The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 11th - 13th November 2022

203 + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter Lot 765 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux Registration: N69 GBP Chassis No.: WF0BXXGKABSP93518 Estimate: £65,000 - £75,000 The Escort RS Cosworth was launched in 1992 as a ‘homologation special’ where its sole purpose was to incorporate parts that Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success in International Rallying. The first 2,500 cars, the ‘homologation special’ examples were built up to May 1994 and notoriously suffered from turbo-lag, but the next 4,500 were improved, largely thanks to their smaller Garrett T25 Turbo. Two models were available, the Club-spec standard car and the all singing, all dancing Lux version. Power was increased by over 10% from the Sierra RS Cosworth, now making 227bhp, with performance unsurprisingly improved. In 1995, the RS Cosworth was treated to a mild facelift, receiving a new honeycomb grille, restyled bumpers, a more attractive fascia, and revised alloy wheels. Manufacture continued until early 1996 when emissions regulations forced it out of production. Like pretty much every RS Ford, it was a classic from the moment it arrived on the market. This particular example is a stunning, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car finished in Auralis Blue, one of just 104 to leave the factory in this colour, combined with the desirable Lux specification. That specification included an electric sunroof, electric heated mirrors, heated windscreen, heated washer jets, leather steering wheel, electric windows, carpeted door bins and the rare leather Recaro seats. Rolling off the production line as one of the final RS Cosworths ever produced with a build date of December 1995, the car was purchased new by our vendor’s father who remains the sole registered keeper and having covered just 47,500 miles from new, this is a largely original example in one of the rarest colours available. Sitting as his pride and joy, this fabulous Cosworth has been maintained and cherished ever since its collection in 1996. The car was put into storage in 2018 having covered just 10,000 miles in the last 15 years and has been treated to recent light recommissioning in 2022 including a full service, cam belt, refurbished callipers, new discs and pads, new/old stock alloy wheels and four new tyres. Recent servicing has been undertaken by Fiat’s in Colchester with bills and invoices on file. Rare to find such an untouched example, the only minor modifications that have been made to this car are a blow-off valve and a chipped ECU. Fresh to market from significant 26-year ownership, it has a valid MOT following the minor recommissioning and is accompanied by various invoices, owners’ handbooks etc. With its Lux specification, low mileage, rare colour, and single ownership, this stunning Cosworth ticks all the right boxes and is no doubt worthy of serious consideration by any collector of performance Fords. On offer from single ownership from new, this Auralis Blue Escort RS Cosworth is one of 104 ever produced and has covered just 47,500 miles. More Details Lot 765 Bid On Lot 765