Year: | 1987 |
Mileage: | 117,000 miles |
Body Shape: | Hatchback |
Colour: | Red |
Fuel Type: | Petrol |
Transmission: | Manual |
Drivetrain: | Front Wheel Drive |
Engine Size: | 1.6 litres |
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Early Model 1987 Series 2 Escort RS Turbo were known to rust and very few have survived over the years. Parked in dry storage and been off the road for 15 years before being recommissioned
This being the early model it is finished in rosso red rather than the later model which was far more common and was finished in radiant red.
Paperwork
Stacks of paper work
Old tax discs
Old mots to verify mileage 115k
Will come with a fresh one year MOT
Engine
The engine is the original block, numbers match the log book.
Mechanical fuel injection as it left the factory rather than the electronic fuel injection which a lot of owners did and lost the originality.
Original airbox and original rubber pipes as factory with no blow off valve
I have the original radiator to go with the car as I have upgraded to a newer radiator for efficiency.
Genuine original Ford manifold in its place
Engine is surprisingly very quiet and smooth ,cambelt water pump engine service all done with proof
Welding
Work was carried out by classic car restorer in the intention that the car stays as original as possible and if welding did need to be carried out it would be close to factory finish. Photographs are available for evidence
The Underside was completely stripped
New fuel lines
New braided brake lines
The underside was painted using stone chip protector
Reconditioned calipers
New discs
New brake pads
Refurbished alloys finished in factory colour
New tyres
Welding
Starting with the battery tray it is solid
Rust free example
The floor panels that sit under the carpet have been painted fresh even though the carpet covers them
Wiring
The car was sent to escort rs turbo specialist Ian mee that has gone through each wire and has reconditioned any wires that needed to be replaced due to their age.
Stereo original wiring in place if you wanted to put the original stereo back in place
Original fuse box and fuse box cover
Original Ford Escort RS turbo key from factory and Ignition Barrel
Interior
Finished in the correct 80s spec seats and dash
Sunroof
Opens and closes with no water leaks
Car drives lovely grab your self an classic that is climbing up in value