileage with virtually flawless bodywork. The amazing underside and wheel arch apertures display component labels and stickers still attached having experienced pampered dry use and garage storage. The Ford dealer number plates remain fitted. A perfect example with amazing provenance.

INTERIOR
Upon opening the door of this red-hot Focus, you are instantly greeted with extrovert styling including the naked seat frame, bright blue contrast stitching throughout and brushed aluminium tread plates with RS logo. Climb into the phenomenal Recaro Race moulded seats with huge bolsters and harness holes and you are instantly aware this is a cockpit like no ordinary Focus! The partial leather/Alcantara seat upholstery, (Code AS), is in perfect condition as is the rest of the trim and soft-touch material in a car that has covered just 4,675 miles. The original carpet mats are present and of course all functions, gauges and controls are immaculate.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Specially designed for high performance, Ford’s 2.3 litre Ecoboost engine in this RS Edition produces 345bhp and torque from 470Nm, good for a 0-62mph in just 4.7 seconds and a 166mph top speed! In addition to this, the RS Edition and RS Red Edition along with the RS Heritage Edition were fitted with a mechanical Quiafe limited-slip front differential to limit torque delivered a wheel that has reduced traction and redistribute torque to the wheel with more traction in order to counteract the stability and acceleration detriments of a wheelspin. The engine bay is as new and just as it left the showroom. With the Quiafe ATB fitted to the front axle of the all-wheel-drive system and 6-speed manual gearbox, this sure-footed RS is a formidable performance machine.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Factory fitted Anthracite 19in alloy wheels are the rarer standard fitment, seldom seen and the wheel rims, spokes and RS centre caps remain in as new condition. Factory Michelin PilotSuperSport 235/35/ZR19 tyres have masses of tread. Huge ventilated front discs are gripped by blue-finish Brembo callipers, another styling feature of the RS Edition.

HISTORY FILE
This outstanding Ford Focus RS Edition was registered new on the 30th April 2018 by Foray Ford in Poole. After three months the first and only private owner purchased the car with whom it has been in ownership since. The genuine 4,675 miles from new is fully verified by full Ford Main Dealer service history with the service booklet showing five Ford stamped entries, the most recent carried out by TC Harrison Ford of Peterborough in March 2023. This service included a brake fluid change as detailed on the TC Harrison invoice which is filed alongside previous service invoices and every MOT since the first in 2021.

The vehicle presentation pack incudes the Ford document wallet containing the handbook and service book as well as the genuine Ford touch screen cleaning cloth unopened and sealed in cellophane. Both original RS remote fobs are present with two Elkins Ford keyrings and code tag. Among of the most coveted of the RS Focus and highly collectable with such amazing credentials.

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1 of 50 Ford Focus RS Heritage Editions, one owner, 92 miles and full Ford History.

MODEL HISTORY
Warley at Brentwood in Essex, the then home of The Ford Motor Company UK, announced on the 14th February 2018 a limited run of 50 Heritage Edition Focus RS models built to celebrate 50 years since the launch of the Ford Escort and to pay homage to the introduction of the RS brand to the UK. The final 50 right-hand-drive Focus RS units from the Saarlouis Plant in Germany were to be Heritage Editions and priced at £39,895 with anticipated huge demand. The 50 cars were finished only in “Tief Orange” (Deep Orange) with other unique styling features and performance accoutrements to make it, at 370bhp, the fastest Focus RS variant ever. It was announced by Ford UK boss, Andy Barratt, that all 50 cars were sold within 30 minutes of launch thanks to the frenzy created from a single Facebook post!

EQUIPMENT
All-Wheel Drive with Dynamic Torque Vectoring, four selectable drive modes, SYNC3 8” touchscreen DAB audio nav system, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps, Ford Power Starter button, Tyre-Pressure Monitoring System, Performance gear-shift light. RS Heritage Special Equipment; Tief Orange paintwork, black forged alloy wheels, grey-finish brake callipers, contrasting black door mirrors and rear spoiler, privacy glass, sunroof, rear parking sensors, partial leather Recaro Race moulded seats, carbon fibre trim, power-fold door mirrors, cruise control/speed limiter, heated steering wheel, mechanical Quaife limited-slip differential, FPM375 Mountune power upgrade. Dealer accessories; Ford tailored carpet mats.

EXTERIOR
If being one of only 50 Heritage Edition Focus RS models was not special enough, this example boasts mind-bending credentials of one owner from new, a verified 92 miles and full Ford supplying Main Dealer service history. Finished in the only colour available Tief Orange, (Deep Orange – Code SJF), the car is as new. The underside is perfect with every fragile label, sticker and clip fully intact and bright. Factory hand written pen notes applied to the rear bumper are still visible, soon lost on the first wash! The car is precisely as it left the dealership and even the front number plate has never been permanently affixed. A perfect example with amazing provenance.

INTERIOR
Upon opening the door of this volcanic Focus, you are instantly greeted with extrovert styling including the naked seat frame emblazoned with Recaro lettering, bright blue contrast stitching throughout and brushed aluminium tread plates with RS logo. Climb into the phenomenal Recaro Race moulded seats with huge bolsters and harness holes and you are instantly aware this is a cockpit like no ordinary Focus! The partial leather/Alcantara seat upholstery, (Code AR), is in perfect condition along with the entire cabin space as to be expected with a car that has covered just 92 miles! The fastidious owner from new was immediately aware after purchase that the car was to be preserved as close to factory as possible and as such has ensured that interior protective film to the sill plates and even the SYNC3 8” touchscreen has never been removed and the plastic Recaro seat covers and headrest sleeves remain. Flawless throughout.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Specially designed for high performance, Ford’s 2.3 litre Ecoboost engine in the heritage Edition gained the dealer fitted FPM375 Mountune upgrade which increased overboost power from 350bhp to 370bhp and torque from 470Nm to 510Nm over the standard RS, good for a 0-62mph in just 4.7 seconds and a 165mph top speed! In addition to this, the Heritage was fitted with a mechanical Quiafe limited-slip front differential to limit torque delivered a wheel that has reduced traction and redistribute torque to the wheel with more traction in order to counteract the stability and acceleration detriments of a wheelspin. The engine bay is as new and just as it left the factory with huge Ford Performance badge, Deep Orange Mountune hoses and RS air box casing as well as all stickers, labels and PDI markings present. With the Quiafe ATB fitted to the front axle of the all-wheel-drive system and 6-speed manual gearbox, this sure-footed RS is a formidable performance machine.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Black forged 19in alloy wheels are original standard fitment for the RS Heritage Edition and remain in as new condition. Factory Michelin PilotSuperSport 235/35/ZR19 tyres have covered 92 miles. Huge ventilated front discs are gripped by unique grey-finish Brembo callipers, another styling feature of the Heritage Edition.

HISTORY FILE
This outstanding Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition, one of just 50 made, was registered new on the 31st March 2018 by Evans Halshaw Glasgow Ford. The car boasts arguably unrepeatable provenance of one owner, a genuine 92 miles from new and seamless annual servicing carried out by the supplying Ford main Dealer!

A lifelong blue oval enthusiast, Mr Davis has owned many RS Ford cars in the past and he was able to secure the order for this RS Heritage Edition. The approach by Mr Davis to his ownership of the car was set out from the start that the car should be preserved, and his mindset to this aim was beyond fastidious. The car itself was to be prepared for handover upon which strict instructions were that all factory applied labels usually removed and discarded during the PDI were to be kept. They indeed were and are laminated in the history file, as is every single page of the entire history folder! Interior upholstery covers and protective film were to be kept along with the original Mountune box holding the factory Ford parts removed during fitting of the FPM375 power upgrade kit. The front numberplate has never even had the film removed and RS Heritage show plates are made up for display purposes. Furthermore, absolutely every shred of paperwork has been retained starting from the new vehicle order form and sales invoice for £40,500. Mr Davis also insisted that all factory paperwork, dockets, build sheets and even the Mountune kit dispatch note were kept. Further handover documentation include the PDI sheet and disclaimer letter signed by customers to confirm they would not sell on their RS within the first year of ownership. Throughout his meticulous ownership, Mr Davis has stored the car in a temperature and humidity-controlled chamber and the 92 miles has been accrued when the car has returned to Evans Halshaw Glasgow Ford every single year for servicing. Each annual service has been carried out within a four-day window of the anniversary of the previous ones and not satisfied with the online service record only, the owner acquired a physical service book which is fully stamped. Every service invoice and condition report has also been kept in the large box file and on the service job cards there is the strict instruction, ‘do not wash’ as standard service washes were deemed inferior for this car! Completing the amazing history file is original sales and promotional literature as well as a copy of The Sun Motors supplement where the new Ford Focus RS Heritage Edition was pitched against the equally orange new Ford Mustang GT. Both original Ford key units are present each with tags and dealer fobs.

One of the most coveted of all RS cars and surely the jewel in even the best RS collections.

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An enthusiast owned oldskool Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 in superb condition.

EQUIPMENT
Polyurethane front end incorporating four Cibie quartz halogen headlamps, front air dam, rubberised tail spoiler, twin bodyside coachline, RS2000 decals, laminated windscreen, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window, separate fuel, water temperature and oil pressure gauges, padded sun visors, two-speed heater, aeroflow ventilation with eye ball vents. RS Custom feature; Recaro front seats with fishnet headrests, centre console, glovebox, quartz clock, remote control drivers door mirror, bronze tinted glass, full trimmed door cards, cut pile carpeting, vanity mirror, alloy road wheels. Accessories; CD Player.

EXTERIOR
This fabulous RS2000 is finished in iconic Diamond White, (Code XSC-691), boasting an amazing deep show shine with a polished finish that will really impress onlookers. All trim sections, RS decals and badges remain intact and are in excellent order. Unique to the Custom model, Bronze tinted glass is fitted and the rubbers and door seals are soft and black. The polyurethane droop snoot is straight a perfectly colour matched along with all other panels with uniform gaps. The wheel recesses and the underside is spotlessly clean and black waxoyled for protection and use. Correct and desirable Cibie lights are fitted to all four units and the rubberised tail spoiler is straight and undamaged. Perfect for the show circuit.

INTERIOR
Factory build correct Custom trim has been appointed with Chocolate Beta Plus Fabric by renown and trusted experts, Aldridge Trimming Ltd. The undamaged fascia and dash top houses fully functional gauges and equipment and the original simulated leather bound three spoke steering wheel remains fitted in perfect condition. The headrest to the passenger side has a few loose threads. The heater fan works on both settings and the quartz clock requires a tap to work. The cut pile carpets are clean and full and two period door speakers are operational to a modern CD player. The original Custom cut pile carpet remains in the boot and perfectionists will spot the worn but still attached colour code sticker. The Ford jack within the hessian is still present too!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The original matching numbers 1993cc SOHC engine has avoided the hugely common modification trend and is factory standard with amazing attention to detail allowing bonnet up exhibiting. Performance figures of 108.2mph top speed and 0-60 in just 8.5 seconds are quoted. A Type-9 five speed synchromesh gearbox is fitted and widely accepted to assist modern day cruising and improved economy. The correct four speed gear knob is fitted to the interior selector.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Machined polished RS style four spoke 7J x 13in alloy wheels are in immaculate order with matching Toyo Proxes 185/60 R13 tyres. Vacuum servo assisted front disc brakes with rear drums brakes offer fair braking but fall short of modern standards.

HISTORY FILE
Supplied new by Ford Rallye Sport Dealers, V.M.W. Motors on the 1st August 1980 to a Mr John Hicks. Supplied with the original Ford service book and incredibly virtually every MOT from new to warrant the 93,456 miles. An A4 folder neatly displaying previous tax discs, old invoices and RS Owners Club Valuation Certificates makes fascinating reading and confirms authenticity with the RS Owners Club rarely seen on other examples. Two sets of keys with one key doing the ignition, both door locks and boot. Coming from a stable of desirable RS Fords including an Escort Twincam and Escort Cosworth, this car provides the RS2000 hunter a unique and highly sought after opportunity.

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A legendary Ford Escort RS Cosworth Luxury with 26,245 miles and full 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), team. 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. (Source Wikipedia, 1995 Edition One RS Brochure and the RS Owners Club).

EQUIPMENT
Body colour front bumper with black lower extension, front air dam, louvred bonnet air intakes, wing air extraction grilles, integral driving lights and fog lights, driver airbag, central double locking, padded armrest with cassette storage, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, white sports dials, Ford 2008 RDS radio/cassette. Luxury Model comprising of; Electrically operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen, heated washer jets, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, electric sunroof, electric windows, carpeted door bins. Factory Options; Air conditioning, passenger airbag, CD player Model 2040.

EXTERIOR
The exhilarating exterior of this Escort RS Cosworth is nothing short of magnificent finished in the iconic Fast Ford colour of Diamond White, (Code B2). The paintwork boasts an impeccable shine thanks to cherished upkeep and very low mileage with no noteworthy imperfections other than a few carefully touched in marks. All exterior trim, lights, badges and rubbers are excellent and the correct Ford window Security System stickers remain fitted as well as Ford Main Dealer number plates, rear screen sticker and tax disc holder. The vulnerable adjustable splitter to the lower front spoiler is fully intact and the underside is remarkably clean. A small period tracker aerial is fitted to the rear of the roof. An amazing example of this Ford RS legend.

INTERIOR
The interior of this Escort Cosworth is factory standard with Luxury Pack benefits. The Recaro seats are finished in standard Grey Hexagon Cloth, (Code L9), and are immaculately clean and free from wear with firm bolsters retaining correct shape. Fitted with the optional CFC-free air conditioning blowing ice cold and fully operational factory upgraded Model 2040 CD player, this is a great drivers cockpit. A Clifford Concept 300 Thatcham Approved alarm has been fitted and a small LED flasher is neatly mounted on the dashboard top. The original headlining is pristine and Ford carpet mats protecting a perfect cut-pile carpet. The boot area is immaculate and houses the factory fitted and unused space-saver spare wheel and correct jack with carpeted covers. A stunning RS interior, totally original and unspoilt.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The RS Cosworth powerplant warrants little introduction. Fitted with the factory standard Generation Two Ford EEC IV electronic engine management system and Garrett AiResearch T25 turbocharger and intercooler, the motorsport pedigree of this car is obvious. Expect the car to accelerate rapidly through 0-60 in 5.7 seconds and reach a top speed of 144mph as quoted by Ford. The engine bay is stunningly clean and displays factory seam sealer and weld dots to the wings along with original plates and stampings to pass strict Ford aficionado scrutiny. The heatshield and Ford battery cover are both fully intact. The permanent Ferguson four-wheel drive system with 34/66% front/rear power split mated to a MT 75 5-speed gearbox is a delight.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Immaculate Ford RS Ronal 8 X 16” five-spoke alloy wheels are shod in correct specification Pirelli P700-Z 225/45 ZR16 tyres fitted brand new in October 2022 at a cost of £1,306.80! Electrically-controlled ABS anti-lock system with two microprocessors and ventilated front and rear discs offer immense stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
Assembled in November 1995 at the Rheine Assembly Plant in Germany, this factory specified Luxury model was registered on the 1st December 1995 by Ford Main Dealer, Evans Halshaw Motors in Halifax. Complete history mostly by Ford Main Dealers throughout the cars life is neatly and chronically filed to leave no doubt to the care lavished on the car. The first owner was the proprietor of an established sports and classic car dealership who owned the car for three years. There have been just two further keepers, the previous owner having purchased the car in 2005 and ownership history is fully traceable with both used car sales invoices in the history file. Every MOT certificate dating back to the first in 1998 along with many invoices fully verify the 26,245 miles covered. All handbooks, guides and point of sale literature is held in the Ford document wallet and three keys including the red master key are present. In November 2022 works carried out include among other maintenance included a major service, brake overhaul including calliper recondition and timing belt renewal with supporting invoice for £4,150. The original service book with corresponding stamped entries also has meticulous and highly detailed notes pertaining to thorough maintenance. Completing the history file are numerous RS Owners Club Concours Logbook Competition entries whereby the car completed for several years in various class categories. Even every single tax disc has been kept from the very first to the final one when they were discontinued! Look no further for a stunning example of this famous Ford RS, most definitely a cut above the rest!

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A very early Pre-Aeroflow Ford Lotus Cortina Mk1 Club registered with full history.

MODEL HISTORY
The Lotus-developed Cortina emerged after Fords Walter Hayes asked Colin Chapman to build a homologation special with which the Blue Oval could beat all comers. It went on to dominate saloon car racing and rallying with the likes of Jim Clark and Sir John Whitmore at the wheel. Fitted with a similar Ford-based Lotus twin overhead camshaft engine as used in the Lotus Elan, it was pitched as a performance car for the family man. With the early cars having many unique and desirable features such as aluminium body panels and a specially developed Lotus A-Frame suspension, 444YKK is an historically important car being the 88th example built at the Lotus factory in Cheshunt. It is within 20 of the earliest Pre-Aeroflow cars known to the Lotus Cortina Club Register. Source Rikki Nock, Membership Secretary & Registrar.

EQUIPMENT
Aluminium bonnet, bootlid and doorskins, rectangular Ford wing badge, opening front quarter vent windows, opening rear quarter windows, Lotus wooden steering wheel and concave gearknob, umbrella-style handbrake, antenna on right-hand side of steering column controlling horn, side lights, panel lights, main beam and dipper. Tachometer, combined water temp and oil pressure gauge, choke, wiper control, rear view mirror combined with interior light, front and rear ashtrays, driver and passenger sun visors, padded centre console, front parcel tray.

EXTERIOR
Absolutely gorgeous finished in the iconic Ford Ermine White, (Code BA), with the Sherwood Green Flash. Instantly recognisable as an early car with the Consul on the bonnet badge, smaller front grille and separate oval indicators. The knowledgeable perfectionists will be pleased that all the hard to spot early car features are present too. The desirable aluminium panels are free from distortion and scrutinising the underside will reveal the immaculate A-Frame and one piece torpedo propeller shaft along with all other detailed and spotlessly clean early car features. Correct sealed beam Lucas headlamps remain fitted and the ornate Butler rear lamp is free from damage. All badges are correct including the rare oblong Ford badge only fitted to the nearside front wing and one key fits all locks. Amazing.

INTERIOR
Special individual seats fitted to early cars are modified standard frames featuring extra padding around the edges of the squab remaining in beautiful condition and the Dunlop Hytone moulded rubber floor covering is perfect. All Lotus Elan derived instruments contained within the unmarked dash pod function which is fronted by the correct three-slotted spoke Springall steering wheel whose thin wooden rim has metal grip-studs on its far side. The door cards and door furniture is unmarked as is the confetti headlining and even the original type door seals with the metal corner fastener remain fitted. Opening the aluminium boot reveals all the strengthening bars, battery and floor mounted spare wheel. Importantly and clearly seen under the boot mat is the spot welded A-Frame hump to allow the differential to clear on full compression. The jack, wheel brace and handle remain. Simply Stunning.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The Lotus twin-cam engine is steeped with racing pedigree and the unit in this matching numbers car is LP104. Former F1 British Racing Motors (BRM) Engineer, Paul Fisher, was entrusted to remanufacture the engine to as new condition in 2015, fully blueprinted with an itemised invoice and photos to prove totalling 102 hours. A dyno test confirms 132bhp. Mated to a Lotus Elan close-ratio gearbox and being an early car the differential casing, clutch housing and gearbox tailshaft are of alloy. Claimed speeds of 45mph in first, 69 in second, 92 in third and approaching 110 in fourth are quoted in period road tests.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Wide rimmed Dunlop steel road wheels measuring 5.5J x 13 are shod in radial Dunlop SP Sport Aquajet tyres with ample tread. The spare wheel is bolted to the floor with the correct captive wheel nut under the floor. The Girling remote hydraulic servo assisted brakes with discs upfront and drums to the rear are standard fitment.

HISTORY FILE
Production of the Lotus developed Cortina commenced in February 1963 and 444YKK was the 88th example to be built in April 1963 by Lotus at its plant in Cheshunt. Supplied by Haynes of Maidstone to a Mrs D Hay-Bolton on the 16th July 1963, this prime example has been owned by some highly regarded and well known Lotus Cortina Club members. The late Trevor Barefoot being just one. He has created some of the most authentic restorations of Pre-Aeroflow cars and along with this example, has owned some of the most desirable Lotus Cortinas including 550VAR, (ex Jim Clarke road car) and Bruce Reynolds’s Great Train Robbery car BMK723A! Everything from the original build sheet and green Buff logbook to the full engine rebuild and restoration in 2014 is catalogued. The history file is immense and includes valuable Lotus Club valuations, historic invoices and MOT certificates, original newspaper print Lotus Cortina adverts and road test reports and even more recent magazine features including Practical Classics Lotus Cortina Mk1 buyers Guide and Classic Cars magazine group test. The car has also been featured in Quarter Bumper, the magazine of the Lotus Cortina Register. With so many spurious examples lacking history and correct specification, this example will please the most discerning.

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A pristine Ford Fiesta ST150 with one owner and full annual Ford history.

EQUIPMENT
Computer optimised unitary welded steel body, rigid occupant safety cell, energy absorbing crumple zones, ABS, EBD, ESP, driver and front passenger airbags, Quickclear heated windscreen, stereo radio/CD model 6006, Thatcham CAT 1 alarm, Passive Anti-Theft System immobiliser (PATS), remote locking, electric windows, electric heated mirrors. Special ST Equipment; ST design 17in alloy wheels, sports tuned suspension, uprated braking, performance exhaust system, sports ‘Aero’ kit, boot spoiler, ST scuff plates and metal pedal. Dealer Options; Exterior styling pack 2 – side GT stripes, tailored Fiesta floor mats.

EXTERIOR
Fast becoming a highly sought-after modern classic hot hatchback, the Fiesta ST150 presented here has covered 39,264 miles with full Ford Main Dealer service history and one owner from new. The pristine and factory original Colorado Red paintwork, (Code K2), is simply incredible with no noteworthy imperfections other than two carefully touched in stone chips to the bonnet lip. The racy ‘Aero’ body-styling kit and chunky sports trim sections, badges and optional GT side stripes are as new. Originality seekers will be pleased to see factory stickers and labels in the door shuts as well as the supplying Ford dealer number plate, rear screen sticker and tax disc holder. The underside and wheel apertures are super clean and original having always been garaged. A prime example of the facelift Fiesta ST150.

INTERIOR
Inside this sporting hot Ford are a pair of body-hugging ST-branded partial leather sports front seats with Hot Copper fabric, (Code CA). The entire cabin space, seats and trims can only be described as perfect and it is very obvious that this is a very well cared for and cherished example. Bright red ST emblems to the seats, steering wheel and sill scuff plates emphasise the performance credentials, and all functions and controls operate including the air conditioning and model 6006 stereo radio/CD. Ford Fiesta floor mats have preserved the pristine carpet. An unmolested hot hatch Ford interior and one for the perfectionist.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the Ford 2.0 litre Duratec engine, the power output is quoted as 147bhp at 6000rpm and 190Nm torque at 4500rpm. The maximum speed is 129mph while 0-60 is dispatched in just 7.9 seconds. The engine bay is spotless and displays factory stickers, panels stamps and clear chassis number stamping as well as the often-perished parts component labels. The standard Durashift 5-speed manual transmission is wonderfully tight and precise, perfect for quick and enthusiastic changes!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Unique ST design 17” alloy wheels show no curb damage and all Ford badged centre caps are preserved. The harshest of critics will note nothing other than some very faint staining to some inner spokes, barely visible. Matching Pirelli PZeroNero tyres of size 205/40 ZR17 are fitted with plenty of tread showing. The original space saver spare wheel still wears the factory Continental rubber which has never been used, housed in the pristine boot floor which has factory stickers and PDI markings still visible. The equally unused factory jack and wheel brace are present. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with discs to all four wheels offer rapid stopping power for this performance hot hatch.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 28th April 2006 by Main Dealer, Brunel Ford Main of Bristol, this prime example has covered just 39,264 miles from new. The one and only owner, an avid Ford enthusiast, has only made the difficult decision to sell this example after nearly 17 years of ownership due to the purchase of a brand-new final edition Ford Fiesta ST! The car has benefitted from exacting servicing and maintenance as evidenced by the full Ford Main Dealer service history with annual entries in the service book! The manufacturer servicing schedule has been closely adhered to with major services carried out when due and the most recent service was in April 2022 at 38,633 miles. The Ford zip up document wallet houses the original handbook and service book as well as both sets of keys with dealer fob and code tag. A separate large file holds servicing invoices and maintenance receipts, all Ford Main Dealer, as well as previous MOT certificates.

Representing the next generation of collectable fast Fords, it is virtually impossible to fault this car.

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