Introduced in 1986 as the successor to the original Series 1, the Series 2 combined the explosive turbocharged performance buyers expected with improved refinement, better road manners and a more contemporary aerodynamic appearance.

Powered by Ford’s fuel-injected 1.6-litre turbocharged CVH engine driving through a limited-slip differential, the RS Turbo delivered genuinely exciting performance and quickly became one of the most recognisable performance cars of the decade.

Offered here is a 1987 example finished in the ever-desirable Radiant Red with the correct and hugely evocative grey Recaro interior trimmed with Red detailing.

The car presents particularly well overall, retaining the purposeful stance and unmistakable visual appeal that has made the RS Turbo such a cult classic among enthusiasts.

Importantly, this example benefits from notable mechanical upgrades, most significantly a Burton Power-built 2.0-litre bottom end conversion, giving the car considerably stronger perfo...