31st Jul, 2022 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic Car Auction
1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Registration - C321 ANE
Chassis No. - WF0BXXGCABFU55606
M.O.T. - July 2022
Odometer - 73,000
‘C321 ANE’ was first registered on August 7, 1985. Like almost all the Escort MKIII Turbos, the sale car is finished Diamond White that’s teamed with a blue-piped grey cloth interior (in Ford speak a mix of Monza and Cachmere fabric), while the Ford rides on period-correct seven-spoke alloy wheels as previously found on the limited edition RS1600i. The vendor describes the RS as ‘a clean, presentable and usable car’, though volunteers it would now benefit from a repaint and ‘a repair to the cracked facia’. Overall he grades the turbo engine, five-speed transmission and upholstery as ‘good’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘average’. The odometer currently displays an unwarranted but credible 73,000 miles.
Debuted in October 1984, the RS Turbo went on sale in the spring of the following year. The initial plan was to build the 5,000 examples required for Group A homologation, however, following better than expected demand a total of 8,604 were eventually created, 5,000 of which were reserved for the UK market. Only available from Rallye Sport dealers from spring to December 1985, they featured: the aforementioned alloy wheels; coloured-keyed radiator grille, mirrors and bumpers; XR3i rear spoiler; Recaro LS bucket seat; and a viscous-coupling limited-slip differential. One example was finished in black rather than white – a special build for Diana, Princess of Wales. Power for the model came courtesy of a 1597cc version of the company’s CVH engine force fed by a Garret AiResearch T3 turbocharger. The resulting peak output was 132bhp at 6,000 rpm – sufficient for the Escort to achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 7.8 seconds and 128mph flat out.
In summary:
- An apparently tidy, unmolested example
- One of only 5,000 examples sold on the UK market
- Comes complete with optional sunroof
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Estimated at £14,000 - £18,000Registration - C321 ANE
Chassis No. - WF0BXXGCABFU55606
M.O.T. - July 2022
Odometer - 73,000
‘C321 ANE’ was first registered on August 7, 1985. Like almost all the Escort MKIII Turbos, the sale car is finished Diamond White that’s teamed with a blue-piped grey cloth interior (in Ford speak a mix of Monza and Cachmere fabric), while the Ford rides on period-correct seven-spoke alloy wheels as previously found on the limited edition RS1600i. The vendor describes the RS as ‘a clean, presentable and usable car’, though volunteers it would now benefit from a repaint and ‘a repair to the cracked facia’. Overall he grades the turbo engine, five-speed transmission and upholstery as ‘good’ and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘average’. The odometer currently displays an unwarranted but credible 73,000 miles.
Debuted in October 1984, the RS Turbo went on sale in the spring of the following year. The initial plan was to build the 5,000 examples required for Group A homologation, however, following better than expected demand a total of 8,604 were eventually created, 5,000 of which were reserved for the UK market. Only available from Rallye Sport dealers from spring to December 1985, they featured: the aforementioned alloy wheels; coloured-keyed radiator grille, mirrors and bumpers; XR3i rear spoiler; Recaro LS bucket seat; and a viscous-coupling limited-slip differential. One example was finished in black rather than white – a special build for Diana, Princess of Wales. Power for the model came courtesy of a 1597cc version of the company’s CVH engine force fed by a Garret AiResearch T3 turbocharger. The resulting peak output was 132bhp at 6,000 rpm – sufficient for the Escort to achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 7.8 seconds and 128mph flat out.
In summary:
- An apparently tidy, unmolested example
- One of only 5,000 examples sold on the UK market
- Comes complete with optional sunroof
'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 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + 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.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic Car Auction, 31st Jul, 2022
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 29th July 2022 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 30th July 2022 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 31st July 2022 9am - 12pm
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