• The Escort RS Cosworth proved that it was possible to follow its legendary 1980s Sierra namesake
• A stunning, UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished in Mallard Green with the desirable Lux specification
• Just 20,428 (atoc) miles from new and only two former keepers
• Fresh to market on offer from a significant private Ford collection
• Accompanied by the history file which includes owners handbooks etc and a current MOT
• This stunning example is worthy of serious consideration by any collector of Performance Ford

'Fast Fords' are our thing here at Silverstone Auctions. We love them, and their enthusiastic owners, and occasionally we get a chance to offer an icon from Ford's unique motorsport-based back catalogue. The Escort RS Cosworth was an 'homologation special' and its sole role was to incorporate parts that Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success in International Rallying. That success duly followed between 1993 and 1998 in the World Rally Championship for Manufacturers, but the road cars were very rare - with just 2,500 'homologation special' versions made, becoming known as 'big-turbo cars', all capable of 150mph and easily identified by the aptly named 'Whale Tail' rear spoiler.

This particular example is a stunning, UK-supplied, right-hand drive car finished in Mallard Green with the desirable Lux specification. That specification included an electric sunroof, electric heated mirrors, heated windscreen, heated washer jets, leather steering wheel, electric windows and carpeted door bins

Having covered just 20,428 (atoc) miles from new with two recorded keepers, this is a potential ‘Best of Breed’ contender. The current owner enjoys a significant private Ford collection and has kept this particular car in his heated garage for the past few years.

The car was last serviced in 2016 when the mileage was 20,396 miles, however, it has been regularly MOT'd since and indeed still has a valid MOT despite the lack of road use in recent years. Coming fresh to market and accompanied by various invoices, owners' handbooks etc. this stunning example is worthy of serious consideration by any collector of Performance Fords.