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£25,760 (Est: £19,000 - £22,000)

1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 A True 1980s Steet Icon

United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 138

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AI Listing Summary

This 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1 is a largely standard example that has been brought back to life after many years in dry storage, benefiting from a reconditioned engine and other upgrades. While the car is structurally sound with a good underside, it requires recommissioning and some cosmetic improvements, particularly to the paintwork and interior.

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Condition 

6

The car is described as being in "good condition" but needing recommissioning. There are minor scuffs and crazing on the rear spoiler, and the interior trim requires refurbishment with cracks in the dash top and attention needed for the seats. The dash gauges are also not working.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WFOBXXGCABFB41919

Odometer:

55,653 miles

Reg Number:

C656 JFV

RHD/LHD:

RHD

We are indebted to the vendor for the following description: “This 1985 Series 1 Escort RS Turbo which has been in dry storage for many years.

It has been brought out and brought back to life with some nice upgrades.

The car has been fitted with a fully reconditioned engine and injection system with a new Air Tech performance intercooler and a stainless-steel performance exhaust system.

This RS Turbo Escort is not rusty or welded and doesn't need it due to being stored in perfectly dry conditions for most of its life.

The complete underside still has its white factory finish.

(see photos).

The interior trim requires refurbishment with the usual cracks in the dash top.

The drivers and passengers' seats require attention, and the dash gauges are not working.

Please bear in mind this is a 40-year-old ‘survivor’ car and well worth finishing to a high standard to make it a valuable classic car and only requires recommissioning and getting running again.” There is an amount of paperw...

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£8,448

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£23,700

Median Price (Since 2020)

£63,000

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