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1997 Ford RS Escort Cosworth 'Group N' Rally Car
United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1997 Ford RS Escort Cosworth 'Group N' Rally Car is a genuine left-hand drive vehicle with a strong competition history, including participation in the Network Q Rally of Great Britain. It retains its original Mountune engine and is presented in Martini livery, with recent rebuilds and upgrades enhancing its value.
Condition
7
The car is in overall solid condition with slight wear, as it has completed ten events. However, recent works such as engine and gearbox rebuilds, new seats and belts, and inclusion of a full MSA logbook and invoices suggest it has been well-maintained and reconditioned where necessary.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
SABTVR03217044001
Odometer:
5,351 miles
Reg Number:
P964 GHN
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Background: Developed by Ford to homologate its World Rally Championship contender, the Escort RS Cosworth brought four-wheel drive, advanced aerodynamics and a turbocharged YB engine to the road.
Built to compete at the highest level, the RS Cosworth quickly became a dominant force in 'Group A' and 'Group N' rallying.
This car was constructed in 1997 by Mike Taylor Development (MTD) for the Starter Rally Team in Poland and was originally driven by Jerzy Wierzbołowski in the Polish Championship.
Its international rallying pedigree includes an entry in the 1998 Network Q Rally of Great Britain.
The Car: Believed to have completed just ten events from new, this genuine left-hand drive RS Cosworth retains its original Mountune MT 051/R engine and is listed as a genuine Escort Cosworth on the V5.
It runs a four-wheel drive system with a DOME close-ratio gearbox and 4.4 drop gear, ZF 4x4 limited-slip rear differential and Quaife ATB front differential.
The car sits on 8" x 17" magnes...
Points of note
£21,668
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,313
Median Price (Since 2020)
£132,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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