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A superb Ford Fiesta ST150 with two owners and 38,938 miles from new.

PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR – VERY CLEAN, A GREAT EXAMPLE.

EQUIPMENT
ABS, EBD, ESP, driver and front passenger airbags, Quickclear heated windscreen, stereo radio/CD model 6006, Thatcham CAT 1 alarm, Passive Anti-Theft System immobiliser (PATS), remote locking, electric windows, electric heated mirrors. Dealer options; ST Interior Styling Pack, Exterior Styling Pack 2 – side GT stripes. Accessories and personalisation; Checker decals, carbon dipped exterior trim, white Ford badges, carbon dipped engine covers, chrome battery cover, sports rear exhaust, red painted callipers, ST carpet mats, ST key fob.

EXTERIOR
This Fiesta ST150 has covered a very low and verified 38,938 miles from new with just two owners. The beautiful Colorado Red paintwork looks fantastic with a deep uniform shine and very few markings. All trim sections are in excellent condition with no damage worthy of mention. There is some light delamination to the edges of the tinted rear glass and the driver’s door edge has been carefully touched in to a few places. Supplying dealer number plates remain as well as factory stickers and labels in the door shuts. KGF Classic Cars sold this car in 2019 as a one owner, low mileage example in totally standard and original condition. The second owner has added some personalised touches to the trim and engine bay all of which have been done carefully and are easily reversible back to standard.

INTERIOR
A very clean and well cared for interior. The original ST-branded partial leather sports front seats in Infra-Red Wire are very clean with no fading or visible wear aside from tiny hairline creases to the driver’s seat bolster. Bright red ST emblems to the seats, steering wheel and sill scuff plates are standard fitment and the factory optional ST Interior Styling pack with Piano Black fascia trim with Graphite GT stripes looks great. The air conditioning is not ice cold. An unmolested hot hatch Ford interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the Ford 2.0 litre Duratec engine, the power output is quoted as 147bhp at 6000rpm and 190Nm torque at 4500rpm. The maximum speed is 129mph while 0-60 is dispatched in just 7.9 seconds! The engine bay is clean and displays factory stickers, panels stamps and clear chassis number stamping. The engine dressings added by the second owner are easily reverted back to standard. The standard Durashift 5-speed manual transmission operates perfectly and thanks to a performance exhaust there is a throaty exhaust note, again easy to revert back to standard. The car drives and runs brilliantly.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Unique ST design 17” alloy wheels and Ford badged centre caps are in excellent condition with no curb damage. Matching Pirelli PZero Nero 205/40 ZR17 have good tread remaining to the rear and the two front tyres fitted brand new in September 2022. The original space saver spare wheel still wears the factory Continental rubber and the Ford jack and wheel brace are present. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with discs to all four wheels stops the car straight and steady.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 15th March 2005 by Ford Main Dealers, Bristol Street Motors of West Bromwich, this prime example has covered just 38,938 miles from new with two owners. KGF Classic Cars purchased the car from the original lady owner in February 2019 whereby it was then sold to the second and only further keeper. The second lady owner is an avid Ford enthusiast and owns a Focus ST and has only decided to sell this car after falling in love with a newer model Fiesta ST. Personalised touches are shown in the photos but can be returned back to standard.

The Ford zip up document wallet houses the original handbook and service book which has 12 stamped entries to fully verify the mileage, 10 of which are by a franchised main dealer. The most recent service has just been carried out in September 2022 at 38,938 miles using genuine Ford parts with invoice to evidence. Two Ford keys and an original Fiesta ST150 brochure complete the history file along with a folder of receipts and previous MOT certificates.

Not meeting the usual KGF Classic Cars stock profile due to the personalisation but not detracting from the cars overall excellent attributes, we are offering this example for sale on a part exchange to clear basis. The car looks superb and performs as such and represents a fantastic useable example and one which could be returned to standard and made highly desirable to follow the path of previous Ford icons such as the Fiesta Supersport and XR2. Alternatively, simply enjoy it as it is! All servicing is up to date and the car is requiring nothing for immediate enjoyment. Full inspection and test drive is welcome.

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One of 500, an impeccably detailed Ford Fiesta ST500 with just 27,424 miles.

EQUIPMENT
Computer optimised unitary welded steel body, rigid occupant safety cell, energy absorbing crumple zones, sports ‘Aero’ kit, boot spoiler, ABS, EBD, ESP, sports tuned suspension, uprated braking, performance exhaust system, driver and front passenger airbags, Quickclear heated windscreen, Sony stereo radio/CD model 6006, Thatcham CAT 1 alarm, Passive Anti-Theft System immobiliser (PATS), remote locking, electric windows, electric heated mirrors, ST scuff plates and metal pedals. Special ST500 equipment; Panther Black paint, Gloss Black ST design 17in alloy wheels, grey side stripes, RS2000 inspired U-shaped grey bonnet stripe, ST500 boot badge, red brake callipers, full leather upholstery, carbon fibre fascia and gear lever bezel, ST500 plaque. Dealer options; Genuine Ford carpet mats, boot protector, auxiliary socket.

EXTERIOR
The original Fiesta ST is fast becoming a highly sought-after modern classic hot hatchback, and none are more coveted than the ST500 run-out special edition. Just 500 examples were produced for the UK market, all in Ford Panther Black metallic, (Code D2). This outstanding example has covered just 27,424 miles from new and has been detailed for competing in concours events. The pristine and factory original paintwork is incredible with a deep uniform shine to the pin-straight bodywork. A tiny touched in chip to the passenger door is the only imperfection worthy of mention. The racy ‘Aero’ body-styling kit and chunky sports trim sections are as new and the unique ST500 boot badge and special decal kit are perfect. The underside and wheel apertures are spotless with credit due to the previous owner who underwent a painstaking process of underside detailing which also involved extensive replacement of genuine ford clips, bolts, brackets and fixings to complete the concours remit. Factory stickers and labels remain in the door shuts and original Ford dealer number plates, tax disc holder and rear screen sticker still attached. This is a real collector’s example.

INTERIOR
Inside this sporting hot Ford are a pair of body-hugging ST-branded sports seats in Ebony Black full leather, (Code 3A). The entire cabin space, seats and trim can only be described as perfect and it is very obvious that this is a very well cared for example. ST emblems to the seats, steering wheel and sill scuff plates emphasise the performance credentials and the plaque on the dashboard proudly declares this as 1/500 ST500 cars. All functions and controls are totally factory standard including the Sony model 6006 stereo radio/CD. Tailored Ford Fiesta floor mats have preserved the pristine carpet. An unmolested hot hatch Ford interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with the Ford 2.0 litre Duratec engine, the power output is quoted as 147bhp at 6000rpm and 190Nm torque at 4500rpm. The maximum speed is 129mph while 0-60 is dispatched in just 7.9 seconds. The engine bay is spotless and displays factory stickers, panels stamps and clear chassis number stamping as well as the often-perished parts component labels. The standard Durashift 5-speed manual transmission is wonderfully tight and precise, perfect for quick and enthusiastic changes!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Unique Gloss Black ST design 17” alloy wheels are immaculate thanks to a light refurbishment with no curb damage and all matching Ford badged centre caps are as new. Matching premium brand Pirelli PZero Nero of size 205/40 ZR17 are fitted to all four corners. The original space saver spare wheel still wears the unused factory Pirelli rubber, housed in the pristine boot floor which has factory stickers and PDI markings still visible. The factory jack and wheel brace are present. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) with discs to all four wheels offer rapid stopping power for this performance hot hatch while bright red callipers, a standard feature of the ST500 help separate this car from the mainstream ST variant.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 1st September 2008 by Main Dealers, Brooklyn Ford of Kidderminster, this prime ST500 has covered a low and verified 27,424 miles from new. The first keeper owned the car for 11 months when it was then sold as an Approved Used Ford by Main Dealer, Dees Wimbledon, to a lady who part exchanged her Fiesta Zetec S. Ownership has since passed to her husband and then in 2016 to the previous owner who is a family friend. He bought the car having known it since it was 11 months old and safe in the knowledge of how well it had been cared for and that it had never been driven hard, the fate of many ST Fiesta’s! A desire to create a car worthy of concours competitions whilst retaining originality led to countless weekends lost to painstaking detailing as well as refurbishment and replacement of small underside components. A huge catalogued file of parts receipts evidences the extensive sourcing of genuine Ford parts and alludes to the no expense spared and no compromise mentality directed at the project. All fluids and servicing were undertaken at the time. The result is simply astonishing, a car that drives as good as it looks.

The Ford zip up document wallet houses the original handbook and service book. Further invoices and MOT certificates date back to the first in 2011 are kept along with two Ford keys and an original Fiesta Range brochure. Representing the next generation of collectable fast Fords, it is virtually impossible to fault this car.

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A Mk2 Ford Escort RS Mexico with amazing history and RS Owners Club registered.

EQUIPMENT
Two circular halogen headlights, front air dam, rubberised tail spoiler, unique bodyside stripes, ‘Mexico’ 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. Brief Specification; Safety Devices roll cage, Racetech gauges, Willans 4-point harness, 2.1 Pinto, forged JE pistons, Cosworth conrods with ARP bolts, lightened and balanced crank, oil cooler, gas flowed and ported cylinder head, Grp1 valves, Kent GTS3 camshft and Vernier pulley, MSD ignition with Aldon distributor, Spal electric fan, Facet electric fuel pump, twin Weber 45 DCOE carbs, Prepfab exhaust, Type-9 gearbox, Fast Road Performance Power Clutch, RS English axle, Tran-X Limited Slip Differential 4.1:1, Quaife 2-piece half-shafts, Bilstein coilover struts, Grp1 Bilstein rear dampers, alloy roller bearing top mounts, anti-roll bar, Elliot rev counter, LED illumination, Ford mud flaps, Classic Tracker.

EXTERIOR
The exterior of this RS Mexico is magnificent. Finished in Ford Black, (Code A), it has a deep, mirror gloss shine and is one of only two Black Mexicos registered with the RS Owners Club. The distinctive squared-up nose styling and front air dam is virtually unmarked and informs knowledgeable onlookers to the scarcity of this model only built between January 1976 and July 1978. All the trim is perfect, window rubbers are black and all decals are correct and present. Ford logos can be seen on the genuine Carello halogen headlamps and Altissimo rectangular rear light covers. The underside is very clean and will enable viewers to see the top specification this car enjoys. Minor imperfections to the glass, boot edge and a few stone chips indicate this car likes to be driven and driven hard! Utterly gorgeous and a real show stopper.

INTERIOR
The interior of this RS Mexico offers exhilarating sporting pleasure. The twin high back reclining Scheel front and rear seats in Black fabric, (Code A7) with roll-top head restraints are amazing, perfectly clean and offer incredible support thanks to an expensive retrim by Aldridge. The carpets, door cards and black fascia are virtually unmarked. Supplementary gauges function correctly and the ‘RS’ logo within the five white needle instrument cluster reminds the driver how special this Ford is. Expensive and useful accessories such as the leather trimmed RS steering wheel, Elliot rev counter, Willans 4-point harness and Safety Devices roll cage all play an important part in this driver focused machine.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
A period engine build which will be the envy of many with stonking performance quoted at 175bhp from the 2.1 Pinto engine with reliability built in thanks to top specification and quality components. With knowledgeable ownership including a Development Engineer at Ford’s Research Centre at Dunton, this car barks with pleasure and encourages boy racer antics! The Type-9 five speed gearbox with quick shift has been upgraded to handle the power and enthusiastic use. Incredible!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Genuine upgraded RS 6JX13 RS 4-spoke alloy wheels with correct RS centre caps and RS wheel nuts are shod in sticky Toyo Proxes R888 tyres. HiSpec 4-pot alloy brake callipers grip Grp1 vented 247mm discs with EBC Green Stuff pads. Goodridge braided hoses and bias pedal box with custom reservoir complete with Girling cap shed the speed off quickly and safely.

HISTORY FILE
With only around 2,500 Mk2 Ford Mexico’s made, (source Ford RS Owners Club), this car represents a very rare breed! Positioned awkwardly in price and specification between a 1600 Sport and an RS2000 when new the Mexico had a very short production run and therefore is now a highly sought after model amongst collectors. This car is one of just two known to the RS Owners Club finished in Black. Built in November 1976 and registered February 1977 the car had a genuine Black Ford Mexico Service Shell supplied by the Ford Saarlouis plant in 1979. The original shell finished in Signal Green was damaged. Not recorded but noted by the unique Build Plate, the history and authenticity of this car can be validated by the RS Owners Club. Last sold by KGF Classic Cars in 2017 the previous owner then went to great lengths to track down the original first keeper, Jeremy Rose, and amazingly did so, met up with him and shared fascinating information. There are now photos of the car brand new and a first-hand account of the early history. This fascinating tale is also documented in the February 2020 magazine, Classic & Sports Car. Not only this, but the previous owner also contacted Geoff Fletcher, a talented RS specialist and instrumental in the restoration of the car, to carry out some recent works. An incredible history file neatly and chronologically ordered packed with invoices, photo albums and magazine features will amaze the next custodian. Furthermore, the car has been owned by respected members of the RS community who performed various roles for the RS Owners Club to offer absolute reassurance for the next Ford Blue Oval fan. If you should miss out on this formidable car again, fear not, there is an actual Corgi Vanguards 1:43 die-cast model to buy!

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A Ford Capri 2.8 Injection with huge history file.

PART EXCHANGE TO CLEAR – A VERY CLEAN USEABLE EXAMPLE.

EQUIPMENT
Remote control driver’s door mirror, body-coloured grille and door mirrors, lamp bezels body-coloured, tape stripe with Injection decal, power assisted steering, front and rear spoilers, tailgate wash/wipe, tinted glass all round, ammeter and oil pressure gauge, tachometer, quartz analogue clock, courtesy lights, perforated black headlining, front reclining Recaro seats, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, steel sunroof, boot light, instrument brightness control. Accessories; Ford Capri 280 Brooklands 15in alloy wheels, Magnex exhaust system, front strut top brace bar, stereo CD, white dial backgrounds, pool ball gear knob.

EXTERIOR
A restored example presenting in very good order, the car has been professionally repainted in its original colour of lacquer Red. The paintwork has a deep polished shine and uniform finish. A few very minor blebs in the paint have come through and there are some light chips to the finish but the car is completely sound with no corrosion issues. The underside is totally structurally sound. All trim sections, glass, lights and badges are intact and the side rubbing strips have been removed. A brilliant looking, fun and useable example!

INTERIOR
A very clean interior also part of the overall restoration where required is trimmed in grey high-grade leather and ‘Strobe’ pattern fabric centre panels in superb condition with no rips or tears. The seat structure is excellent with firm bolsters. The carpets are original and still have the genuine Ford rubber over mats front and rear. The door cards and headlining are fully intact and unmarked. The interior trim pieces are in very good condition and all switchgear and functions are fully operational. The dash front has been professionally retrimmed and a modern stereo it fitted but not working. A straight and uncut parcel shelf is a welcome find!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The engine is smooth and performs brilliantly with a wonderful sound thanks to a replacement Magnex exhaust system at a cost of £500 in 1999! A professionally detailed engine bay is clean and presentable with a strut brace fitted for added stability. The 5-speed gearbox operates exactly as it should. This is a fantastic example to use and enjoy as Ford intended.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
A popular yet subtle upgrade is the same style 15in Capri 280 Brooklands alloy wheels. The wheels are in good order with no kerb damage and matching brand tyres were fitted new in 2020 with very little use. The hydraulic dual-line servo-assisted brakes with ventilated front discs unique on the 2.8 Special stop the car quickly and in a straight line.

HISTORY FILE
Registered new on the 25th September 1985, this Capri 2.8 Injection has covered 78,534 miles from new with a huge history file supporting the mileage including MOT certificates dating back to the early 1990’s. The large file is neatly presented and evidences high levels of ongoing maintenance and servicing which results in the car running and performing very well. An agreed insurance valuation from 2020 places a value of £20,000 on the car.

Not meeting the usual KGF Classic Cars stock profile in terms of mileage and condition one credentials but not detracting from the cars overall excellent attributes, we are offering this example for sale on a part exchange to clear basis. The car looks superb and performs as such and represents a fantastic useable example at the lower end of the price range. The car is requiring nothing for immediate enjoyment with a full 12 months MOT. There are two sets of keys. Full inspection and test drive is welcome.

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A time-warp Ford Fiesta Mk3 1.1LX with an incredible 10,527 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
Bumpers and bodyside mouldings with bright insert, halogen headlights, laminated windscreen, tinted glass, tilt/removable sunroof, locking fuel filler, anti-burst locks, tailgate wash/wipe, heated rear window, remote door mirrors, digital clock, Ford self-seek model 2006 stereo cassette, tachometer, courtesy lighting.

EXTERIOR
With a genuine 10,527 miles from new, this delightful Fiesta is preserved in amazing condition. Finished in original Ford Diamond White, (Code B3), the paintwork to all factory panels is superb and displays nothing other than a few age-related markings and a lightly touched-in scratch to the boot lid. All trim sections, glass, lights and badges are fully intact and supplying Ford dealer number plates remain fitted. A very light rub to the offside corner of the black plastic rear bumper is barely visible. A super low mileage and superb entry level classic Ford, once a common sight and virtually none have survived as well is this example.

INTERIOR
An interior entirely commensurate with a 10,527-mile car! The cabin space with Miami fabric trim in Raven colour scheme, (Code BM), is essentially as it sat in the showroom awaiting collection by the first owner with the seats in superb condition. All trim sections, controls and switchgear have the new car feel which is lost soon after regular use. In-car functions operate flawlessly including the Ford self-seek model 2006 stereo cassette. Even the new car smell has been retained, instantly familiar as a Ford and ready to transport you back to a Ford showroom in 1993!

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1119cc HCS CFi four-cylinder engine featuring electronic single point injection and automatic choke set up produces 49bhp at 5200rpm. A top speed of 89mph and 0-60mph is achieved in a sedate, license preserving 15.8 seconds. Complete mechanical simplicity and the distinctive Ford push-rod engine note are guaranteed but the common intrusive tappet sound is welcomely absent in this super-low mileage example. The spotlessly clean engine bay has original plates, stickers and factory panel and Ford emblem stampings clearly visible as well as fragile paper service labels. Genuine Ford Motorcraft service items are in abundance including the grey Ford HT Leads and all fluids are clean and clear. The 5-speed manual gearbox feels brand new!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The factory steel wheels of size 5 x 13in are in excellent order with the original LX full wheel covers virtually unmarked. Four brand new premium brand Uniroyal RainExpert 3 165/65 R13 tyres were fitted in July 2022 and covering zero miles have replaced the original Michelin MXT items! The servo-assisted diagonally split brakes with discs up front and drums at the rear pull the car up quickly and safely.

HISTORY FILE
This wonderful example was registered new on the 1st August 1993 by Ford Main Dealers, Godfrey Davis of Welwyn Garden City. The new car sales invoice in the history file is made out to first owner, Mrs Leach, who paid £7,935.00 less part exchange allowance for her 1981 Ford Fiesta 950. Mrs Leach kept the car garaged and used it for the monthly shopping trip until eventually selling it in 2016. There have been just two further keepers since and the car has covered a verified 10,527 miles from new

The history file contains the Ford document wallet with all handbooks, guides, security code cards and point of sale literature. The original service book displays six stamped entries, the most recent being in July 2022 at 10,527 miles. A file of invoices and MOT certificates is present and there is an original 1993 Ford Range brochure along with two Ford keys. The perfect entry into retro Ford ownership and many a first car for an entire generation!

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Albert’s miracle Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special with 585 miles from new.

EQUIPMENT
Remote control driver’s door mirror, body-coloured grille and bonnet lip, lamp bezels body-coloured, power assisted steering, front and rear spoilers, anti-burst locks, tailgate wash/wipe, tinted glass all round, tilting/sliding steel sunroof, ammeter and oil pressure gauge, tachometer, quartz analogue clock, courtesy lights, perforated black headlining, front reclining Recaro seats, three-spoke leather covered steering wheel, boot light, instrument brightness control. Dealer Accessories; Mudflaps, Ford floor mats X2, Ford chrome tailpipe covers, Sunroof deflector unopened, Ford tool kit unopened, Ford fire extinguisher unopened, Ford first aid kit unopened, workshop manual.

EXTERIOR
This spellbinding factory perfect Ford Capri 2.8 Injection is a champion in every respect having covered a warranted 585 miles from new with one custodian, Albert. Finished in striking Diamond White, (Code B3), it is difficult to fault this example without passing comment on Ford production control standards, such is the expert preservation of this miracle car. Stored in a dehumidified and centrally heated garage, every nut, bolt, clip and component throughout the entire car is exquisite with absolutely no aging. A benchmark car that will guide concours perfectionists on where every label, sticker, paint dab should be and how Ford engineers tightened the last bolt. All dealer branding remains fitted. Be prepared to experience the thrill of buying a dazzling new Capri!

INTERIOR
Incredible. Shielded from natural daylight, protected with seat covers and numerous Ford tailored mats but vitally, only cherished by conscientious Albert from new! Upon collection, the clear large removable sticker informing the new owner of official MPG figures was carefully removed from the side window and framed and still belongs with the cars artefacts! The supportive Recaro seats in grey high-grade leather with ‘Strobe’ pattern fabric centre panels, (Code Q5), are spotlessly clean with firm seat structure and are supplied with the Recaro lumber support pads with instruction card laminated. All controls and gauges function including the ESRT 32PS stereo cassette and electric aerial. The rear seats have never been sat in and nothing has been placed in the time warp boot area. Albert removed the rubber strap holding the jack in place when new to avoid stretching and splitting it over time and placed it neatly beside instead! It really does not get better.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The Capri 2.8 Injection was the first offering of the new Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) operation that had recently been set up in Dunton, Essex. SVE added a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system, an oil/water heat exchanger, viscous coupled fan and an improved radiator making the 158 BHP capable of 130mph and 0-60mph in 7.9 seconds. The fantastic engine bay is fastidiously standard with Motorcraft service items, factory plates and stickers and Ford wing stampings clear to see. Albert attached soft white felt on the bonnet strike points so as not to scratch the paint work!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The factory 7-spoke alloy wheels are unmarked with correct Ford badged centre caps and factory external weights. A collectable and highly prized full set of five Goodyear Eagle NCT 60 tyres have remained on the car since new with the spare wheel completely virgin with coloured banding to the tyres! Albert elevated the car during storage to avoid flat spots on the tyres. The hydraulic dual-line servo-assisted brakes with ventilated front discs unique on the 2.8 Special are shiny clean with no wear.

HISTORY FILE
Built in June 1986 at the Saarlouis Plant in Germany, and supplied new to Albert William Clarkson by Ford Main Dealer, South Essex Motors, (SEM of Basildon Essex). The new vehicle invoice reveals a price paid of £7,698 and a further £77.92 for all the unused accessories still in original packaging. Albert secured this price through the employee Own-a-Ford purchase scheme thanks to his father working for Ford at the time, a hefty discount on the £11,002 list price! Annoyed with the dealer on collection as the car had covered 68 miles, we know this as he reset the tripmeter at new car handover! His intention was to preserve the car and not drive it, he had a glorious Mk2 Ford Cortina 1600E for the shows and a Ford Escort daily at the time, now a Focus! The dedication to keep the car as new was unrivalled. Perfect temperature and moisture controlled environment, keeping the car elevated to avoid damaging the tyres and even taking the car for the occasional MOT on his trailer!

All purchase literature, handbooks, old MOT certificates and SORN documents have been kept. A full complement of spare keys are included. Albert was even contacted by his insurer Adrian Flux to see if they could run a feature on his miracle Capri that’s never felt the rain. Read all about it HERE. An unrepeatable opportunity.

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A truly historic AVO Mk1 Ford Escort Mexico in RS Road Rally specification.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 heavy-duty body, front quarter bumpers, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, rear boot guard, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, six pod sports binnacle, heater fan, two speed wiper. Factory Options; Reversing lights, hazard lights, cigarette lighter, heated rear window, centre console with clock, Winguard style mirrors, wiper blade spoiler. Rally Accessories; Super Oscar Cibie 100W spot lights, Cibie IODE H4 100W Halogen headlamps, circular Lucas reverse light, sump-guard, rear turrets, welded strut brace, adjustable track-control arms, alloy fuel tank with sender, Safety Devices cage, World-Cup cross member, bonnet clips, front and rear tow eyes, Brantz International 2 Pro, Halda trip meter, Don Barrow LED navigator light, battery cut-off switch, fire extinguisher, electric fan switch.

EXTERIOR
Finished in the striking factory original colour of Sebring Red, (Code N), with the correct semi-matt black Mexico decals the impressive visual impact is instant especially when fitted with many Special Build Programme extras such as the Rallye Lighting Pack. The underside is spotlessly clean in body colour for those enjoying the show scene but documented vast expenditure using competition components mean this example can be driven hard! Previously used in historic road rallies prior to restoration in 2015 by Classic & Retro Automotive Works, (the company responsible for restoring the Mexico in the hit series, ‘For the Love Of Cars’), this Mexico is registered and well known in the AVO Club and still has its original factory AVO plate and chassis plate displaying all the correct identity codes. A very desirable Ford Rallye Sport hero.

INTERIOR
Leaving no doubt to the ability of this fantastic Ford Escort Mexico is a period correct interior with everything from the optional Bucket seats with headrests to switch gear needed for rally use. Everything was rewired by an ex AVO electrical engineer and separate wiring for rally modifications have been used. Modern safety equipment has been professionally installed such as the Safety Devices roll cage and all expensive timing gear is calibrated and functional. All brake pipes and fuel lines run inside the car which is soundproofed and carpeted throughout with immaculate door cards, padded dash, instrument binnacle and roof lining. This package is hard to beat.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Nestled between the AVO Escorts inner front wings is a rebuilt Kent XFlow bored out and honed to 1660cc. In brief, it has a Stage 2 skimmed and ported cylinder head with unleaded seats, bronze valve guides and lightweight magnesium valve spring retainers with competition double valve springs. An Ajusa competition head gasket is fitted. It has four angle valve seats on the inlets and 3 angle on the exhausts with the valves backcut twice and cut to exactly the same height so all cylinders are balanced and flow well. AE Hepolite pistons are fitted with a reground crankshaft modified to give clearance for the Duplex chain. Vernier sprockets are fitted and the bottom end is fully balanced. Heavy duty ACL Duraglide competition main bearings, Glyco big end and Mahle copper thrust washer bearings have been used. The flywheel is balanced and lightened and CNC machined ARP rod bolts fitted for precision optimum reliability. A Weber 32/36 DGAV carburettor with a K&N air filter and Ashley exhaust system sounds fantastic and essential components such as uprated A127 alternator, High-Torque starter motor, electric fuel pump, high pressure and capacity oil pump, Petronix distributor all help reliability. A rebuilt bullet 4-speed gearbox with a complete upgraded clutch assembly drives the rear wheels through a 4.1 steel B54 Limited Slip Differential.

WHEELS, TYRES, SUSPENSION & BRAKES
Rallye Sport alloy wheels measuring 5.5×13 inch with genuine RS centre caps are immaculate and shod with 185/60 R13 Nankang tyres with ample tread. Vented discs are gripped by M16 calipers and EBC Greenstuff front pads and rear shoes. Aeroquip hoses help ensure safety under continue hard braking. Bilstein front suspension with roller-top mounts and new 200/60 Bilstein inserts combined with Bilstein upright Mk2 shocks work fantastically. CD8 145lbs single leaf springs, panhard rod, double width anti-roll bar, all polybushed throughout and 2.5 turn quick steering rack all give the perfect rally car fun with well predictable road handling.

HISTORY FILE
Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley in June 1973, this vehicle was first registered on the 9th August 1973 to Ronald Mardle of Bexleyheath. Registered with the AVO Club the vehicle was purchased by the current owner, Brian Jaggs, in October 2001 on early retirement. Mr Jaggs started road rallying in the 1970’s, initially as a Driver but his true passion was as a Co-Driver and this Mexico was purchased as a project being prepared for Concours, unfinished and in the incorrect colour of Diamond White. Work commenced on the rally conversion immediately and it was ready in 2002. Driven hard at a wide variety of events for the next 10 years including historic Road Rallies, National Road Rallies and Targa Rallies it was necessary to embark on extensive works to keep the car competitive and Classic & Retro Automotive Works were commissioned in 2015 to restore the car with substantial input from Mr Jaggs. Witnessing the eye watering invoices, fabulous show condition and effort needed, Mr Jaggs could not bring himself to compete in the car once complete so the difficult decision to sell was made. Representing a fantastic opportunity for a new owner to benefit from a phenomenal build with an iconic and genuine historical Mexico!

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An impeccable matching numbers AVO registered Mk1 Ford Escort RS1600.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 body, front quarter bumpers, flared front wings, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, rear stone deflector, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, RS1600 wing badges, RS circular boot badge, six pod sports binnacle, leather rimmed sports steering wheel, heater fan, two speed wiper, courtesy light, washable plastic headlining, push-round ashtray. Factory fitted options; Quartz iodine headlamps, reversing lights, hazard warning flashers, cigarette lighter.

EXTERIOR
This AVO Club Registered stunning example is finished in desirable and build specification, Daytona Yellow, (Code T). Attention to detail can be witnessed in every conceivable area from the obvious panel gaps to the spectacular underside, all factory correct and as manufactured by Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations. All the glass is mark free and lighting is correctly branded with uprated twin-bulb Carello Quartz iodine headlamps bright and chrome trim indicator lenses. Twin-wire Trico Speedblades are fitted and all discreet RS badges are present and fitted. Rarely does a genuine and correct RS1600 come to market arguably making this the ultimate Mk1 high performance Escort.

INTERIOR
A basic RS1600 with L-spec black PVC, (Code AA), interior and the correct black one-piece rubber floor mat only fitted to cars built until August 1972. The RS three-spoke steering wheel with leather rim is unworn offering a view to the prized 140mph speedometer and 8,000rpm rev counter. All gauges and controls function along with the heater fan on both speed settings. Door cards, headlining and all other trim is in excellent condition with original features correct to this build date. The boot compartment is pristine with the spare wheel correctly secured to the floor. No-nonsense and all the better for it.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Where the magic happens! This example is matching numbers and fitted with the legendary Cosworth-designed BDA (Belt Driven A series) engine boasting a 16-valve cylinder head with twin belt-driven cams. Competition-bred with a 1601cc engine quoted at 120bhp with 0-60mph despatched in 8.9secs and a top speed of 113mph. Featuring the correct 711M cast iron block this engine has benefited from expenditure by leading experts, Vulcan Engineering with accompanying invoice. The cleanliness and detail under the bonnet is remarkable such as hoses still with delicate Ford labels attached and the original Ford chassis plate and Special Build Order body plate. The original 4-speed 2000E heavy duty gearbox is a sheer delight with a short throw action and precise change.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Immaculate and correct 5.5x13in pressed steel wheels featuring cooling slots only fitted to cars built between June 1971 and September 1972 are shod in Goodyear 175/70 R13 tyres with ample tread. The remote servo-assistance brakes powered by the Girling Powerstop system correctly positioned on a triangular silver bracket at the nearside front of the engine bay in place of the regular Escorts battery tray with front discs and rear drums offers fair braking performance.

HISTORY FILE
A total of just 1,154 RS1600s were made, (Source: Factory-original Sporting Mk1 Escorts by Dan Williamson), with most being extensively raced and rallied and some of those remaining having been re-shelled, this car is an amazing find with provenance and rarely available on the open market. Built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley in February 1972, this AVO Club Registered example has a fully traceable ownership record. With just three former keepers from new, one of which being the AVO RS1600 Registrar himself, William Arnold for 10 years! Mr Arnolds passion, knowledge and whereabouts of each of the 489 Club registered cars is unrivalled and he provides a detailed account of this car in writing dated June 2022 to KGF Classic Cars. He vividly recalls buying the car from the first registered owner, Mr Bartram, who ran a motor repair business in Tamworth and continues to accurately account of everything from a minor incident with a Mini Cooper when the car was just one year old resulting in the OSR quarter panel being replaced to it being displayed unrestored at National Day. Photos of the car exist prior to the restoration kindly provided and included in the history file by Mr Arnold himself and the car was entrusted by industry experts ASM Restorations in 2012. Mr Arnold concludes in his detailed account, ‘the car has full traceable history and retains it’s original chassis plates, engine and in fact virtually all it’s original components and trim. That in itself is quite a rarity these days.’ What better testament exists for one of the rarest most valuable sporting RS Escorts?

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Possibly the rarest colour AVO Club registered Mk1 Ford Escort RS2000.

EQUIPMENT
Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO) Type 49 heavy duty body, front quarter bumpers, strengthened chassis rails, strengthened flitch plates, reinforced front suspension strut top mounting plates, rear radius rods, safety glass, anti-burst locks, black painted aluminium grille, quartz iodine headlamps, six pod sports binnacle, leather rimmed sports steering wheel, heater fan, two speed wipers, courtesy light, washable plastic headlining, push-round ashtray, steering lock, cigarette lighter, hazard warning flashers.

EXTERIOR
This incredibly rare Ford Escort RS2000 is finished in Marine Blue, (Code G), and presents impeccably thanks to a recent and painstaking rebuild by RS renowned, CWC Restorations. Many original items were retained where possible like the 7” diameter round Cibe IODE H4 headlights, Ford Triplex glass and even glass rubbers, some showing aging. For those enjoying the show circuit the underside is finished in body colour and is factory perfect with all Type 49 body features, nuts, bolts and pipes spotlessly clean. The critical eye will be impressed with panel fit and gaps throughout and two tiny paint imperfections to the nearside wing and front panel are barely noticeable. All work has been catalogued and photographed to prove the expensive and detailed works undertaken. From factory the car was fitted with a black vinyl roof but this was not replaced at the preference of the owner. Truly astonishing in all respects.

INTERIOR
Body hugging, reclining and luxurious RS seats trimmed in Black fabric, (Code A1), are immaculate in appearance and without the optional headrests. All of the interior is spotless and fully equipped with an immaculate dash. The perforated black headlining is tight and along with the door cards, undamaged with attention to detail seen throughout, even down to the Ford badge on the passenger sill only. The sports instrumentation functions perfectly including the correct 130mph and 7000rpm speedometer and tachometer and all switches and controls are bright and vibrant. The boot area houses the spare held at an angled position with the correct rubber strap and the boot mat is still the original item. A wonderful Ford RS interior.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
This rare RS2000 is a matching numbers example that has been fully rebuilt with the 2.0 factory Ford ‘Pinto’ unit performing faultlessly. With a quoted 100bhp, a top speed of 110mph and 0-60mph in 9 seconds is despatched with a sporty exhaust note. The immaculate engine bay is detailed to a high standard for those wishing to exhibit the car with the bonnet up. The original VIN plate and AVO build plate are a welcome sight and prove the cars specification when built at Aveley. Short snappy gear changes are provided by the factory standard Ford Type-E 4-speed gearbox which is an absolute delight to use.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Correct factory standard spoke-style sport steels measuring 5.5×13 inch are finished in Silver Fox with metallic Pearl Grey with genuine RS centre caps. New and period correct Pirelli Cinturato CN36 175/70 R13 tyres are fitted to all five rims. The dual-circuit brake system with Girling Hydrovac direct vacuum servo mounted on an extended bracket bolted to the bulkhead works perfectly.

HISTORY FILE
Rallye Sport Escorts including the Mexico, RS1600 and RS2000 were built at Fords Advanced Vehicle Operations factory in Aveley, all practically handbuilt. This stunning example was built in May 1974 and is one of just a handful produced in Marine Blue. According to the AVO Club database of 1073 cars, only 4 Marine Blue cars were known to exist, of which two now remain. This particular example was purchased by Derrin James, serial car collector and previous owner of Brian James Trailers, in May 2013. His extensive hunt for a Marine Blue Mk1 sporting Escort was fuelled by a passion to have a car similar to his first ever vehicle, a Marine Blue Mk1 Ford Escort 1300 Sport! He even kept the aftermarket alloys fitted to his Sport to place on this car! Purchased from a dealer in Perth after a vehicle inspection to confirm the credentials, the car was entrusted and extensively restored by CWC Restorations with catalogued documentation throughout. Invoices totalling tens of thousands prove the desire to have a near perfect example where cost was very much a secondary consideration! With little use since the restoration and the realisation that one’s first car is viewed with rose tinted spectacles, the decision to sell was made. Now offered after having performed a running-in check by KGF Classic Cars this example is ready for the Blue Oval enthusiast.

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A Jewel Violet Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo with only 8,404 miles.

MODEL HISTORY
Built by Karmann alongside the regular Escort Cosworth, the Monte Carlo was named in tribute to Francois Delecours’s victory on the 1994 Monte Carlo rally. Available from February 1994 in a numbered limited run of just 200 examples. The Monte Carlo was offered with or without the Aero Pack and in a choice of three colours: Mallard Green, Ash Black or Jewel Violet. A mere 73 RHD Monte Carlos were made for the British market of which just 12 are in Jewel Violet. (Source: Factory-Original Ford RS Cosworths by Dan Williamson and the RS Owners Club).

EQUIPMENT
Body colour front bumper with black lower extension, front airdam, louvred bonnet air intakes, wing air extraction grilles, integral driving lights and fog lights, driver airbag, padded armrest with cassette storage, oil pressure gauge, turbo gauge, voltmeter, quartz digital clock with ambient temperature, electro-luminescent dials, Ford 2006 RDS radio/cassette, electrically operated and heated door mirrors, ‘Quickclear’ heated windscreen, heated washer jets, map pockets, rear centre armrest, rear head restraints, electric sunroof, electric windows, carpeted door bins. Monte Carlo equipment; OZ Racing alloy wheels, Monte silver decals, Recaro seats with motorsport logo, Recaro emblem on seat backrest, unique steering wheel, alloy gearknob with matching alloy handbrake button, numbered dash badge. Factory Options; CD Player Model 2040. Dealer accessories; Tailored Ford over mats.

EXTERIOR
Number 164. This exceptional Monte Carlo has covered a warranted 8,404 miles from new and is finished in the desirable Jewel Violet colour scheme, (Code T 4), one of only 12 RHD drive examples ever made in this colour at the Ford Rheine Assembly Plant in Germany. The correct silver Monte stickers are attached to the doors and tailgate and the smaller Ford badge is repositioned in the centre, above the boot lock. This collector quality example is simply breathtaking, especially drenched in Jewel Violet and sparkles being perfectly preserved thanks to the remarkably low mileage and enthusiast ownership. The underside is still protected by factory applied wax and often perished fragile component labels have survived intact. This really is the ultimate untouched Escort Cosworth.

INTERIOR
The interior of this desirable Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo Edition is almost pristine with the Recaro recliners finished in multi-coloured Raven Flow upholstery, (Code LB). The Motorsport logos embroidered on one thigh support along with the alloy gearknob and matching alloy handbrake button are all present and unique to this model. Also unique, is the steering wheel with the diamond-shaped perforated sections in excellent condition. Genuine Ford carpet mats are fitted and the Dawn Grey headlining is unmarked. The radio is inoperative and the gear lever gaiter has suffered some perishing. The numbered dashboard plaque 164 (of 200) reminds the occupants how rare this car is.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The powerful and well proven Cosworth 2.0 litre 16v turbocharged YBT engine features the blue painted cam cover denotes a number of significant changes over the older YBG unit of the Sierra RS Cosworth and factory standard power is quoted at 227bhp. In 2003, a Stage 2 340bhp conversion was carried out by renowned Castle Performance Engineering which is fully documented in a detailed invoice in the history file. The under bonnet sound insulation material has degraded slightly and there is a small crack in the turbo heatshield. The permanent Ferguson four-wheel drive system with 34/66% front/rear power split mated to a MT 75 5-speed gearbox is light and direct.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Iconic and immaculate OZ 8 X 16” alloys are shod in correct premium replacement Pirelli PZero Asimmetrico 225/45 ZR16 tyres with masses of tread. The spotless boot area holds the unused space saver spare and toolkit both with respective carpeted covers. Electrically-controlled ABS anti-lock system with two microprocessors and ventilated front and rear discs offer immense stopping power.

HISTORY FILE
This desirable and rare Big Turbo Ford Escort RS Cosworth Monte Carlo was built in May 1994 and registered new on the 1st August 1994. This car is number 164/200 produced of which just 73 are RHD for the British Market. Only twelve cars were produced in Jewel Violet, of which seven are believed to have survived. Supplied by Ford Main Dealers, Godfrey Davis of St. Albans, this example has covered just 8,404 miles from new. The beautifully presented history file has wonderful photographs of the car brand new at Godfrey Davis Ford prior to its PDI with no front splitter fitted and a plethora of nearly new MK1 Mondeos and Mk3 Fiestas in the background! Further wonderful credentials include the car being part of the world-famous Bonkers RS Collection where it sat alongside The Late Princess Diana’s Black Series RS Turbo. This exact car was also chosen to be the prominent feature car in the Monte Carlo chapter of Dan Williamson’s book, Factory-Original Ford RS Cosworths. There is even a period photograph of this car on a transporter with the ultimate in Ford RS royalty, an RS200!

A comprehensive history file includes service invoices and previous MOT certificates and all handbooks including the original service book with ten entries. A full set of spare keys are present and cherished registration M10NTE remains with the car.

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