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£10,650

1987 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 Project

United Kingdom • 16 Apr 2026 • Lot 1435

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This RS Turbo is a restoration project with low ownership and believed-genuine mileage. While it has desirable original features and a largely complete body, it needs significant work including sill replacement, corrosion repair, and engine recommissioning.

Condition

4

The car requires a full set of sills on both sides, and there is some corrosion around the footwells. The engine is currently a non-runner. There is also moderate wear on the exterior, interior, and/or wheels.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

56,247 miles

Reg Number:

D990 THR

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description Exciting restoration project Last MOT expired in March 2007 Showing just 56,247 miles - believed genuine Just 2 former keepers HPI Clear Opportunity knocks Some cars shout.

Others quietly wait for the right person.

A remarkably low-ownership, unmodified RS Turbo that looks like a genuine opportunity to bring an icon back to life.

Background - ownership that tells a story In a world of heavily used and often modified RS Turbos, this one stands apart.

Just two former keepers First owner: 2 years 5 months Second owner: an incredible 29 years 4 months With the current vendor since 2019 Odometer reads 56,247 miles (believed genuine) Last visit to an MOT station was in March 2007, at 56,219 miles This is not a car that’s been through many hands, quite the opposite.

Outside A straight, largely complete example with all the right ingredients.

Finished in Radiant Red Bodywork generally presents well Underside requires attention before road use The vendor advises that “ The car...