Vehicle Description
The Ford Escort RS Turbo was based on the three-door Ford Escort
saloon and was supplied in a Diamond White body colour only. The
engine fitted to the RS Turbo was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit
the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger.
Computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating
turbocharger boost control were also fitted. Aesthetically, the RS
Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a� body
coloured front grill, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. On the
tailgate, an XR3i spoiler (also body coloured) was fitted together
with 'RS Turbo' decals. The interior was trimmed in a combination
of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and XR3i-type Recaro LS bucket seats
were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000
examples and many were modified in period for racing. This
delightfully restored and rare example of the Ford RS Turbo has
been sourced from a fast Ford enthusiast who has maintained the car
regardless of cost. Finished in Diamond White, it was first
registered in January 1986 to its owner in Tunbridge Wells and
listed from new as a Escort 3DR F1 Turbo Custom; we believe this is
due to the sunroof option, electric windows and opening rear
quarter windows that were not found as standard. Still boasting its
original Ford radio, all dealer booklets and owner's manuals, this
car was fully restored in 2008 and detailed by the then owner;
works included new inner and outer wings, sills, floors and arches
before coating in 2k primer and finishing in its original colour.�
The process was fully photographed and documented in the history
file. The underside was then Wax Oiled and new carpets and sound
deadening applied as well as a new dashboard. The engine is as
original apart from a few personal touches such as a chrome rocker
cover and new leads but otherwise everything under the bonnet is
standard as is the original gearbox. The history shows recent bills
and care combined with the original service booklet with no less
than 16 entries including a recent service and new MoT test
certificate until June 2018. This is a genuine opportunity to
purchase every 80's schoolboy's dream car and a rare treat to find
one in such fine condition. For sale by auction on Saturday 23
September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands, Brooklands Motor
Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753 639170
