Highlights

Desirable Series 1 built for Group A homologation
Stage 2 head conversion and stage 1 transaxle rebuild
Dyno print out in 2007 showing 190bhp
Retrimmed in full black Recaro leather
Restoration project last on road 10 years ago
Owned by current family for 10 years
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status

The Appeal

With faster and increasingly capable hot hatch competitors nipping at its heels and Group A domination in its sights, Ford responded with the tyre-scrabbling turbocharged RS. It only needed to build 5,000 but demand was such that 8,604 found customers between in 12 month production run from December 1984.

Many buyers, including previous keepers of this August 1985 car, felt that the 132bhp factory specification didn’t quite live up to the car’s looks and RS nameplate. In the late 1990s it received an extensive list of work by specialist, including a Stage 2 head conversion and Stage 1 transaxle rebuild. There is a dyno printout from 2007 showing 190bhp.

The cas was bought by the current keeper’s family 10 years ago and has been off the road during that time. The white paintwork and bodywork present in fair condition, with some age typical of a 41 year old car, with the underside also meriting attention. Inside there is a well kept full black Recaro leather cabin, in place of the original two-tone Monza crushed velour and Cashmere fabric seats. The car does start and run but will need recommissioning and should be trailered away.

For the right visionary buyer, here is a chance to get in on the Mk1 RS Turbo action, save a car and add value as you improve it.

Key Information

Mileage: 24,345 miles indicated (total mileage may be higher)
Country of registration: United Kingdom
Technical inspection status: MOT expired, eligible for Historic Vehicle status
Technical specs: Turbocharged 1,597cc 4cyl engine, 5spd manual
Paperwork: Folder of history, older invoices, V5C, 3 keys, handbooks

The Detail

Car has been SORN declared since 2016 while the car was being worked on
Car is said to start and run but will require attention before being drive
White paintwork with RS bodykit showing age and some deterioration
Vendor states that paintwork is noted as needing redoing
Some age to body parts such as below front screen
Underside as shown with areas requiring welding and other attention
Aftermarket RS-style 17in alloy wheels showing kerbing to rims
Older tyres showing cracking to some sidewalls
Full black leather Recaro interior with well kept seats replacing fabric originals
Some age to note to interior fittings such as wheel, column stalks and trim
Fitted with aftermarket DAB stereo
Car should be treated as a project for recommissioning and restoration

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