2010 Ford Focus RS500 Mk2 - Delivery Mileage

The Ford Focus RS500 made its global debut at the Leipzig Motor Show on 9th April 2010 and marked the final swansong for production of the remarkable second generation Focus RS. The new and more powerful limited edition Focus RS500 model was launched as the ultimate performance Ford to provide the definitive driving experience for serious performance car enthusiasts. The new model was given the RS500 designation to highlight its strictly limited production run of 500 individually numbered vehicles and featured a muscular 345bhp, 2.5-litre, five-cylinder engine, which generated 15% more power than the standard Focus RS and delivered truly exhilarating performance.

In the raw, the RS looked a touch menacing with its gaping grille, 19'' wheels, flared arches, deep diffuser, large rear wing and left you in no doubt about its intentions. However, the limited edition RS500 is even more dramatic, sporting a unique matt black finish with matching alloy wheels and delivering a powerful visual impact unmatched by any other production Ford. The last of these remarkable vehicles left Ford's Assembly Plant in Germany during September 2010. Only 101 were finished in right-hand drive and they were all sold even before a single customer had a chance to drive one, a fact that speaks volumes about the RS500’s status as a future classic.

Still adorned with much of its internal delivery coverings, this example is accompanied by a copy of its original Bill of Sale and has covered just 13 miles from new, although this may go up slightly as the car is moved around the sale.

The Performance Fords on offer today from the Focus on Ford Collection have remained in storage for a number of years but, despite having only covered delivery mileage, our vendors took the sensible decision to bring them to sale in the very best condition possible and ready to drive away. Their recommissioning has been carried out by the respected Tremona Garage of Southampton and has involved a meticulous inspection of each car. On this car, that has included fresh engine oil and filter, spark plugs replaced, air and pollen filters replaced, gearbox oil renewed, water pump, cambelt, idler and tensioner replaced, alternator and air conditioning belts replaced, brake fluid and antifreeze replaced, the brake system and all electrics tested, and new batteries were fitted in the cars as well as in the keys. All parts used were genuine Ford items.

Finally, once satisfied that the car was ready to be driven, they have been sensitively valeted to maintain the 'fresh from the showroom' look, so factory stickers and plastic trim covers remain in place and the cars have been cleaned to a standard one might expect at initial delivery. However, it will not have a current MOT as our vendor has chosen not to register the car on the MOT system, leaving that decision to its new owner.