Not Sold | 1990 Ford RS200 S

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Not Sold (Est: £300,000 - £350,000)

1990 Ford RS200 S

United Kingdom • 22 Feb 2025

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This is a rare opportunity to own a right-hand drive, 'S'-spec Ford RS200, chassis #138, one of only four originally finished in Ferrari Red and one of two believed to still exist in its original configuration. It features a fully specified options list, has been well-maintained by its one and only owner since 1990, and comes with its original left-hand drive componentry and standard wheels.

Condition

8

The car is described as well-maintained and beautifully presented, with regular use evidenced by numerous invoices from RS200 Specialists. It has covered just under 20,000 miles and is offered directly from its one and only owner, indicating a cared-for history. While it has been used, the description emphasizes its approachability as a daily driver and its well-documented maintenance, suggesting a condition that aligns with "Excellent."

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

SFACXXBJ2CGL00138

Odometer:

20,000 miles

Reg Number:

H673 WYT

RHD/LHD:

RHD

The RS200 was born in the era of 'Group B' rallying, undeniably the most extreme period in rally history with all competing manufacturers turning every dial up to 11.

The power was immense, the courses dangerous and no matter how high the level of a driver's skill, it was always outmatched by the sheer bravery required to pilot these machines at full chat.

Whilst Ford’s competitors developed their rally cars from suitable models in their road car range - Lancia with their S4 Integrale, Audi with the S1 Quattro and Peugeot with their T16 205 - Ford took a more extreme route, building a competitive rally car and then using it as the basis for a well engineered, road-legal version, purely to tick the homologation boxes.

Produced by Ford Motorsport in Boreham from 1984-1986, the plastic-fiberglass composite body was designed by Filippo Sapino of Ghia Design Studio and enclosed a mid-mounted engine, four-wheel drive and a front-mounted gearbox for ideal 50/50 weight distribution.

The c...