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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
Lot Number: 270
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - Fully Restored
The subject of an exacting three year restoration to create, arguably, a better-than-new car; over £50,000 and hundreds of hours invested by our ex-Ford Technician vendor. Simply remarkable!
- ESTIMATE: £48,000 - £54,000
+ 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 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Diamond White -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
C65 KFL
SUMMARY
The subject of an exacting three year restoration to create, arguably, a better-than-new car; over £50,000 and hundreds of hours invested by our ex-Ford Technician vendor. Simply remarkable!
DESCRIPTION
- The subject of a quite remarkable restoration, making it one of the most ‘as new’ (and improved) modern-classic Fords we have ever seen
- As a very special, solid and original example it was the ideal candidate for an uncompromised, no-item-too-small, money-no-object, all-in restoration
- Our vendor saying: “The car needed to be like I was walking into a Ford showroom in 1985 to buy it, only I wanted to take advantage of some of the automotive developments which have taken place in the 40 years since it was built. I would describe the car today as OEM-plus - how Ford would have produced it had modern-day materials been available”
- Lasting over 3 years (concluding in July 2024) and with over £50,000 invested, the car is easily one of the best RS Turbos we have offered for sale. Our vendor continues: "I had planned a full, total and no expense spared restoration of every component and began sourcing and collecting new old stock Ford parts. Having had plenty of these RS Turbos when I was younger, and having carried out my apprenticeship at Hancock Ford in Horsham, I knew these cars inside out.”
- He continues: “The car did not look to have been ‘got at’ much in previous years and you could tell that this was the first time many areas of the car had been apart or touched since it was built in 1985. I photographically documented every part coming off the car as I wanted the rebuild to be factory-correct right down to every clip, nut, bolt and screw. The complete, photographic, documented restoration was completed in July 2024
- This highly collectable car is accompanied by a vast history file documenting its restoration, background and ownership. Definitely one for the collector!
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 270
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT RS TURBO SERIES 1
- Registration Number
- C65 KFL
- Chassis Number
- WF0BXXGCABFU67042
- Engine Number
- FU67042
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Diamond White
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Joseph Watts
- Car Specialist
- 07779 082707
- joe@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Joseph.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
128 / 135
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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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