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1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux

Lot Number: 521

1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux

Superbly original, UK-delivered, 13,200 miles RS Cosworth Lux.

  • Sold for: £51,750

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 19th May, 2018 at 2.30pm BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Blue

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    N552GLG

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    13200 Miles

SUMMARY

Superbly original, UK-delivered, 13,200 miles RS Cosworth Lux.

DESCRIPTION

 

The 'Lux' model with electric windows, heated screen, sunroof, and Recaro seats

Only two keepers plus the Dealer Principal. 13,200 miles from new

Correctly and regularly maintained. Comprehensive service history

Will be recommissioned, serviced, fitted with a new cambelt, and MoT'd before the sale

Superbly presented RS which still retains that "new car feel"

 

The Ford Escort RS Cosworth proved a worthy successor to its legendary 1980's Sierra namesake. Just like the Lancia Integrale and Subaru Impreza, this was a 'Group A' rally car for the road - pure and simple. It was actually underpinned by a shortened version of the Sierra Cosworth RS Cosworth's platform and powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged, longitudinally-mounted, Cosworth-developed engine driving all four wheels. The car was designed and engineered in Boreham, styled by noted designer Stephen Harper, and ended up being assembled by Karmann in Germany.

At the car's launch in 1994, two models were available, the Club-spec standard car at £21,380 and the Lux version, which included electric windows, heated screen, sunroof, and Recaro seats. Power was up slightly from the Sierra RS Cosworth, at 227bhp, and performance consequently improved. The first 2,500 cars, up to May 1994, suffered from slight turbo-lag, but the next 4,500 were improved, thanks to their smaller Garrett T25 Turbo. 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 UK-supplied, RHD Escort RS Cosworth is finished in Imperial Blue Metallic and was pre-registered by Guest Ford. It was initially registered to Ian Guest, the Dealer Principal, for a period of ten days before being delivered to its first keeper, Mr C Foster. During his ownership, it carried the registration number CFF 2 and was to remain in his possession until, with 10,774 miles indicated, it was sold to its second keeper, Mr L Smith, on 26/12/2006.

Having covered a warranted 13,200 miles this stunning, well cared for RS is now being offered for sale. It will be accompanied by 16 previous MoTs, 4 SORNs, 10 previous tax discs, 3 keys including the red master key, the original Guest Ford key fobs, tax disc holders, handbooks and wallet, service book, previous purchase invoices, service receipts, 'Tracker' documents, and the original V5 showing Ian Guest as first owner for 10 days.

The car will be recommissioned, serviced, fitted with a new cambelt, and MoT'd before the sale.

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
521
Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT RS COSWORTH
Registration Number
N552GLG
Chassis Number
WF0BXXGKABSP92902
Engine Number
SP92902
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Blue

GALLERY

SPECIALIST

  • Guy Lees-Milne

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