Developed by touring car legend Andy Rouse and his race engineering team in conjunction with Ford and Cosworth, the Rouse Sport 304-R represented the ultimate evolution of the road-going Sierra Sapphire Cosworth, produced in strictly limited numbers in both two-wheel drive and 4x4 form
This 1991 four-wheel drive example is chassis #88 of the intended 100-car production run, although it is widely accepted that considerably fewer were ultimately completed, making these amongst the rarest of all production Cosworths
Supplied new in Diamond White to Dr Roger Melhuish, respected BTCC team doctor and close friend of Andy Rouse, who remained the car's one and only recorded keeper from new until his passing in 2022
Dr Melhuish personally selected build number 88 as his preferred lucky number, further enhancing the car's unique provenance and direct connection to the Rouse organisation
Believed to be one of only two Diamond White 304-R 4x4s currently registered in the UK, adding further appeal ...