Description

FOR SALE
A breath-taking Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 ‘90-spec’ with 12,420 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: Security etching to glass, headlights and rear lamps, Ford Security alarm System, (Disconnected). Accessories: Sigma 530 Thatcham Approved Security Alarm.

EXTERIOR
This highly desirable run out 90-Spec model is finished in iconic Diamond White, (Code B 3), a colour synonymous with the RS model and Fast Fords. There are numerous differences between and 88 and 90-spec cars, albeit there are some 88-spec crossover cars that had some features from the 90-spec. The notable changes for 90-spec cars include front bumpers with larger scalloped air intakes, larger rear spoiler with down-swept side fins, and boot decals in hollow font to contrast the early 88-spec solid font. This car has covered a genuine and fully warranted 12,420 miles from new and remains in absolute original condition. The paintwork is simply exceptional throughout with no scuffs, dings or imperfections worthy of mention. All factory panels are pin straight with even shut lines and spotless door apertures. Further remarkable originality is seen in the supplying dealer branding that extends to the number plates, front and rear screen stickers, tax disc holder and even a small boot badge! It is abundantly clear that the dealer showed strong pride in their branding! All Sekurit glass has the Ford Security System and number plate etching which also extends to the Carello headlamps and rear clusters. The underside and wheel arch apertures are incredibly original. Near impossible to find in such an unmolested condition, this is as close to production line accuracy as you are likely to find.

INTERIOR
Interior revisions for the 90-spec, again with some examples of 88-spec crossover, include seat upholstery with Zolda replacing Roma fabric, revised headlining with addition of rear courtesy light, extended centre console to incorporate handbrake surround, fuel and temperature gauges swapped around, addition of intermittent wipers, and Quickclear heated front screen as standard. The interior of this super-low mileage Escort RS Turbo is near perfect and remains exactly as Ford intended. The supportive Recaro seats show virtually no wear to the Zolda fabric, (Code LM). 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. 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 turbo induced seconds and a top speed of 128mph. Genuine Motorcraft/Fomoco service parts are visible including oil and fuel filters and the genuine Ford battery cover remains. The pristine engine bay displays all plates, labels and stickers. A lesser know 90-spec revision is the deeper inner wing profile which in turn allows a deeper expansion tank to be fitted. 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 refurbishment. Goodyear Eagle NCT 195/50 R15 tyres are fitted along with the spare. This Fast Ford icon stops as well as it goes with the ABS braking system designed in conjunction with Lucas Girling working perfectly.

HISTORY FILE
Manufactured in June 1990 at the Saarlouis assembly plant in Germany and registered new on the 3rd September 1990 by main dealers, Hartford Motors (Grimsby) Ltd, this fabulous example has covered a fully verified 12,420 miles with two former keepers. The large neatly organised history file features service and maintenance invoices dating back to the early 1990’s as well as all paper MOT records back to the first in 1993. Even tax discs dating back to 1991 have been kept and neatly displayed! The original Ford Cares leather wallet holds all handbooks, the original service book and radio guides and there are three sets of keys including the master and code tags. A 1990 RS range brochure is also included and both the initial Ford fitted and updated Sigma alarm fobs are present. A full service using genuine Ford parts where possible was carried out in June 2026 and the cambelt was renewed in July 2023 at 12,041 miles with supporting invoice. With such amazing credentials combined with the impeccable condition, this RS icon will appeal to those wanting one of the very best of the desirable 90-spec cars.

MOT July 2027, HPI Clear.

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