£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
Vehicle Details
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.
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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Manual
Transmission:
WFOBXXGCABFB41919
Chassis No:
Odometer:
55,653 miles
C656 JFV
Reg Number:
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...
Points of note
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,715
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Oct 23 2016
Latest MOT Mileage
55,650 miles
Registration Date
1985-11-26
MOT History
Passed
On Oct 24 2015 with 55,650 miles
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