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£29,120 (Est: £25,000 - £27,000)
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo
United Kingdom • 5 Aug 2026 • Lot 7
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare and highly desirable Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 with only 79,515 miles from new and minimal use over the last two decades. It boasts a comprehensive history file, dry storage, and recent MOT with no advisories, making it an exceptional example of a sought-after 1980s performance hot hatch.
Condition
9
The car has covered a mere 1,596 miles in the last 21 years, has been dry stored for the majority of its life, and has resided in a heated garage for the past 11 years, helping to preserve its excellent condition. It passed its recent MOT with no advisories and was driven to the site for photography, starting, driving, and stopping as expected. The description mentions 'one of the nicest examples to come to market for many years' and 'outstanding Escort'. These factors indicate near-perfect condition with minor signs of use, fitting the criteria for an Outstanding (9) rating.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WF0BXXGCABFR64059
Odometer:
79,515 miles
Reg Number:
C699RMV
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Description Displaying just 79,515 miles from new; covering a mere 1,596 miles during the last 21 years; rare and highly desirable Series One; large history file; probably one of the nicest example to come to market for many years Few performance Fords have achieved the legendary status of the Escort RS Turbo Series 1.
Introduced in 1984 as the halo model of the Escort range, its combination of aggressive styling, Recaro interior, turbocharged performance and limited production numbers quickly cemented its place as one of the most desirable hot hatches of the 1980s.
Today, genuine, well-preserved examples are increasingly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
First registered in October 1985, this Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 is powered by the spirited 1,597cc turbocharged engine, coupled to the correct five-speed manual transmission.
Finished in the iconic Diamond White with the unmistakable grey RS Recaro cloth interior, the car has had just seven former keepers and ...
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£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,440
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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