1989 FORD ESCORT

FOR SALE

A tremendous Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 with two owners and 20,863 miles.

EQUIPMENT

Body coloured polycarbonate bumpers with black insert, body coloured wheel arch extensions, tailgate spoiler, Halogen H4 headlamps, long-range driving lamps, cooling vents in bonnet, central locking, heated rear window, dual-tone horn, tailgate wash/wipe, tinted glass, overhead console incorporating a quartz digital clock, aerial incorporated in rear windscreen, electrically operated front windows, heated front screen, 60/40 split rear back rest, soft feel sports steering wheel, tilt/slide glass sunroof, tachometer, Ford Electronic model 2005 Self-Seek Stereo with anti-theft coding. Dealer Options: Vecta Shadow 2 immobiliser, front and rear Ford rubber mats.

EXTERIOR

This strong and stylish 88 Spec Crossover example is finished in iconic Diamond White, (Code B 3), a colour synonymous with the RS model. With just two doting owners and 20,863 miles, the paintwork boasts a deep polished shine throughout and all factory panels, decals and badges are original. The panels are straight with uniform gaps including the original factory front wings with Ford oval logo and date stampings visible. All Sekurit glass has the Ford Security System number plate etched glass including the Carello headlamps. There is a small chip to the front screen and supplying Ford Main Dealer number plates remain fitted along with the tax disc holder still with its original first tax disc! The underside, wheelarch apertures and all door shuts are incredibly clean and factory preserved. Incredibly difficult to find in such an unmolested condition, this is exactly as developed by Ford Special Engineering.

INTERIOR

The interior of this super-low mileage Escort RS Turbo is near perfect and remains exactly as Ford intended. Designed with the sporting driver in mind, the supportive Recaro seats show virtually no wear to the Zolda fabric, (Code LW). Matching door cards are in superb condition with no shrinkage or plastic fatigue to the inner door handles, an issue affecting many an example. The headlining is tight with no damage and spotless carpets are preserved with complete fullness to the pile thanks to original Ford waffle rubber mats to all four footwells. All switches, knobs and dials function correctly including the Ford Self-Seek Model 2005 stereo radio/cassette and overhead console digital clock. Both the sports steering wheel and gear knob show great definition thanks to the miniscule miles and the boot area is spotless. A truly magnificent example of this legendary RS Ford.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The 1.6 OHC (CVH) fuel injected engine with a Garrett AiResearch T3 turbo charger and intercooler is completely factory standard. Producing 132bhp in such a lightweight car, the 0-60mph sprint is dealt with in 8.2 sizzling seconds and a top speed of 128mph to quicken the pulse. Genuine Motorcraft service parts are visible including the ultra-rare grey Ford plug leads and the bonnet sound deadening with foil heatshield is perfect. The super clean engine bay displays all plates, labels and stickers, even the fragile orange headlamp items of which one is tarnished. A full service, water pump and cambelt was carried out in April 2026 and the 5-speed manual gearbox is light and precise.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The instantly recognisable RS Turbo alloy wheels are virtually immaculate with clearly defined part number and size stamping often lost upon heavy refurbishment. Four matching premium Pirelli Drago 195/50 R15 tyres are fitted and the spare is the original factory fitted Goodyear Eagle NCT50 items. This fast Ford icon stops as well as it goes with the ABS braking system designed in conjunction with Lucas Girling working perfectly also having had new discs fitted in April 2026.

HISTORY FILE

Manufactured in May 1989 at the Saarlouis assembly plant in Germany and registered new on 14th August 1989 by main dealers, Gordon Ford Colwyn Bay, this fabulous example has had just two registered owners from new. The colossal neatly organised history file is covered in Zolda fabric and commences with the New Vehicle Sales Invoice for a total sum of £14,135. At just 9 months old and 8,600 miles, the owner defaulted on payments and the car was repossessed. During this short period it returned twice to the supplying dealer for servicing before it was sold to Mr and Mrs Williams for £12,000. Dedicated RS Owner enthusiasts and Club Members every maintenance item is neatly filed with full explanations leaving no doubt to the care bestowed on this prime example. A coversheet documenting the total miles covered between MOT tests is backed up by the actual certificates themselves to fully warrant the low 20,863 miles covered. Annual RS Owner Club valuations make fascinating reading and even the tax discs have been retained and chronically mounted! All handbooks, the original service book, spare keys and sales brochure are included. With such amazing credentials combined with the impeccable condition, this RS icon will appeal to those wanting one of the very best.

MOT April 2027, HPI Clear.

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