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Not Sold (Est: £90,000 - £120,000)
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth - One Owner - 34,000 Miles
United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 238
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth with only 34,000 miles and one owner from new. It's a highly original example in the rare Radiant Red color, featuring extraordinary provenance and documentation, with no advisories on any MOT tests throughout its life.
Condition
10
The car is described as being in outstanding condition, with no blemishes externally, an exceptional interior, and retaining its 'showroom smell'. It is unmodified, has never been restored or sustained accident damage, and comes with an extraordinary level of provenance and documentation. This aligns with the criteria for Pristine condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WF0BXXGKABSS90987
Odometer:
33,716 miles
Reg Number:
N936 YCJ
RHD/LHD:
RHD
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 sup...
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£21,668
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,313
Median Price (Since 2020)
£132,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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