1993 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH - 28,452 MILES

KEY FACTS

• An award-winning example of the iconic bewinged hot hatch of the early 1990s, which has won multiple concours events.
• Under the vented bonnet is a 2.0-litre turbocharged Cosworth YBT engine, producing 227bhp and 224lb-ft of torque in standard form. This power is transmitted to all four wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
• Very well known in the RS owners’ community, formerly owned by Mark Barber; this car was the cover star for The Essential Buyer’s Guide to the RS Cosworth Sierra and Escort models.
• The car was kept off the road between 2006 and 2018, and throughout this period was used solely for concours events.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• Finished in Radiant Red, this RS Cosworth is a ‘Lux’ model with the associated full black leather upholstery.
• It rides on the original 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, shod in the period-correct Pirelli P Zero Asimmetrico tyres.
• The cabin is equipped with Recaro front seats, and the black leather upholstery is all original with the correct perforated centre panels.
• Factory equipment includes electric windows, electric boot release, and heated front and rear screens. This car also retains the original Ford stereo head unit and CD player.
• The car is equipped with an original OEM one-piece exhaust system, and has no mechanical modifications or upgrades whatsoever.
• It is reported to have secured more than 150 concours and show trophies over a 10-year period - a testament to its remarkable originality and pristine condition.

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage.
• Its Radiant Red paintwork lives up to its name, and is in genuinely outstanding condition, as shown in the photo gallery below. Light lenses, badging, and other exterior trim is also in superb order.
• The leather interior is exceptionally good for its age. There are slight signs of use and some surface creases and scratches commensurate with the low mileage, but in general the upholstery looks stunning.
• There are no known electrical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 24th September 2021, when it achieved a first-time pass with no advisories. The history reflects the fact that the car was off the road and undriven between 2006 and 2018.

SUMMARY

This Ford Escort RS Cosworth is an incredible example of a legendary 1990s ‘poster car’, and it has myriad concours and show awards to its name to prove the point. Combining motorsport pedigree with extroverted styling and a gloriously punchy turbocharged engine, the RS Cosworth is a sought-after modern classic. Prospective owners of any collectible car are often told to buy the best example they can afford, and this particular ‘Cossie’ is undoubtedly among the best of all.

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