29th Nov, 2022 13:00

November 2022 Classics Auction

 
  Lot 30
 

1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth LUX
Only 56,000 miles, finished in rare Petrol Blue

Registration - N529 VRM

Chassis No. - WFOBXXGKABSE96984

M.O.T. - July 2023

Odometer - 56,460

‘N529 VRM’ is finished in the rare colour of Petrol Blue that’s paired with black interior trim. The property of a deceased estate, it has at some stage been treated to a big turbo conversion and is now understood to be producing c.240bhp. The vendor currently considers the Cosworth engine, five-speed manual gearbox, two-door bodywork, paintwork and luxury interior trim to all be in ‘good’ condition. She is now selling the Cossie complete with Clifford alarm, DVD player accompanied by separate headphones, the car’s original service book, owner’s manual, history file and pair of keys, plus a current MOT certificate valid to July 9 next year. In total there have been six keepers to date, which have amassed a total of 56,460 miles between them.

Now a firm collectors’ favourite, the Escort RS Cosworth was created for Ford to contest the World Rally Championship, in which it competed between 1993 and 1998, winning eight events in Group A guise and two more in World Rally Car specification. There were three versions of the road going car – Motorsport, Standard and Lux (short for luxury). Early examples of the model were fitted with the oversized Garrett T34 turbocharger for homologation purposes, while those from late 1994 were equipped with the smaller T25 unit, which made for easier driving on the public roads. There was relatively little difference in outright performance, however, which, with some 224bhp on tap, equated to a 0-60mph time of around 5.5 seconds and a top speed just shy of 150mph. Including the 2,500 required for homologation, a total of 7,145 examples were built over the four years of production, making it a relatively rare model with enviable back story.

In summary:

  • A Lux version finished in the rare colour of Petrol Blue
  • Features a big turbo conversion and power increase to c.240bhp
  • A relatively modest six keepers and 56,460 miles from new

 

'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following;  Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'

 Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.

 

Sold

(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)


 

Auction: November 2022 Classics Auction, 29th Nov, 2022

Our November auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes will take place at Mavericks in Holywell, North Wales (half an hour’s drive from Chester). 

There will be free parking for auction attendees.

Entries are now being invited, and sellers will benefit from Hampson’s unique offering of zero entry fee and zero sellers commission for physical auctions, meaning that vendors keep 100% of the hammer price achieved for their vehicles.

If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling one of the Hampson Auctions team on 01606 828124

 

Viewing Days:
Monday 28th November 2pm - 7pm
Tuesday 29th November 9am - 1pm

 

Mavericks

8 Moyston Road Business Park

Llannerch-y-Môr,

Holywell

CH8 9DQ

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