Full Description

FOR SALE
A legendary 1990’s multi-concours winning Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 2 ‘90-spec’.

EQUIPMENT
Body coloured polycarbonate bumpers with black insert, body coloured wheel arch extensions, tailgate spoiler, Halogen H4 headlamps, long-range driving lamps, cooling vents in bonnet, central locking, Quickclear heated front screen, heated rear window, dual-tone horn, tailgate wash/wipe, tinted glass, overhead console incorporating a quartz digital clock, aerial incorporated in rear windscreen, electrically operated front windows, 60/40 split rear back rest, soft feel sports steering wheel, tilt/slide glass sunroof, tachometer. Factory Options: Ford Electronic model 2007 stereo with anti-theft coding and separate power amplifier. Dealer Options: Mud flaps. Accessories: Cobra 914/55 Thatcham 2 Approved security alarm, tailored RS Owner’s Club mats.

EXTERIOR
If you were part of the RS Owner’s Club concours scene in the late 1990’s, then this multi-concours winning car requires no introduction. It is now fully recommissioned and back on the road after 26 years of dry storage. There are numerous differences between and 88 and 90-spec cars, albeit there are some 88-spec crossover cars that had some features from the 90-spec. The notable changes for 90-spec cars include front bumpers with larger scalloped air intakes, larger rear spoiler with down-swept side fins, and boot decals in hollow font to contrast the early 88-spec solid font. Finished in original Radiant Red, (Code P 9), the car boasts the most amazing deep shine and uniform finish with little ore than a few light touched in scratches and paint blebs. All factory panels are pin straight with even shut lines and spotless door apertures. All Sekurit glass is factory fitment as are the Carello headlamps, driving lamps and Ford light clusters. Having enjoyed much concours success with a plethora of winning trophies, the underside and wheel arch apertures are spotlessly clean and detailed whilst retaining the factory unmodified standard. Utterly stunning from any angle.

INTERIOR
Interior revisions for the 90-spec, again with some examples of 88-spec crossover, include seat upholstery with Zolda, (Code LW), replacing Roma fabric, revised headlining with addition of rear courtesy light, extended centre console to incorporate handbrake surround, fuel and temperature gauges swapped around, addition of intermittent wipers, and Quickclear heated front screen as standard. The interior of this remains exactly as Ford intended, even down to the highly coveted factory optional model 2007 stereo with separate power amplifier, fully working. The supportive Recaro seats are clean and relatively wear free with one small neat dot repair to the driver’s outer lower bolster. Matching door cards are in superb condition with no shrinkage or plastic fatigue to the inner door handles, an issue affecting many an example. The headlining is tight with no damage and spotless carpets are preserved with tailored RS Owner’s Club mats. Truly unspoilt.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
The 1.6 OHC (CVH) fuel injected engine with a Garrett AiResearch T3 turbo charger and intercooler is completely factory standard. Producing 132bhp in such a lightweight car, the 0-60mph sprint is dealt with in 8.2 turbo induced seconds and a top speed of 128mph. Genuine Motorcraft/Fomoco service parts are visible including oil and fuel filters, correct grey HT leads and the genuine Ford battery cover remains. The pristine engine bay displays all plates, labels and stickers as well as inner wing date stamps, Ford oval stamps and factory seam sealer. A lesser know 90-spec revision is the deeper inner wing profile which in turn allows a deeper expansion tank to be fitted. The 5-speed manual gearbox is light and precise.

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
The instantly recognisable RS Turbo alloy wheels are immaculate with clearly defined part number and size stamping often lost upon heavy refurbishment. Five premium and correct Goodyear Eagle NCT 195/50 R15 tyres are fitted with plenty of tread remaining. This fast Ford legend stops as well as it goes with the ABS braking system designed in conjunction with Lucas Girling working perfectly.

HISTORY FILE
Manufactured in June 1990 at the Saarlouis assembly plant in Germany and registered new on the 11th October 1990 by main dealers, Hartford Motors (Banbury) Ltd, this fabulous example has covered 60,985 miles from new. The previous owner, Mr Clack, purchased the car in June 1997 from a performance car specialist having answered their advert in the Midland Autotrader. The actual advert is in the history file whereby Mr Clack could have alternatively chosen from their other stock including a Cavalier 2.0 16v Turbo, Fiesta RS Turbo, XR3i Cabriolet and a Peugeot 205 GTi to name a few! Clearly, Mr Clack chose this 57,000-mile RS Turbo and the used vehicle sales invoice in the file confirms he paid £5,300. Confident in the knowledge he had bought a real gem and being an RS Owner’s Club member, he prepared the car for concours events which involved careful and meticulous detailing while ensuring the car was totally standard with retention of genuine Ford parts. The late 1990’s saw the car compete highly successfully in RS Owner’s club concours events with Concours Logbooks in the history file outlining at least seven first place wins and three second place. Various supporting trophies have also stayed with the car. The owner took the car off the road in late 1999 where it stayed in dry storage until 2025 when it was recommissioned for his daughter’s wedding as her transport to the ceremony. The owner has, understandably, kept photographs of his daughter as a baby in the car in the late 1990’s as well as one of her in the car on the wedding day in 2026 as a wonderful memento.

The recommissioning work was carried out in August 2025 by renowned specialists, The Motorist, who carried out a major service, cambelt and water pump, brake overhaul, fuel system overhaul as well as items such as a refurbish the original radiator and new alternator. The owner even sourced a new old stock one-piece genuine Ford exhaust which has been fitted. The invoice for the works completed in the history file amount to almost £3,000. A further service using genuine Ford parts has been done in October 2026. The colossal history file is neatly presented in chronological order and all handbooks, guides and service book are in the Ford document wallet. The car is a true credit to it previous custodian of 29 years and the next owner will reap the benefits of his utterly dedicated ownership.

MOT August 2027, HPI Clear.