Ford Escort 1989 (F) - RS1600 Turbo 3dr

This lot will be auctioned via Hampson Auctioneers, Located at Bolesworth Castle on Sunday 23rd November 2025This exceptionally presented example has been upgraded to full 1990-specification, featuring extensive mechanical and cosmetic enhancements. The vendor informs us that the car benefits from a 2.1 ZVH turbocharged engine installation with supporting modifications, a unit believed to have been featured on YouTube and reportedly equipped with an anti-lag system. The level of expenditure and attention to detail throughout are described as outstanding, the paintwork being of a particularly high standard. Substantial investment has gone into the build, evident in the finish and specification from its uprated braking system with large red multi-piston calipers to the suspension, intercooler, and polished pipework, complemented by 17-inch RS alloys and a detailed engine bay presentation. Documentation accompanying the car includes invoices, dyno printouts showing peak figures around 316 bhp and 351 lb-ft, and a file of supporting receipts.A refined and highly developed version of Fords legendary hot hatch, this car retains the desirable Escort RS Turbo DNA but benefits from modernised upgrades and a powertrain that elevates it into true performance territory. Offered with UK V5C, matching chassis details, and an M.O.T. valid until September 2026, it represents an impressive and usable example of a model that continues to attract strong enthusiast following.Upgraded to 1990-specification with 2.1 ZVH turbo engine, believed to feature anti-lagExceptional paintwork and build quality; dyno-tested at approximately 316 bhp / 351 lb-ftOffered without reserve