1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo S1

The much-revered Escort RS Turbo S1 was supplied in the distinctive Diamond White body colour only. The engine utilised was a 1600 CVH unit modified to suit the higher loads and the application of a turbocharger, whilst also benefiting from computerised fuel injection and engine management incorporating boost control, producing a healthy 132bhp. It was the first front-wheel drive road car in the world to use a compact viscous-coupling design LSD instead of a normal mechanical LSD, which greatly improved cornering and drivability.

Aesthetically, the RS Turbo was given a distinctive sporty appearance with a body-coloured front grille, bumpers and aerodynamic aids. The interior was trimmed in a combination of Monza and Cashmere fabrics and Recaro LS bucket seats were fitted as standard. Production was limited to only 5,000 examples and many were modified in period for racing and/or crashed.

On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished, naturally, in Diamond White that was showing just 43,692 miles at the time of cataloguing. C449 EBH has formed part of our vendor's private Ford Collection for the past few years and it's accompanied by an impressive history file detailing much of the car's life. There is simply too much to list here, so we recommend all interested parties come and see this super S1 and inspect the history file for themselves.

The car was restored some years ago to a very good standard and still presents really well in the metal today. Guided very sensibly, considering the low mileage and quality on offer, this is a particularly good example and we welcome any inspection.

With Sierras, Escorts and now the inevitable Focus all seeing substantial increases in value in recent years, the market for Performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down, particularly when they are from single ownership. This lovely example would be equally at home within any collection of nostalgic 80s 'rocket-ships' or being driven and enjoyed as all sporting cars should be.