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- 1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
1996 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux
With just 22,744 miles, one former keeper, and finished in desirable Imperial Blue, this RS Cosworth Lux is undoubtedly 'collector quality'.
- ESTIMATE: £80,000 - £90,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 23rd August, 2025 at 11.00am BST at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN
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BODY COLOUR
Imperial Blue -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
N9 NUT -
ODOMETER READING
22744 Miles
SUMMARY
With just 22,744 miles, one former keeper, and finished in desirable Imperial Blue, this RS Cosworth Lux is undoubtedly 'collector quality'.
DESCRIPTION
The Escort RS Cosworth was an 'homologation special' and its sole role was to incorporate parts that Ford planned to use in their rally cars to ensure success in International Rallying. Because it was smaller, lighter and more nimble than any of the Sierras, the combination of Cosworth power, four-wheel drive transmission and an effective aerodynamic package made it a Rally Giant in all conditions. Success duly followed between 1993 and 1998 in the World Rally Championship for manufacturers, but the road cars were very rare - with just 2,500 'homologation special' versions made, becoming known as 'big turbo cars', all capable of 150mph and easily identified by the aptly-named 'Whale Tail' rear spoiler.
On offer here is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive example finished in Imperial Blue and specified from new with the 'Lux' pack, adding Recaro seats finished in the more expensive perforated Raven leather, Sigma central-locking, an electric sunroof, electric windows, drivers seat height adjustment, tape player, CD player and more. The odometer, at the time of cataloguing, was indicating just 22,744 miles from new and the accompanying V5C shows that the car was first registered on the 23rd February 1996 and displays only one former keeper.
The Escort benefits from a recommission by marque expert, Grahame Goode, in 2022 following years off the road in storage. Over £6,000 was spent at the time including attention to the brakes, fuel tank, driveshafts, new tyres, and a service, all fully detailed in the car's history file, which we encourage all interested parties to go through.
The original Dealers Book Pack is also included in the history file along with the stamped service book, sundry invoices showing investment over the years, previous MOTs, and the Cosworth is also supplied with both sets of keys.
This is very good Ford in every respect, with just a single previous recorded owner and a low but useable mileage, ensuring it can still be 'exercised' on the right days, reminding its lucky owner just how well they perform and why they have become so sought after. We invite and encourage your viewing of this desirable RS Cosworth to fully appreciate the quality on offer.
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT RS COSWORTH LUX
- Registration Number
- N9 NUT
- Chassis Number
- WF0BXXGKABSM92835
- Engine Number
- SM92835
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Imperial Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Harry Whale
- Car Specialist
- 07919 887374
- harry@iconicauctioneers.com
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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 25th August. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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