Few modern performance Fords have achieved the lasting cult status of the Escort RS Cosworth.

Developed as a homologation special for Ford’s World Rally Championship programme, the model combined the practical Escort bodyshell with the sophisticated four-wheel drive underpinnings and turbocharged Cosworth engineering derived from the Sierra RS Cosworth lineage.

Instantly recognisable by its dramatically extended arches, bonnet vents and iconic bi-plane ‘whale tail’ rear spoiler, the Escort RS Cosworth became one of the defining performance cars of the 1990s and remains highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts today.
Whilst many examples have lived hard lives, been modified extensively, or restored over time, this particular car appears to stand apart through the sheer quality of its preservation and the remarkable level of accompanying provenance retained throughout its life.

It's distinctively presented in Radiant Red, one of only three examples believed to have been suppl...