£35,000 - £40,000
1997 Ford RS Escort Cosworth 'Group N' Rally Car
United Kingdom • 13 Nov 2025 • Lot 80008
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a genuine left-hand drive 1997 Escort RS Cosworth rally car with Martini livery and a strong competition history, including WRC participation. Recently underwent engine and gearbox rebuilds, and comes with MSA logbook, invoices and some spare parts.
Condition
7
Believed 10 events, some recent works.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SABTVR03217044001
Chassis No:
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
P964 GHN
Reg Number:
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" magnesium O...
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£21,668
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£49,856
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£105,750
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Feb 13 2018
Latest MOT Mileage
8,504 kilometers
Registration Date
1997-02-17
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