High-quality glass-out respray in original Ford Strato Silver
Good history file with French and UK inspection documentation verifying the mileage
Registered in Ireland
The Appeal
The Ford Escort RS 1600i is a special cornerstone in the world of Fast Fords. Launched in 1982 as the fuel-injected successor to the RS 2000, it paired the Bosch K-Jetronic injection system with the CVH engine in the iconic Mk3 Escort shell, complete with its distinctive aerodynamic body kit. No wonder enthusiasts still clamor for these characterful machines.
This 1983 example, finished in its original Ford Strato Silver, has benefited from dedicated enthusiast ownership. It’s had a glass-out respray in its factory colour, and the interior has been retrimmed in original-spec fabric. Aside from a stainless-steel exhaust, the car is reported to be standard and unmodified.
Accompanied by French vehicle test documentation from 2004 onwards and UK MOT history from 2020 to 2023, both verifying the mileage. Having recently completed a 100+ km classic car run and show without fault, this RS 1600i presents as a well-sorted example, ready for its next custodian.IMG_2526 Michael Brannelly.jpeg248.72 KB
Key Information
Mileage: 66,208 km (verified by French and UK periodic inspection documentation)
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