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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1983 Ford Escort RS 1600i
1983 Ford Escort RS 1600i
1983 Ford Escort RS 1600i
Legendary RS1600i 'homologation special', a true collectible classic RS fresh from an extensive and detailed five year restoration.
- ESTIMATE: £30,000 - £35,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Sunburst Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
A283 HCP -
ODOMETER READING
42470 Miles
SUMMARY
Legendary RS1600i 'homologation special', a true collectible classic RS fresh from an extensive and detailed five year restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- Extensive five year rebuild with attention to detail and originality throughout
- Full bare metal strip and repair before being refinished in its factory hue of Sunburst Red complemented by a Shark Grey Crushed Velour interior
- Interior refresh with replacement headlining fitted and new, correct style, steering wheel
- The factory alloy wheels have been refurbished and fitted with a new set of Toyo 195/50 R15 tyres, pleasingly the correct spare wheel is fitted with an original Dunlop Super Sport D4 195/50 VR15 tyre, a real rarity
- 42,470 recorded miles which our vendor believes to be correct
- Retaining as many original parts as possible presented alongside NOS replacements where required
- Will be presented for sale freshly serviced and with a recently issued MOT Certificate
- Your early inspection is welcomed and encouraged to satisfy yourself that this particular rare and increasingly desirable Ford ticks all the boxes for your requirements
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT RS 1600I
- Variant
- Hatchback
- Registration Number
- A283 HCP
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- WFOBXXGC4BDY48946
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Sunburst Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Charles.
CONTACTSCORE:
97 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Recent full body bare metal restoration
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Excellent interior in excellent and original condition and with a dash board that is not cracked !
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Wheels refinished fitted with new tyres and an original Dunlop Super Sport D4 tyre
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Vehicle History
Restoration Notes
A rebuild covering some five years much of which has been spent accumulating original components to retain originality where possible
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
For larger vehicles such as vans, transporters etc. please contact EM Rogers on +44 (0)1604 755511 for a quote.
If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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