31st Jul, 2026 10:00
July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction
726
1989 FORD ESCORT RS TURBO
£17,000 - £19,000
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Mileage: Please refer to the video for the mileage showing
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT RS TURBO
Registration: F323 EYC
Engine Size (cc): 1597
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual Petrol
Year of Manufacture: 1989
Date First Registered: 01/01/1989
MOT Expiry Date: 18/03/2027
Location: PICKERING
You can view from: Wednesday 22 July 2026 - Tuesday 28 July 2026
Current V5 present. Paperwork includes A Ford Wallet with Guides, An ECU Mapping Cable and Controller, A Folder Containing Numerous Service & Parts Invoices, Previous MOT Certificates and Previous V5's
The vendor has provided the following:
1989 F reg originally a crossover model, first sold by white brothers ltd of Taunton, it’s had 13 previous owners, which is pretty common for this type of car
It’s also done 76,000 miles; there may be a slight discrepancy due to a speedometer change by the previous owner (I do have the original clocks). Looking at the MOT history, I’d suggest it’s more like 90000. It’s also HPI CLEAR with tons of service history
Body:
- Fully resprayed, gravitex’d, and painted underside
- New fuel tank
- Associated welding was completed to a high standard during 2020/21
- Keeping a standard look
- Only aesthetic mods are the 90 spec front bumper and rear spoiler
- Full new matching key lockset
- cobra cat1 alarm system with certificate
Engine:
- 1.8zvh,
- Internals relatively standard, using a decompression plate
- EFI converted to running a live-mapped standalone MAXXECU mini management system
- ECU monitor gauge
- Closed-loop lambda control
- Coil packs
- Siemens injectors
- Mapped to a safe and reliable power of 209bhp @15psi
- T3.48 Cosworth turbo from enhanced turbo ltd
- Full 3 scorpion exhaust system
- Large full front airtec intercooler and alloy radiator
- Black Samco silicone hoses
- Recent bosch fuel pump, starter motor, and alternator
- Brand new battery
Transmission:
- Standard BC RS turbo gearbox rebuilt with new bearings and seals
- Hydraulic clutch conversion
- CG Motorsport heavy-duty organic clutch
Suspension and drivetrain:
- Uprated shocks with 40mm lower apex springs
- Mix of powerflex and superpro poly bushes
- All components were blasted, powder-coated, or zinc-plated
- Standard 15" rs turbo wheels toyo T1R 195/50/15 tyres
Brakes:
- Cosworth 4x4 front calipers and discs
- Cosworth 2WD rear disc conversion
- Custom braided hose set
- Replaced brake lines, master cylinder, and rear bias valves
Interior:
- Relatively standard 90,
- New seat boosters fitted from Capital Seating
- Recent headlining and refurbished interior door handles
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Auction: July Classic Vehicles & Memorabilia Auction, 31st Jul, 2026
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