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- 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
Lot Number: 995
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
Rare and desirable, this Series 1 has been subject to a professional, bare-metal, rotisserie restoration.
There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1FE
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BODY COLOUR
Diamond White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
B187 WHV -
ODOMETER READING
110814 Miles
SALE ROOM NOTICE
Please note this is an added lot and does not appear in the printed catalogue.
SUMMARY
Rare and desirable, this Series 1 has been subject to a professional, bare-metal, rotisserie restoration.
DESCRIPTION
- Finished in Diamond White with the classic RS Turbo look featuring a body-coloured front grille, bumpers and aerodynamic aids
- Impressive interior in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics with Recaro LS bucket seats
- Fitted with the legendary 132bhp, 1600 CVH unit with a turbocharger, computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating a boost control
- As can be seen from our images, this stunning little RS has been subject to a rotisserie restoration, the quality of which we haven't seen for a long time
- From our Vendor's notes - 'Bare shell rotisserie restoration, sand-blasted, etch-primed and any rust cut out and replaced invisibly, VIN number still clearly visible in the floor, sunroof tray rust free!! Panel gaps unbelievable for a 1980s Ford. Professionally oven-painted inside and out, underside coated in Gravitex then painted. Engine fully rebuilt with new Kent camshaft kit ,refurbished crank, new clutch ,new oil pump, Wossner oversize pistons/rings and rebore, fully balanced throughout, less than 50 miles old. Work carried out by Classic and Modern in Bracknell at a cost of over £3,500 (trade), receipt comes with car. Turbo charger and manifold fully rebuilt by Turbo Developments in Uxbridge (£660 trade). Stainless steel exhaust, a complete Mk1 RS Turbo copy/replica right down to the dimples etc. on back box, was about £1,000 from memory. Gearbox fully stripped and checked over, new 5th gear fitted, cleaned and new seals ,bearings etc. by Gearbox Solutions in Harlington at a trade cost of £594, receipt included with car. All suspension parts detailed and new bolts and rubbers throughout. New coil springs all round. New/old stock headlights, tail lights and number plate lamps. Original bronze tint glass with opening rear quarter windows. New bronze windscreen. Five pro refurbed alloys and five brand-new Yokohama matching tyres. Two new keys Ford-branded, one is a spare, all locks work from same key. S2 upgrade larger brakes, upgraded alloy standardRS1600i front anti-roll bar, S2 thicker rear anti-roll bar. Refurbished RS 4-spoke leather steering wheel. Very good unrestored dashboard. New original-spec head lining, no sags etc. Original 1985 standard RS Turbo Ford radio cassette player converted to run on Bluetooth. Can be controlled by phone or supplied remote control, totally invisible just looks standard
- MOT until August 2025 issued with no advisories
- We invite and encourage your close inspection of this superbly restored RS Turbo at our forthcoming sale
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 995
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT RS TURBO
- Variant
- S1
- Registration Number
- B187 WHV
- MOT Expiry
- 22/08/2025
- Chassis Number
- WF0BXXGCABFJ30722
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Diamond White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
100 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
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Remarks
Bare shell rotisserie restoration, sand blasted, etch primed and any rust removed cut out and replaced invisibly, vin number still clearly visible in the floor, sunroof tray rust free !! Panel gaps unbelievable for a 1980s ford. Professionally oven Painted inside and out ,underside done in gravitex then painted. New old stock headlights, tail lights and number plate lamps. Original bronze tint glass with opening rear quarter windows. New bronze front screen.
Interior
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Very good unrestored dashboard. Original 1985 std rs turbo ford radio cassete player ,converted to run on bluetooth can be controlled by phone or supplied remote control, totally invisible just looks std. Refurbished rs 4 spoke leather steering wheel. New professionally fitted new original spec head lining ,no sags etc.
Engine
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Remarks
Engine fully rebuilt with new Kent camshaft kit ,refurbished crank, new clutch ,new oil pump,woosner oversize pistons/rings and rebore ,fully balanced throughout,less than 50 miles old ,done by classic and modern in bracknell at a cost of over £3,500, receipt comes with car. Turbo charger and manifold fully rebuilt by turbo developmentsuxbridge with bill at £660.
Transmission
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Remarks
Gearbox fully stripped and checked over, new 5th gear fitted, cleaned and new seals ,bearings etc by gearbox solutions ltd Harlington at a cost of £594 ,receipt included with car.
Running Gear
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Remarks
5 x professionally refurbed alloys and 5x brand new Yokohama matching tyres. Stainless steel exhaust ,a complete mk1 rs turbo copy/replica right down to the dimples etc on back box ,was about £1000 from memory. S2 upgrade larger brakes ,upgrade alloy std rs1600i front antiroll bar, s2 thicker rear antirollbar ,common upgrades back in the day. Car had ziebart anti rust proofing from new. New coil springs all round. All suspension parts detailed and new bolts and rubbers throughout
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Remarks
New x2 keys Ford branded, one is a spare, all locks work from same key.
Vehicle History
Remarks
Around 90 photos accompany the car, in 3 photo binders, basically from when the car was purchased and most of the process including engine etc.
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
Vehicles can be collected from the Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN on Sunday 8th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 9th December between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partner, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the WEC by 1pm on Monday 9th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT for a standard size vehicle or £275 plus VAT for a large vehicle (transit van/campervan etc.). Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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