£10,136 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£10,136 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
UK • 28 Oct 2026 • Lot 114
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo is a left-hand drive, Portuguese import presented in impressive original condition, showing just 64,339 kilometers. Recently recommissioned with a new cambelt, water pump, suspension, brakes, and tires, this desirable hot hatch benefits from a dry climate history and is largely standard, making it a promising example for collectors.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in impressive condition throughout, with a remarkably untouched interior and an underside with no signs of previous welding or corrosion. It has been subject to light recommissioning and has spent much of its life in a drier climate, which has likely helped preserve its condition.
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40,000 miles
WF0BXXGCABHJ36438
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E192PBX
1987
Auction
£10,136 (Est: £12,000 - £14,000)
1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Brightwells • UK • 28 Oct 2026
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
Reserve lowered; Left-hand drive Portugese import in impressive condition throughout; showing just 64,339 kilometers; factory black car driven to the sale
Introduced in 1984, the Ford Escort RS Turbo brought turbocharged performance to the Mk3 Escort range, combining the practicality of Ford’s popular hatchback with sporting credentials developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering division.
Powered by a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine producing 132bhp, the RS Turbo quickly established itself as one of the defining hot hatches of the 1980s.
With its distinctive body kit, Recaro sports seats and punchy turbocharged performance, the RS Turbo has since become one of Ford’s most desirable performance models of the era.
Manufactured in 1987 and originally delivered new to Spain, this RS Turbo was imported and registered in the UK in 2023, where it has remained in the hands of our vendor ever since.
An original factory black car, this example presents in impressive condition throughout....
Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 4 RS Turbos
£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,007
Median Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Escort Mark 4 RS Turbo Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 15th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
63,914 kilometers
MOT History
Passed
On 16th Feb 2026, 63,914 kilometers
Passed
On 21st Jul 2023, 63,878 kilometers
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailbox hanger cracking/split (6.1.2 (a))
Failed
On 21st Jul 2023, 63,878 kilometers
There were 10 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailbox hanger cracking/split (6.1.2 (a))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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