Sold | 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Early and highly original ‘B’-plate example presented in superb condition with excellent provenance

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£21,375 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)

1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Early and highly original ‘B’-plate example presented in superb condition with excellent provenance

United Kingdom • 23 Nov 2025

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This 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo is a highly original 'B'-plate model in superb condition, boasting excellent provenance and a comprehensive history file. With its sought-after early registration, original features, and a recent MOT, this iconic hot hatch represents a rare opportunity for collectors.

Condition

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The car is described as being in 'superb condition' and 'exceptional overall condition' with 'clean, straight bodywork'. While it's a used car, the description emphasizes its originality and well-maintained state, suggesting only minor signs of use if any.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

WF0BXXGCABFJ32842

Odometer:

111,525 miles

Reg Number:

B199 DGP

RHD/LHD:

RHD

MOT – April 2026 An early and highly sought-after ‘B’-plate RS Turbo, presented in its original White and in exceptional overall condition.

Supplied new by F.H.

Peacock Ltd of Balham, London, this superb example retains a remarkable degree of originality and is accompanied by an extensive history file, including the original Ford book pack, stamped service record, owner’s handbook, and numerous invoices dating back to the early 1990s.

The service book shows a continuous record of maintenance up to 77,735 miles, carried out by Ford main dealers and specialists.

The car presents beautifully, with clean, straight bodywork and the correct blue RS graphics.

It retains its signature factory features such as the Recaro sports seats with blue piping, twin driving lamps, and factory body kit.

The engine bay is clean and well detailed, housing the original 1.6-litre CVH turbo engine with its distinctive blue cam cover and intercooler arrangement.

Launched in 1984, the RS Turbo was the per...