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A rare and late Mk5 Ford Cortina Crusader Estate Car with only 18,766 miles.

EQUIPMENT
All steel welded integral construction, safety glass all round, laminated windscreen, bright drip-rail, anti-burst locks, locking fuel cap, bright bumpers, bodyside rubbing strip, black door window frames, passenger and remote driver door mirrors, tailgate wash/wipe, clock, instrument panel dimmer, tripmeter, adjustable head restraints, map pockets, wood effect facia, wood veneer door cappings, boot mat, ‘eyeball’ face level vents, two rear coat hooks, Ford P21 push button radio, cigar lighter, front armrest with trinket box, delay courtesy light. Dealer Accessories: Matt black grille with driving lamps, rolling boot blind.

EXTERIOR
This virtually extinct special edition Crusader Estate Car is one of the final incarnations of Ford’s iconic Cortina MkV, sometimes known as the Cortina 80 being the facelift version of the MKIV. Finished in factory original Polar Grey, (Code E2), the paint has a fabulous shine with the smart twin pinstripe running the whole length of the car and bonnet adding a touch of distinction. Scrutiny will reveal honest touched-in paint imperfections and age-related defects and marks such as a rub mark to the plastic front bumper, all left to uphold factory originality and preferred over painted cars. Standard Crusader features such as the bright drip rail, belt moulding, door handles and locks have a mirror finish and supplying dealer branded number plates and rear screen sticker are fitted. Genuine Ford lenses are crystal bright and all glass is clear. The underside and wheel arch apertures are incredibly clean and factory original with no repairs, thanks to garage storage and the low 18,766 miles covered. Practical classic Ford motoring at its best!

INTERIOR
A well-appointed Ford interior, unique, refined and immensely comfortable. The two-tone fabric seats consisting of dark Durham with light Crushed Velour seat centre inserts, (Code T4), are very clean and match the colour keyed thick pile carpeting normally reserved for Ghia models. Genuine Ford rubber mats have been fitted from new. Carpeted lower sections on the doors raise to a light crushed velour topped by luxury wood veneer door cappings adding opulence to the impressive livery. Incredibly, the plastic film to the drivers door card remains, such was the protective nature of the husband and wife owners until 2022. With such low mileage covered, all switchgear and functions operate exactly as intended and the dashboard and wood effect facia are perfect. The four-spoke steering wheel displays prominent veins and the pedal rubbers are virtually unworn. The large estate boot area is remarkably clean for such heavily utilised areas with the carpeting, plastic side trim and even the headlining in excellent condition. The Ford jack and wheel brace are both present.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Ford’s robust and trustworthy 1600 OHC Pinto engine with single variable venturi carburettor has a power output of 73bhp, a top speed of 93mph and a 0-60 time of 13 seconds. The four speed all synchromesh manual gearbox feels light with a positive clutch action and relaxed motoring is effortless.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Sports road wheels are factory perfect still with bright embellishers with one slightly marked. Fitted new in December 2024 are four Uniroyal Rain Expert 3 tyres measuring 185/80R. Hydraulic dual line brakes with vacuum servo assistance have disc brakes upfront and 8 in rear drums and do a fine job of stopping this Estate Car.

HISTORY FILE
This rare Ford Cortina Crusader Estate Car was produced in May 1982, making this one of the very last Cortina’s to roll off the production line which ceased making the model at Dagenham in July 1982. Supplied new by Ford Main Dealer, Stout Brothers (Bathgate) Ltd and registered on the 1st January 1983 to a Mr Ian Weir, who paid a total of £5,767 as stated on the Vehicle Sales Invoice. A qualified motor engineer, the car remained in his care for 36 years until his passing in 2019 whereby his wife took ownership. Sold by Mrs Weir in July 2022 the vehicle has only had one owner since leaving the long-term family home. Virtually every MOT until 2007 helps warrant the low 18,766 miles and a letter dated June 2022 from Mrs Weir, along with a photo of her husband with his pride and joy, explains the pampered history this stunning car has enjoyed. Supplied with an A4 folder of documentation including rare artefacts such as numerous tax discs, previous registration documents and old MOT certificates along with invoices and the specific Crusader brochure and Price Guide. All the vehicle operating guides and the service book are contained in the clear A5 document holder. Both keys are present. This is one for the connoisseur of original, low mileage, low owner and incredibly rare Fords.

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An insane Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 with the 5.8L supercharged 662bhp specification.

EQUIPMENT
Le Mans racing stripes, Shelby GT500 badging, Shelby GT500 side rocker stripes, unique rear spoiler, HID headlamps, LED rear lights, Shaker audio system with two subwoofers, Ford Track Apps & MyColor, air conditioning, Launch Control. Factory Options: SVT Track Package – engine to oil cooler, transmission cooler with internal integrated mechanical pump, rear axle cooler and pump, brake cooling ducts. SVT Performance Package – TORSEN differential with helical gearset, Bilstein selectable monotube dampers with tubular stabiliser bars. Recaro leather trimmed sports seats with Cobra logo. Accessories: Exterior Shelby Kit – Bonnet badge, wing stripes, ‘C’ pillar badge, petrol cap. Interior Shelby Kit – Carpet mats, Signed aluminium badge, Pony projection lamp, Cobra rear headrests. Engine Shelby Kit: Carbon Shelby decal, chrome strut top, Shelby power distribution box cover, GT500 brake reservoir cap, red engine inscription. Trufiber hood, MiVue HD dashcam, Garmin satnav.

EXTERIOR
This snake definitely bites with everything from the lightweight Trufiber hood to the muscular wheel arches enhancing the appeal and finished in unmarked and gleaming Ebony Black, (Code UA). Unashamedly brash, the Le Mans racing stripes have definitely been earned with Shelby GT500 side rocker stripes hinting at the power, but for absolute confirmation, the wing badges proudly boast 5.8 Supercharged and 662 HP credentials! A minor chip to the bonnet edge is barely noticeable in an otherwise virtually unmarked, low mileage and enthusiast owned example. From the bonnet scoop and standard fog lights upfront to the stainless steel dual exhaust with quad four inch tips emitting a deep bass bellow as the revs build, this really is the ultimate performance Shelby Mustang.

INTERIOR
The cockpit is amazing specified with the optional and race-inspired Recaro leather trimmed sports seats with Cobra logo all unmarked. Illuminated SVT 20th Anniversary Edition sill covers greet you when opening the door. The sleek double-brow dash with conical lenses in the instrument cluster is a throwback to classic Mustang and the message centre allows you to view everything from g-forces to quarter-mile and 0-60mph times in up to 125 custom colours in the MyColor interior cluster background. Spotless door and boot shuts with all identification stickers still attached and 14,687 miles make this example extra special and one for the collector.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Based on current production models and manufacturer data at the time, advertising literature claimed the 2013 Shelby GT500 was the most powerful production V8 in the world! The Ford 5.8L DOHC all aluminium powerhouse is fitted with a huge Eaton 2.3L supercharger to produce 662bhp and 631lb-ft torque at 4,000rpm. The magnetism of the rumble will exceed 200mph and propel you to 60mph in 3.5secs should you dare! Fitted with the optional SVT Track Package the Tremec 6-speed manual has a transmission cooler with internal integrated mechanical pump to enable quick changes and to take full advantage of launch control. The high performance 260mm large clutch disc and pressure plate is reassuringly heavy to handle all the power and specified with the SVT Performance Package you also get the desirable TORSEN differential with helical gearset. A real superhero!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Premium painted forged aluminium wheels measuring 19 X 9.5 inch up front and 20 X 9.5 inch to the rear are shod in premium Pirelli P Zero 265/40 ZR19 and 285/35 ZR20 tyres with ample tread. Red Brembo 6-piston calipers grip huge 15-inch vented discs to the front and 13.8-inch discs to the rear doing a fine job of stopping this vicious beast.

HISTORY FILE
The Shelby GT500 was developed by Ford’s SVT division, (Special Vehicle Team), the same engineers responsible for the Ford GT and F-150 SVT Raptor. It is a fitting tribute to the late Carroll Shelby and the last vehicle he was involved in before his passing. This example was declared new at first registration on the 1st November 2012 in the UK, so offers piece of mind that it has always lived in the UK and is not a later import with unknown international history. Enthusiast owned and present at many American and Classic Car Shows this epic example has covered just 14,687 miles from new. Serviced by renown American car specialists, American Muscle in Edinburgh, there are nine service entries stamped in the book and an absolute advisory free MOT history. All handbooks, spare keys and SVT black leather folder are present.

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A factory fresh Ford Fiesta Mk3 1.1 with one owner and 422 miles from new!

EQUIPMENT
Polycarbonate bumpers with no insert, no sunroof, non-tinted glass, no black decal on b-pillar, narrow bodyside mouldings, single tone horn, front wipers without intermittent function, no rear wash/wipe, halogen headlights, laminated windscreen, locking fuel filler, anti-burst locks, two spoke soft feel steering wheel, heated rear window, remote door mirrors, small space in lieu of clock, no centre console, glove box without lid, Ford self-seek Model 2001 stereo with no cassette, no tachometer, courtesy light, darkness in lieu of load compartment light, no passenger sunvisor vanity mirror. Dealer Options: Ford immobiliser system.

EXTERIOR
With an astonishing and genuine 422 miles from new, this poverty spec example is the ultimate homage to the original Fiesta ethos of simplistic low-cost motoring. Replacing the Popular/Popular Plus model designations, this model is simple known as the ‘Fiesta’ and makes the ‘L’ seem luxurious! To suggest that this example is as new is a bold statement, but one which is wholly justified with this perfect Fiesta. Perhaps most impressive is the underside which has been preserved in a time warp condition, with all orange PDI markings to the suspension components, yellow paint dots to the springs and factory stickers still intact, all features usually destroyed within the first few weeks! It is even clear to see the machine applied factory yellow wax to the central floor areas leaving the outer sills exposed, little wonder they all rust! In factory original Diamond White, (Code B 2), the paintwork to all factory panels is 100% original and essentially as new. The trim sections are perfect and supplying Ford dealer number plates, rear screen sticker and tax disc holder with first issue 1992 disc remain fitted! This example is simply as it left the Meridian Ford showroom in 1992, with absolutely nothing painted, replaced or altered. Truly a one-off museum piece.

INTERIOR
An interior entirely commensurate with a 422 mile car! The cabin space with Goodwood Grey fabric trim, (Code L V), is simply as it sat in the showroom awaiting collection by the first and only owner. Seats, door cards, headlining and carpets are as new throughout. The controls and switchgear have bright clear symbols and the new car feel which is lost soon after regular use. All functions operate flawlessly including the ultra-rare Ford self-seek model 2001 stereo with lack of cassette player which was fitted to all models bar the most basic ‘Fiesta’. Probably most nostalgia evoking of all is the new car smell that has been retained, instantly familiar as a Ford and ready to transport you back to a Ford showroom in 1992 complete with dealer branded screen wash and multilube spray! An astonishing piece of Ford history.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1.1 HCS four cylinder ‘Valencia’ engine is a redesigned version of the Kent unit dating back to the 1950’s and Ford Anglia era! Specification includes a twin-venturi carburettor and manual choke set up which produces a rather pedestrian 53bhp at 5200rpm whereby a top speed of 94mph and 0-60mph is achieved in 14.2 seconds. The pristine engine bay has original plates, fragile paper stickers/labels and factory panel stampings clearly visible. A new Ford Motorcraft oil filter and the red Ford HT Leads remain fitted. A correct brand-new battery is fitted but the original white Motorcraft battery with flat terminals has been kept for total original purposes. Unlike most rattly Ford ‘push-rod’ engines, this example is whisper quiet and the four-speed manual gearbox is slick and superlight.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The factory steel wheels of size 4½ x 13 are in perfect order with the original full wheel covers fitted and as new. The original seeking collector with be pleased to see factory fitted Michelin MX L 155/70 R13 tyres all-round which should be renewed if the car is to be put into use. Perhaps most impressive of all is the virgin spare tyre which even has the miniscule Michelin man logos to the tread face that would have been lost on the first journey! Fully overhauled in October 2024 after long term storage, the servo-assisted diagonally split brakes with 9½” discs up front and 7”drums at the rear are free and operate correctly, and during inspection and overhaul revealed themselves to be in spotless condition!

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 26th March 1992 by Meridian Ford Leicester, this exceptional example was purchased by Mr Thompson who was to be the only owner the car has had. A new vehicle order form and subsequent sales invoice is made out to Mr Thompson illustrating a price paid of £6,200 for this most basic of the Fiesta model. Sadly, quite soon after purchasing the vehicle Mr Thompson began to lose his sight which meant the car was left garaged and could not be used. The almost inconceivable 422 miles from new is absolutely genuine and until now, the car was last on the road in around 1996. Despite the clear lack of use, the car was kept on the road for the first fours years and there are four stamped Ford main dealer entries in the service book covering this period. In October 2024 the car was discovered and has since undergone a major service, recommissioning and brake overhaul using genuine Ford parts where possible. The history file has all welcome letters from Ford following initial purchase as well as all corresponding Ford service invoices and checklists. The first MOT certificate in 1995 has been kept as have all tax discs from 1992 to 1996. The full book pack is present with even the ford cardboard sleeve that the document wallet was supplied in! Three keys including the master blade and codes tags are present.

With confirmation of a Christmas 2024 Bullseye reboot, expect to this Fiesta, hazards flashing, be revealed from behind the curtain as ‘Bully’s Special Prize’, unless the contestants end up with just the BFH (bus fare home)! One owner, 422 miles and museum quality in every conceivable respect.

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An outstanding Ford Orion 1.6i Ghia Injection with 30,120 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
Grey bodyside mouldings with red insert, polycarbonate body colour toned bumpers with red insert, black ribbed panel at rear, halogen headlamps, tinted glass, tilt/slide sunroof with louvred shutter, heated electric door mirrors, rear windscreen incorporated aerial, central locking, split-fold 60:40 rear seats, centre armrest, electric front windows, front and rear headrests, tachometer, quartz digital clock incorporating date and stopwatch, centre console with integral coin slots, cassette storage, cigarette lighter, Electronic Sound System (ECU2), glove box illumination, boot light. Factory Options; Black paintwork, Alloy Wheels, Anti-Lock Braking System. Accessories; Ford graphic equaliser with power amplifier, Ford mud flaps, Ford rubber mats, Raydyat spot lamps, Gemini Alarm system.

EXTERIOR
The ultimate sporting Orion, the Ghia Injection is highly sought after and few more so than this stunning 30,120 miles example. Finished in gleaming Factory cost optional Black, (Code A 7), the car looks superb from any angle. Incredibly, the car still wears original panels with date stampings and the underside is fabulous with a factory finish free from underseal. All trim sections are in amazing condition with just a few markings to the bonnet and one touched in chip. The Ghia badges to the boot lid and front wings remind the neighbours that this car exudes luxury, yet the bright red inserts to the trim add a splash of sportiness! The car retains its dealer number plates front and rear as well as the rear screen sticker. A preserved example and far superior to the vast majority.

INTERIOR
Trimmed in luxurious Shadow Olivia cloth, (Code LE), with matching door panel inserts, the specialist materials unique to the Ghia model are very clean. The seat material is unworn and retains perfect shape. The coloured keyed cut pile carpet has been protected by genuine Ford rubber ‘waffle’ floor mats from new and the conscientious previous owner even had a plush carpet mats set tailor made to fit over the top of the rubber set! All switchgear and gauges are functional including the original ECU2 stereo with optional power amplifier and graphic equaliser. There are no cracks or warping to the dash plastics and the headling is undamaged. The boot area is immaculate including the spotless boot floor and spare wheel well. An unspoilt retro Ford interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1.6 litre OHC (CVH) MFi 4-cylinder engine features Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection and produces 104bhp allowing a top speed of 115mph and 0-60mph in 9.3 seconds. This example drives brilliantly and the standard exhaust system emits the instantly familiar CVH rasp! The engine bay is original and clean and retains all factory plates, stickers and labels. The five-speed manual gearbox is a joy to operate with a positive shift and perfectly weighted clutch movement.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The iconic Orion Ghia Injection ‘Pepper pot’ alloys wheels are an instantly recognisable representative of 1980’s sporting Fords, and those fitted to this example are pristine throughout costing an optional £239.43. A brand new set of premium Uniroyal RainTyre 185/60 R14 were fitted in August 2024 and originality seekers will be pleased to see a correct set of period Pirelli P600 tyres that come with the car. The factory spare tyre has never been used and still showing colouring banding to the tread. The diagonally-split dual line servo assisted braking system with front discs and self-adjusting rear drums are further aided by the factory optional ABS.

HISTORY FILE
Factory records confirm the car rolled off the production line on the 1st May 1987 and was subsequently supplied by Main Dealer, Woking Ford and registered new on the 26th August 1987. The car has covered a verified 30,120 miles from new and remains in stunning unrestored condition. The previous owner, Mr Morgan, purchased it from a club member after extensive searching and for nostalgic reasons. His late father had an identical one brand new and once acquired the personalised registration number was put on it and outings with his mother were enjoyed visiting all their family holiday destinations.

A comprehensive file of invoices and MOT records warrant the low 30,120 miles which accompany all handbooks and the service original book with 19 entries. The most recent service was carried out in September 2024 and a cambelt change is documented in 2021 at 28,302 miles. The car has never had a recorded MOT advisory which speaks volumes for its ongoing cossetted existence! Two sets of keys are present with fobs including a working torch key! A 1987 Ford range brochure with the front page displaying a black Ford Orion Ghia completes the history for this Orion Ghia Injection, the ultimate in sporting luxury!

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A first production Ford Puma 1.7i 16v with one owner and 17,476 miles.

MODEL HISTORY
Towards the end of 1993 a group of designers from Ford’s Small and Medium Vehicle Centre were invited to present ideas for an exciting new coupe based on the Fiesta supermini. The Puma was the first small coupe Ford had ever made. By adding stiffer suspension, wider front and rear tracks, a close ratio gearbox and a brand new Yamaha-derived 1.7 litre engine, the team produced a car for the enthusiastic driver. The Puma was launched in March 1997 and hit UK showrooms in the July. It was an instant hit with the motoring press and its New Edge design language and the iconic television commercial featuring Steve McQueen and scenes from the film Bullitt helped its trendy image.

EQUIPMENT
Headlamp system with three projector lamps, tinted glass, variable ratio power assisted steering, anti-lock brakes, traction control, driver airbag, pyrotechnic front seat belt tensioners, electric height adjustable driver’s seat, perimeter alarm with Safeguard System immobiliser, remote central locking, aluminium finish interior, leather sports steering wheel, digital clock, power windows, stereo/cassette Model 5000. Factory Options; Cuirass Metallic Paint, air conditioning, electrically operated and heated door mirrors. Dealer Options; Tailored Puma carpet mats, Ford locking wheel nuts.

EXTERIOR
This extremely early car rolled off the production line on the 1st July 1997, the very month the Puma was launched in the UK! In addition to the kudos of being such an early car, and one of the oldest remaining in existence, further amazing credentials include one owner from new, 17,476 miles and total originality. The factory optional paintwork in very rare Cuirass Metallic, (Code J5), presents beautifully with a highly polished uniform finish. Incredible for a Puma, the sills, underside and wheel arches are original with no repair work undertaken and only a few marks, a true testament to the garage storage from new. Even the one-piece Ford exhaust system remains fitted! The one and only owner remarked that the car has only ever been a weekend toy and has never seen rain! Supplying dealer branded number plates and rear screen sticker remain, and all trim, glass and lights are immaculate. Almost unheard of in this condition.

INTERIOR
The first Puma’s offered just one option for trim and upholstery to the two front sports seat, twin rear bucket seats and matching door trim which was Alchemy Blue with Silverstone fabric trim, (Code VS). The interior throughout is quite incredible and could almost be described as showroom condition. The upholstery is pristine with no visible wear, as are the door cards, carpets and headlining. The Puma mats front and rear remain fitted and the conscientious owner even placed two further sets of mats over the top of them! The fascia with the aluminium surround is as new and all equipment, controls and gauges are seamless in operation, even the air conditioning is ice cold. As good now as it was in 1997!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The utterly brilliant Puma’s 1.7-litre Yamaha-derived unit was the first Ford to use variable camshaft timing, (VCT). The power delivery is incredibly flexible and energetic with 85 per cent of peak torque being available at just 1500rpm. The air induction system is tuned for a raspier sound and combined with a free revving engine this power plant is immensely rewarding. The engine bay is totally standard, spotlessly clean with all plates, labels and stickers intact. The sublime close-ratio sports gearbox is precise and perfectly weighted. Weighing just 1,039kg, this is a real driver’s car and was able to upstage far more expensive sports cars when launched.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Distinctive ‘Fan Blade’ 6x15in light alloy wheels are unrestored and in remarkable condition with no kerb damage and just a few miniscule chips visible only upon very close scrutiny. Correct Pirelli P6000 tyres in size 195/50 R15 have excellent tread remaining. Servo assisted with vented front discs, anti-locking and Electronic Brake Force Distribution provide safe stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
A June 1997 built car, this example rolled off the production line on the 1st July, as confirmed by obtained Ford factory records, making it one of the UK month of launch cars. The car was supplied by Ford Main Dealers, Doe Motors Ltd of Witham in Essex, and date of registration was the 1st August 1997, the first day of R registration. Only a tiny handful of R prefix Puma’s remain today. The first and only owner was a Mr and Mrs Southgate who are named on the single owner V5 and purchase documentation including the new vehicle order form and sales invoice confirming the price paid of £15,331.92. The car has only ever been used as a dry use weekend car and strictly garaged at all times, and the pampered existence the car has led is clearly evident and a credit to the owner.

A full service was carried out in September 2024 using genuine Ford parts and a cambelt change was also carried out in September 2024 at main dealer, TC Harrison Ford in Peterborough, with supporting invoices and service book entry. There is a neat folder of invoices and every MOT from the first in 2000 to fully verify the incredibly low mileage. Further insight into the true enthusiast ownership is the owner’s membership of the Puma Drivers Club with all collectable Ford produced magazines kept. The only owner has provided a letter for the history file explaining his fastidious upkeep. There is also an Edition 1 1997 launch brochure and separate collector launch booklet. The original service booklet, owner’s manual, radio guides and associated point of sale literature remain in the Ford wallet, along with both keys and dealer fob. A special piece of Ford Heritage, a must have for the Ford collector.

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A fierce Ford Focus RS Mk2 with just one owner and 10,841 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
RS Bodykit, wider wheel arches, WRC style rear spoiler, chromed Xenon headlights, bonnet and RS badged wing vents, rear privacy glass, RevoKnuckle torque-steer reduction system, high-performance braking system, unique sports suspension, Quaife Automatic Torque Biasing Helical Limited-Slip Differential, driver, heated windscreen and washer jets, front passenger and front and rear curtain airbags, ‘Ford Power’ engine start/stop button, driver inclined pod with oil pressure, oil temperature, turbo boost gauges, air conditioning, Sony Radio/6CD with DAB and 8 premium speakers. Dealer Options; Four Year Ford Retail Service Plan, Jewel Ultra Diamondbrite paint and fabric protection, Ford RS floor mats.

EXTERIOR
Marketed as a Ford Rallye Sport for a new generation, this Focus RS Finished in Frozen White, (Code 5 6), boasts a sublime finish entirely commensurate with its fabulous credentials of one owner and 10,841 miles. All aggressive RS styling features and factory panels are pin straight and the bumpers, side skirts and trim sections are in beautifully preserved order. Unique Ford and RS badges and Ford dealer number plates are fitted. An instant Blue Oval legend when launched, this cossetted and unmolested example is just incredible.

INTERIOR
Inside this white-hot Ford are four body-hugging Recaro-Style sculptured seats in light grey Alcantara with blue fabric/black leather side bolsters, (Code KX). RS logos to the front and Recaro logos to all four seats are stitched into the back rests with no notable wear. The interior of this low mileage example is exceptional throughout with door cards, floor covering and headlining perfect. The only owner resisted the urge to remove the cellophane wrap to the door sill plates to ensure perfect preservation. All equipment, controls and gauges are seamless in operation. There is no visible wear to the common touch points and when you sit in the outrageously supportive bucket seats and push the Ford Power start button, there is no mistaking this for an ordinary Focus!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The thumping 2521cc Duratec RS five-cylinder engine with Ti-VCT (twin independent variable cam timing) and Borg Warner K16 turbo-charger develops an impressive 300bhp and 440m maximum torque. Top speed is 163mph and 0-62mph is dispatched in just 5.9 seconds. The unmolested engine bay is very clean and complete with factory stickers, labels and PDI dabs. Transmission specification consists of a Getrag Ford Durashift M6 six-speed manual gearbox with Quaife automatic torque biasing, limited slip differential and uprated drive shafts, a set up to harness the awesome power delivery and exploit the pure exhilaration of this car’s capabilities.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The standard 19in 15-spoke alloys wheels are painted in Panther Black in contrast to the standard Moondust Silver. The wheels are pristine throughout and suit the Frozen White paintwork perfectly. Matching replacement premium brand Goodyear Eagle F1 235/35 ZR19 have covered very few miles and show generous tread. An unused Continental puncture repair kit remains in the luggage area. Huge ventilated discs all round, 336mm front and 300mm rear, harness the awesome power of this performance Ford dissipating heat for confident, fade-free performance.

HISTORY FILE
This example was registered new on the 16th December 2010 by Ford Main Dealer, Dagenham Motors in Gillgham, to the first and only owner Mr Nielsen. Credentials of just 10,841 miles and one owner from new ensure this highly desirable RS product remains a protected investment. The conscientious owner opted for dealer optional service plan as well as expensive Jewel Ultra Diamondbrite treatment and the car has been cherished and garaged at all times. An RS related cherished number plate remains on the car and even the unopened Diamondbrite Accident Repair Wallet with torch, disposable camera and tape measure has been kept!

All original handbooks and guides are contained within the Ford wallet along with the service book containing six stamped entries, five being from a Ford main dealer. In June 2024 at 10,728 miles the car was given a service as well as timing belt change. Three original keys are present including the master key and code tag and there is an original Ford Focus RS brochure. A prime example of this fast-appreciating Fast Ford.

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An incredible Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 Custom with only 17,291 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Polyurethane front end incorporating four Cibie quartz halogen headlamps, front air dam, rubberised tail spoiler, twin bodyside coachline, RS2000 decals, black door mirrors, laminated windscreen, hazard warning flashers, heated rear window, separate fuel, water temperature and oil pressure gauges, padded sun visors, two-speed heater, aeroflow ventilation with eye ball vents. RS Custom Specification; Recaro front seats with fishnet headrests, centre console, glovebox, quartz clock, remote control drivers door mirror, bronze tinted glass, full trimmed door cards, Custom badge, cut pile carpeting, vanity mirror, alloy road wheels, (deleted from new -£135 saving). Accessories; Cadulac corrosion treatment, Phillips 860 radio cassette player, Phillips HI-Q door speakers.

EXTERIOR
Probably a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a factory perfect Ford Escort RS2000 with only 17,291 miles finished in Special Vehicle Order Black, (Code XSC-632). This example will be a blueprint on how the idolised RS2000 left the Saarlouis production line new in 1979. A truly remarkable survivor in every respect and preserved unrestored. On the 31st July 1979, the day before the car was registered, the conscientious owner requested Cadulac corrosion preventive treatment still visible today along with the guarantee certificate and receipt for £50. The polyurethane droop snoot is straight and perfectly colour matched housing a set of four crystal clear Cibie 60/55W quartz-halogen headlamps and correct Altissimo rear light clusters and Ford rear fog lamp. Genuine Ford mud flaps are fitted and all glass is correct Sekurit branded with the bronze tint. Garaged stored from new with a few minuscule markings left to uphold factory originality and pleasing to see.

INTERIOR
Twin Recaro high-back recliners with the fish-net headrests are factory original and in pristine condition finished in desirable Black Beta Plus fabric, (Code A7). Matching cut pile carpets and fully trimmed door panels are in excellent condition with two speakers. Beautiful Black plastics, only fitted on models until August 1979, are in excellent condition and the RS instrument panel houses fully functional gauges with healthy readings and bright orange needles. The Smiths Quartz clock and heater fan on both speed settings operates faultlessly. The Britax material safety belt label with the Ford logo has no fraying and even the delicate PDI sticker to the seat frame and buckle remain attached! The luggage compartment is incredible with the spotless Custom spec cut pile carpet extending over the spare wheel and retaining rubber strap. The boot carpet still has its small circular plastic retainer popper present. The colour code sticker is attached to the rear panel and even the pen markings to the boot floor remain visible! An unused Ford jack and wheel brace in the hessian bag is correctly located. Factory preserved in every sense.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A matching numbers 1993cc SOHC Pinto engine remains untouched. The free-flowing cast-iron exhaust manifold with the legendary RS logo is clear to see and service items are labelled Motorcraft. The chassis number is stamped on the heavy-duty spot-welded offside suspension top and left in primer grey paint, exactly as it left the factory. As the car is finished in Black, the Special Vehicle Order (SVO) sticker to the inner wing is amazingly still attached, with option 5AK-B/1 printed. Performance figures of 108.2mph top speed and 0-60 in just 8.5 seconds are quoted. The Type E standard four-speed gearbox snaps into gear perfectly.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Fitted when new are pristine RS Mexico steel 5.5x13in wheels with RS centre caps to enable a saving of £135.01 on the list price as detailed on the New Car Invoice. Correct replacement Pirelli Cinturato CN36 175/70 HR13 tyres are fitted and the spare is factory untouched still with red chalk markings. Girling M16 callipers grip solid 247.5mm solid front discs and self-adjusting rear drums halt the car well.

HISTORY FILE
This RS2000 Custom was manufactured in July 1979 and first registered on the 1st August 1979 to Mr Paul Roadknight. Mr Roadknight ordered his dream car from his local RS Ford Dealer, Bristol Street Motors in Birmingham. After many years of hard work and saving he took the plunge and haggled a deal for £4,294.18 which represented a discount of £347.22 and a further saving of £135.01 by deleting the alloy wheels, later reinstated! The car was used sparingly for the first five years as evidenced by the MOT history until an incident caused him to park the car up in his garage for 36 years and never use it again. On a visit to his local shops, Mr Roadknight noticed three men surrounding his car so quickly returned to his pride and joy to drive home only to notice he was being followed. Having made a long detour, he eventually returned home, parked the car in the garage and paranoid about it being stolen, tragically never used it again. Discovered by an RS Owners Club Member in 2021, (photos exist in the history file of the discovery with it covered in dust), with one of the photos including Mr Roadknight now in his eighties. The car has now been fully recommissioned and on its first outing at the 2023 Lakes Tour, won Car of the Tour! Documentation with the car includes the original Registration Document, order form, new vehicle Invoice, Cadulac guarantee certificate, service book, handbooks, radio instructions and old MOT certificates. More recently, a letter from the owners friend and invoices relating to the recommission. Representing a rare opportunity to own an original low mileage and highly collectable sporting Ford.

MOT July 2025, HPI Clear.

SORRY NOW SOLD – SIMILAR WANTED

A sensational Diamond White Ford Escort RS1600i with only 22,963 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Colour coded bumpers with front and rear overriders, RS aerodynamic front and rear spoilers, front driving and fog lamps, laminated windscreen, RS1600i decals, remote control door mirrors, RS 4-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel, 2 speed plus variable intermittent wipers, tailgate wash wipe, illuminated rocker switches, head restraints, side window demisters, perforated headlining, coat hooks, vanity mirror on passenger sun visor, cigar lighter, rear ashtrays, 3-speed heater fan, coin box, trip recorder, tachometer incorporating fuel thrust cut-off warning light, roof mounted digital clock. Factory Options; Tilt/Slide glass sunroof, Ford RST21P radio stereo cassette. Dealer Accessories; Ford mudflaps, Ford rubber floor mats, cassette holder, RS1600i dash top protector.

EXTERIOR
This RS1600i is finished in iconic Ford Diamond White, (Code B 3), and has a faultless uniform shine across every factory fitted and date stamped panel. The distinctive original RS decals are perfect and the rear wing is straight with no distortion issues and the front spoiler displays clearly the Motorsport logo and part number. There is a tiny chip to the Ford front windscreen and a touched-in mark to the bonnet which has never been painted. The correct stance is instantly recognisable as this example still sits on the special Koni shock absorbers only fitted to the RS1600i lowering the car by two inches. All components are exactly as it left the Ford factory and the underside is spotlessly clean and fully detailed. A rare and desirable example of the first front wheel drive Ford ever to wear the RS badge.

INTERIOR
The interior of this RS1600i is in truly immaculate. Finished in Shark Grey Crushed Velour (Code TC), the special RS seats and deep side bolsters have retained perfect structural integrity with no sagging and the matching door cards and perforated headlining are in pristine condition. The deep grey carpets are spotless and free from undue wear and are protected by four genuine Ford waffle rubber floor mats. The dashboard has no cracks and all interior equipment is functional including the fuel thrust cut-off warning lights. The RS 4-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel and special gearshift gaiter and knob defy their age with minimal marks. The boot area is spotlessly clean including the immaculate rear parcel shelf and the colour code sticker is attached to the back panel. Incredibly the TC Key Number is still inscribed on the boot floor! A Ford that gives you more.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with Fords transverse mounted 1600 OHC Compound Value angle Hemispherical chamber (CVH) unit producing 115 BHP. Mated to the Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection System incorporating deceleration fuel shut-off, special alloy cylinder head and camshaft the car has a top speed of 118mph and achieves 0-60 in 8.7 seconds. The engine bay is remarkably clean with even the delicate factory stickers being original. The twin coil set-up and finned cast alloy rocker cover are proudly on display ready for bonnet up exhibiting! The gear changes are light and a joy to use with the unique 0.83 fifth gear ratio fitted only to the RS1600i to close the gap between fourth and fifth gear.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Pristine cast aluminium wheels are unmarked with the Ford Motorsport logo on one spoke only and shod in Dunlop Sport Blue Response 195/50 R15 tyres. The manufacturer supplied Dunlop SP Sport Super D4 195/50 VR15 tyre remains in the boot as a spare. Diagonally split hydraulic circuits with tandem master cylinder, vacuum servo assistance and 9.4” ventilated discs with special calipers up front bring the car to an adequate halt but fall short in comparison to modern standards.

HISTORY FILE
Introduced in September 1981, this stunning example was built in April 1983 and is one of 2,600 UK examples and just one of 530 in Diamond White. (Source: RS Owners Club). Registered new on the 26th May 1983 by the Ford Motor Co Ltd in Brentwood Essex, it had one private owner, Mr Rose until September 1984 when Mr Robbert Goddard purchased it. Mr Goddard paid £6,700 plus £100 for the warranty Care Car Plan, (the same price the car cost new over a year earlier!), from Tower Garage (Stokenchurch) Ltd. Incredibly, the Goddard family remained the cars custodians until 2019 after Geoff Goddard inherited the vehicle from his father in 2012. Mr Goddard seniors ownership is beautifully detailed by his son in writing explaining fully his life with the car during their 35 years of ownership. The car has since been owned by RS Owners enthusiasts including Mr Gary Ball who had five White performance Escorts from the Mk1 Twin Cam to the mighty Mk5 RS Cosworth, all making the front cover of Classic & Sports Car in December 2020, a copy of which is included in the history file. Many historic invoices, emails between owners and a full complement of handbooks are contained within the blue Trimoco A5 folder. This example will please the most discerning collector wanting one of the very best examples in existence.

HPI Clear.

SORRY NOW SOLD – SIMILAR WANTED

A 1980s icon the Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i with only 24,323 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
Body-coloured bumpers with integral overriders, grey body side mouldings with red inserts, front and rear spoilers, tinted glass, driving lights, central door locking, torch key, quartz digital clock, cigar lighter, Ford ESRT 32PS radio/cassette, ‘joystick’ speaker balance control, cassette and coin stowage, integrated window aerial, tachometer, glove box light illumination, boot light, dual tone horn, sports two-spoke soft feel steering wheel. Factory Options; Black paintwork, 6x14in alloy wheels, Electronic Sound System ECU2 with power amplifier. Dealer options; Ford rubber floor mats.

EXTERIOR
This beautifully presented 88 Spec XR3i is finished in factory cost optional Black, (Code A9), and represents a standard example of this iconic hot hatchback. Having covered just 24,323 miles from new in the hands of XR Owners Club enthusiasts, the appearance is superb with a uniform, blemish free sheen. Bumpers, decals and number plate etched tinted glass remain undamaged and supplying dealer branded number plates and rear screen sticker remain fitted. The underside is very clean with a pleasing absence of excess applied underseal and even original factory stickers to rear suspension components remain intact! A fantastic example and hard to find in this condition.

INTERIOR
Having covered such low mileage the Daytona patterned seat fabric, (Code SF), is exceptional. Ford perfections will marvel in the factory fresh ambience of this interior which still retains a characteristic and distinctive Ford aroma! The colour-keyed cut pile carpet is unmarked thanks to genuine rubber Ford waffle mats having been fitted from new. The unique Cool Black XR3i headlining is clean and tight. Unusual for a Mk4 Escort, the door cards show virtually no shrinkage and the internal door pulls have not become scratched and faded. All interior instrumentation, switch gear and equipment operate correctly including the optional extra ECU2 stereo with power amplifier. The boot area is spotlessly clean with the floor revealing the original factory stickers. 1980’s Ford appreciation at its best!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Standard in every respect and so a purist’s dream, this 1.6 litre CVH engine with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection develops a crisp and responsive 104bhp and a delicious rasp through the standard exhaust system. A top speed of 115mph and 0-60mph in 9.6 seconds feels spirited thanks to a kerb weight of just 945kg. The engine bay is wonderfully clean and all plates and stickers remain intact. The 5-speed transmission is light, precise and a joy to use.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The factory optional alloy wheels are shod in matching premium Goodyear 185/60 R14 tyres fitted brand new in June 2024. The spare wheel retains the original Goodyear tyre unused and still wearing tyre nobbles. The diagonally-split dual-line servo assisted brakes with front discs and self-adjusting rear drums stop the car quickly and safely.

HISTORY FILE
Supplied new by Ford Main Dealers, Currie Motors of Twickenham, on the 5th August 1988, this 88 Spec XR3i has covered just 24,323 miles from new. The comprehensive history file includes the handbooks and guides in the A5 Ford folder and a separate neatly organised file of invoices dating back to the first service at the supplying dealer and many further Ford dealer receipts. A detailed maintenance log is also included and the most recent major service was carried out in June 2024 including cambelt and water pump. Correspondence between owners has been kept and three of the four former keepers all knew each other, two being husband and wife. The vehicle was inspected by Brian Rowe, the XR3/XR3i Valuations Officer from the XR Owners Club on behalf of the previous owner in 2018 whereby a valuation of £17,250 was placed on the car. The car was assessed to be in Concours or Excellent in all categories and his summary concludes, ‘The Mk4 Ford Escort XR3i is an increasingly rare and sought-after 80’s hot hatch, consequently good examples are continuing to rise in value. Mr Hosker’s car benefits from a rare combination of very low mileage, high originality as well as being in excellent all-round condition.’

HPI Clear.

SORRY NOW SOLD – SIMILAR WANTED

The ultimate super luxury Ford Capri Mk2 3.0 Ghia with only 28,689 miles.

EQUIPMENT
All steel welded integral construction, safety tinted glass all round, opening rear quarter vents, rectangular sealed beam halogen headlamps, extensive sound insulation, anti-burst locks, remote drivers door mirror, vinyl roof, sunshine roof with tilt/slide, bright bumpers with rubber inserts, bumper overriders, bright finish driver’s door mirror, bright metal window side mouldings, Capri Ghia sill finishers, power steering, leather steering wheel, water temperature gauge, warning lights for alternator, oil pressure, main beam and direction indicators, quartz clock, heated rear window with wash/wipe, padded arm rest, map pockets, Ford AM push button radio. Dealer Accessories; Kenwood dashcam.

EXTERIOR
Few times can a car be described as pristine but as the Ford marketing slogan proudly states this, ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ example virtually is! Finished in the ultimate period 1970’s extra-cost colour of Metallic Saturn Gold, (Code 978), the car oozes nostalgic charm. Style and luxury, the lines are clean and cool, set off by bodyside protection moulding that is colour matched to the Beige vinyl roof. There are a few tiny marks to the original vinyl roof, rear bodyside moulding and touched-in chips, all utterly insignificant. The bonnet bulge, Ghia badging and large 3.0 wing badges remind onlookers how special this car is. The underside and all apertures are stunning with only a light application of waxoyl to allow easy inspection of the perfect structural integrity. The supplying dealer screen sticker is still attached to the rear screen with glass displaying Ford logos. This show-worthy example will delight any enthusiast seeking a top-of-the-range Mk2 Capri.

INTERIOR
Sumptuous interior design synonymous with Ghia and luxury motoring is absolutely stunning in this low mileage example. The contoured seats with built-in head restraints are trimmed in Tan Rialto fabric upholstery, (Code W2). The material is not baggy and the matching vinyl bolsters have no wear or rips. There is a small mark on the passenger side vinyl. All coloured-keyed deep cut pile carpet, door cards and headlining is unmarked and the wood grain instrument surround with a full arrangement of working gauges has no fade, lift or peal. All non-protruding switches, quartz clock and Ford AM radio operate perfectly. The spotless boot area has the original ribbed floor carpet, Ford jack and super rare load compartment cover. A modern dashcam has been professionally installed and the supplying dealer tax disc holder remains attached to the front screen. An opulent, factory fresh Ford interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The most powerful engine available at the time was the 3000cc V6 engine as fitted to this genuine 3.0L Ghia. Power output is quoted at 138bhp at 5000rpm to offer a top speed of 121mph and 0-60 in 8.2 seconds. The engine bay is an exhibitionists dream with everything immaculately presented. A standard exhaust system has been custom made at significant cost to maintain the factory look and V6 burble. Perfectly suited to this range topper and standard equipment on the 3.0L Ghia is the C3 automatic gearbox in fine order thanks to a complete overhaul in 2015 with accompanying invoice.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Cast aluminium sports road wheels with the correct diamond cut finish are unmarked. Expensive Pirelli Cinturato CN36 185/70 VR13 were fitted in 2019 with ample tread. The hydraulic dual-line servo assisted brakes with front discs and rear drums bring the car up straight and true and the car is still fitted with the correct 2 port Girling master cylinder.

HISTORY FILE
Built in January 1977 at the Cologne Plant in West Germany and registered new on 2nd March 1977 as a dealer demo by Ford Main Dealer, Cowies of Stoke, this Mk2 3.0 Ghia has covered a documented 28,689 miles. The huge and extensive history file is breathtaking. Sold to a Kathleen Emery in July 1977 by Cowies for £4449 when she part exchanged her Feb 74 Yellow Capri with 14,630 miles it was owned by the same lady until July 1995. Spotted for sale by Ford Capri enthusiast Andrew Richardson in Classic and Sportscar classifieds for £3,995, the advert read; ‘probably the finest original car of its type in existence, one lady owner from new, 26,000 miles, FSH, a beautiful original car in pristine condition.’ Andrew purchased the car and remained the custodian until May 2023. His dedication and love for the car is flabbergasting and the history file contains everything meticulously catalogued with articulate descriptions and photos of any works carried out to leave no doubt in the mind of the next custodian, this car has wanted for nothing. All handbooks, brochures and spare keys are present. An incredible opportunity to own one of the finest, immaculately presented and luxurious Capri 3.0 Ghia models to survive today.

HPI Clear.