30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1988 Ford Escort RS Turbo
Registration - A20 GJB
Chassis No. - WF0BXXGCABJD14945
M.O.T. - December 2023
Odometer - 90,014
This seemingly very original Turbo S2 complete with full body kit has recently been awoken from no less than 24 years of slumber. It is a five-owner example that has remained within the current ownership for 29 years all told and, though it’s clearly been driven relatively little in that time, has amassed at total of 90,924 miles to date. The vendor confirms that the RS runs and drives, and presently grades the engine and five-speed manual transmission as ‘good’, and the bodywork, white paintwork and grey interior trim as ‘average’. He is now offering this pleasingly unmolested fast Ford complete with its original service book, owner’s manual and a large assortment of maintenance invoices and old MOTs, plus a current one that remains valid until December 8. A rare opportunity.
Debuted in October 1984, the MK3 Escort-based Series 1 RS Turbo went on sale the following spring. The initial plan was to build the 5,000 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. Power for the model came courtesy of a 1597cc version of the company’s CVH engine, force fed by a Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger. The resulting peak output was 132bhp at 6,000rpm – sufficient to achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 7.8 seconds and 128mph flat out. The MK4 Escort-based Series 2 RS Turbo appeared in 1986 and continued in manufacture until 1990. It was a series production model rather than a homologation special, and therefore produced in a choice of colours (S1 cars were all white except for three special orders in black). Total production was c.22,108 units.
In summary:
- Has remained in the current ownership for 29 years
- Has been dry stored for all but five of those years
- A very original example complete with full body kit
NB The Escort currently wears the cherished number ‘A20 GJB’. Its original registration was ‘F229 HUF’
'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 £8,000 - £10,000Registration - A20 GJB
Chassis No. - WF0BXXGCABJD14945
M.O.T. - December 2023
Odometer - 90,014
This seemingly very original Turbo S2 complete with full body kit has recently been awoken from no less than 24 years of slumber. It is a five-owner example that has remained within the current ownership for 29 years all told and, though it’s clearly been driven relatively little in that time, has amassed at total of 90,924 miles to date. The vendor confirms that the RS runs and drives, and presently grades the engine and five-speed manual transmission as ‘good’, and the bodywork, white paintwork and grey interior trim as ‘average’. He is now offering this pleasingly unmolested fast Ford complete with its original service book, owner’s manual and a large assortment of maintenance invoices and old MOTs, plus a current one that remains valid until December 8. A rare opportunity.
Debuted in October 1984, the MK3 Escort-based Series 1 RS Turbo went on sale the following spring. The initial plan was to build the 5,000 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. Power for the model came courtesy of a 1597cc version of the company’s CVH engine, force fed by a Garrett AiResearch T3 turbocharger. The resulting peak output was 132bhp at 6,000rpm – sufficient to achieve the 0-60mph sprint in 7.8 seconds and 128mph flat out. The MK4 Escort-based Series 2 RS Turbo appeared in 1986 and continued in manufacture until 1990. It was a series production model rather than a homologation special, and therefore produced in a choice of colours (S1 cars were all white except for three special orders in black). Total production was c.22,108 units.
In summary:
- Has remained in the current ownership for 29 years
- Has been dry stored for all but five of those years
- A very original example complete with full body kit
NB The Escort currently wears the cherished number ‘A20 GJB’. Its original registration was ‘F229 HUF’
'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 & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
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, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
Fill in the form below and one of our team will get in touch with a no-obligation valuation. We will also take you through the consignment and valuation process, to enable you to make an informed decision.
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