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Not Sold (Est: £15,000 - £17,000)
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Highly sought-after offering an excellent opportunity
United Kingdom • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot 47
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 is a highly sought-after classic hot hatch, presented as a running and driving project with a German origin and MOT until May 2027. It offers enthusiasts a great opportunity to acquire a genuine example with potential for restoration, as values for these iconic cars continue to rise.
Condition
6
The vehicle is described as a 'running and driving project' with 'considerable potential' and 'scope for sympathetic restoration'. This indicates it is not in perfect or near-perfect condition and will require cosmetic or mechanical improvements, placing it in the 'Good' category.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WF0BXXGCABFU49499
Odometer:
80,124 miles
Reg Number:
FDZ 5158
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT – May 2027 The Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 remains one of the most recognisable and sought-after performance Fords of the 1980s.
Produced in limited numbers and powered by Ford's turbocharged 1.6-litre CVH engine, the Series 1 combined lightweight performance with distinctive styling, becoming an icon of the hot hatch era.
Today, genuine examples continue to enjoy strong demand from collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Presented in classic white, this 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo is offered as a running and driving project, providing an excellent opportunity for an enthusiast to acquire a genuine Series 1 example with considerable potential.
The odometer records 80,124 miles, while the accompanying HPI Motor Check records the vehicle's origin as Germany before its later life in the United Kingdom.
The vendor informs us that the car has remained in their ownership for nearly ten years.
It retains many of the distinctive features associated with the Series 1 RS Turbo, including the...
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£3,100
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£18,400
Median Price (Since 2020)
£63,000
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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