1996 FORD ESCORT RS COSWORTH - 30,409 MILES

KEY FACTS

• A very smart example of the eye-catching performance hero, offered with remarkably low mileage and in highly original condition throughout.
• Under the bonnet is the 2.0-litre turbocharged Cosworth YBT engine, producing 227bhp and 224lb-ft of torque, driving all four wheels through a five-speed manual gearbox.
• The odometer displays just 30,409 miles, which is fully supported by the car’s maintenance history.
• It has only two prior keepers, and has benefitted from regular servicing while in use.
• The car will be supplied with its original bill of sale and every MOT test certificate from new.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Escort RS Cosworth ‘Lux’ left the factory with an Ash Black finish and Raven Black Recaro seats.
• Factory equipment includes a Ford 2000 CD player, electric windows, an electric sunroof and air conditioning. 
• The exhaust has been replaced with a replica of the original, as the OEM item is no longer available. The original exhaust will be supplied, and is believed to be in serviceable condition. 
• Its original owner’s manuals, service book and Godfrey Davis bill of sale will be included, along with all of its past MOT test certificates and a raft of maintenance invoices. 

CONDITION

• There is no known bodywork damage. 
• Its Ash Black finish remains entirely original, with some very minor corrosion bubbles on the wheel arches. 
• In the cabin, the Raven Black Recaro seats have some age-related creasing on their leather bolsters, but there is no major wear to report. 
• There are no known electrical or mechanical faults.
• The most recent MOT test was on 10 February 2021 at 30,409 miles, which was a clean pass with no advisories or defects. 

SERVICE HISTORY

• In August 2019 at 30,330 miles, technicians at Causeway Garage carried out a major service and light mechanical overhaul, replacing the engine oil, rear main engine oil seal, filters, spark plugs, timing belt, brake fluid, brake hoses, fuel pump, fuel hoses, fuel line, front gearbox layshaft seal, gearbox oil and the exhaust, before re-gassing the air conditioning system and checking the wheel alignment. 

Dates and Mileages:

• 11/07/1997 - 3,995 miles - Godfrey Davis Motor Group 
• 29/06/1998 - 4,869 miles - Godfrey Davis Motor Group 
• 10/05/1999 - 11,230 miles - Godfrey Davis Motor Group 
• 22/09/2000 - 16,941 miles - Godfrey Davis Motor Group 
• 02/10/2001 - 19,435 miles - Godfrey Davis Motor Group 
• 13/06/2003 - 25,617 miles - C D Bramall
• Unrecorded - 27,285 miles - Automotive Unlimited
• 31/07/2007 - 27,921 miles - Grove Garage
• 18/10/2019 - 30,330 miles - Causeway Garage

SUMMARY

Offered at no reserve, this Ford Escort RS Cosworth is an extremely well-preserved example of the breed, which remains entirely unmodified and in very good condition throughout. It could now be used as a truly thrilling weekend drive companion, though it would also make a sophisticated addition to a collection of iconic Fords. 

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