Ford Escort Rs Cosworth Mallard Green Small Turbo

Finished in the rare and highly desirable Mallard Green Metallic (paint code L2), this Escort RS Cosworth delivers an exceptional and highly original presence. The paintwork still displays a deep lustre and glass-like gloss finish front to rear clearly benefiting from careful storage and limited use. The factory-applied finish remains even and consistent, all body panels align with factory precision, reinforcing the car's unmolested nature.All original factory glazing is retained, each free from chips, delamination, or wear. The headlamp units, front indicators, and rear light clusters remain the original Ford-supplied items, with no fading or stress marks a detail often lost on lesser examples. The bonnet features its distinctive twin ducts, true to RS Cosworth specification and untouched. This is truly a collector-grade exterior that balances Ford Motorsport DNA with untouched originality a standout example of this fast-appreciating 90s icon. With the interior of the Escort Rs Cosworth being special surrounded by Recaro polaris green hexagon cloth which is in impeccable condition along with the deep pile carpets and carpeted door bins Equipment includes electroluminescent instrument cluster, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, map reading lights, glove box illumination. Opening rear quarter windows, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, 'Quickclear' heated windscreen, heated washer jets, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, central double locking, tailgate release, lights on warning, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, electric sunroof, electric windows With the factory fitted Ford radio cassette alongside the factory upgrade 2040 cd player. With the proven 2.0 litre 16v turbocharged YBT powerhouse under the bonnet featuring the Garrett AiResearch T25 turbo alongside the Marelli-Weber IAW P8 engine management system.  Peaking at 224bhp at 6250-rpm, through an MT-75 five speed manual gearbox and a Ferguson permanent four-wheel drive system with 34/66 torque split. Sitting on original Ronal soft spoke 8 x 16 genuine ford alloy wheels in excellent condition untouched from the factory shod with Michelin Pilot SX 225/45ZR16 Tyres all round Supplied new by Ford dealership 'Invicta Motors Ltd' of Ramsgate complete with dealer book pack A truly exceptional collector-grade Escort RS Cosworth, this example stands as one of the most original and unmolested examples available today. Having covered low documented mileage, the car remains remarkably well-preserved and factory-correct throughout a credit to its former custodians who clearly valued both its provenance and rarity.With its rising desirability, low mileage, and impeccable originality, this Cosworth is a true investment-grade opportunity.