£81,562 (Est: £80,000 - £90,000)
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
United Kingdom • 23 Aug 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux is a rare, right-hand drive example with only 22,744 miles and one former keeper, finished in desirable Imperial Blue. Benefiting from a recent recommissioning, it boasts its original Lux pack features and comes with a comprehensive history file, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.
Condition
8
The car is described as 'collector-quality' and in very good condition. It has low mileage (22,744 miles) and has had only one former keeper. While it was recommissioned in 2022 after being in storage, the work done suggests it needed some attention, but overall, it seems very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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Manual
Transmission:
WF0BXXGKABSM92835
Chassis No:
Odometer:
22,744 miles
N9 NUT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The Escort RS Cosworth was an homologation special and its sole role was to incorporate parts that Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success in International Rallying.
Because it was smaller, lighter and more nimble than any of the Sierras, the combination of Cosworth power, four-wheel drive transmission and an effective aerodynamic package made it a Rally Giant in all conditions.
Success duly followed between 1993 and 1998 in the World Rally Championship for manufacturers, but the road cars were very rare - with just 2,500 homologation special versions made, becoming known as 'big turbo cars', all capable of 150mph and easily identified by the aptly-named 'Whale Tail' rear spoiler.
On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished in Imperial Blue and specified from new with the Lux pack, adding Recaro seats finished in the more expensive perforated Raven leather, Sigma central-locking, an electric sunroof, electric windows, drivers seat height adju...
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£38,812
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£59,346
Median Price (Since 2020)
£118,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Jun 25 2025
Latest MOT Mileage
22,565 miles
Registration Date
1996-02-23
MOT History
Passed
On Jun 14 2024 with 22,565 miles
Passed
On Jun 26 2023 with 22,562 miles
Passed
On Jun 22 2022 with 22,459 miles
Passed
On Oct 01 2007 with 22,454 miles
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