Ford Escort RS Cosworth

Description

It isn’t often you come across a Ford Escort RS Cosworth that feels genuinely untouched by time, but this 1995 Lux model in rare Aubergine Metallic is one of those special exceptions. Showing just 28,170 fully documented miles from new, it spent 23 years in the hands of a senior UK enthusiast in Stafford who cherished and dry-stored the car in a heated garage, adding under 5,000 miles during his entire tenure.

Having spent plenty of time behind the wheel of this exact Cossie, I can tell you firsthand that it drives with a crispness, tightness, and structural solidity that only an unrestored, ultra-low-mileage original can deliver. On the road, the legendary 2.0L turbocharged YB engine pulls eagerly through its four-wheel-drive system, delivering that iconic Cosworth boost with complete composure.

The cabin is an absolute time-warp: the Raven leather Recaro seats are exceptionally supple, all factory glass remains original, and even the factory boot-mounted Ford CD autochanger and space-saver spare wheel are intact. To protect the fuel system and engine internals, the car has been run exclusively on premium ethanol-free petrol, leaving the matching-numbers engine bay as clean as the day it left the showroom.

Mechanically, no shortcuts have ever been taken. Following its long storage period, the car underwent an exhaustive, top-tier recommissioning by it’s new owner in late 2021 using genuine OEM Ford and specialist components from Graham Goode Racing and Burton Power. This included a brand-new genuine Ford timing belt and tensioner kit, an upgraded AP Racing heavy-duty clutch, new water pump, stainless steel cooling pipes, Samco silicone hoses, fully rebuilt brake calipers, and fresh Millers synthetic fluids throughout.

Crucially, the underside was cleaned and decontaminated to reveal an almost perfect factory finish and level of originality that only an unrestored car can have. It was then treated with three coats of clear Dinitrol 81 wax and cavity wax, permanently preserving the original floorpans while keeping them visible.

Fresh from a recent OEM oil and filter service at 28,091 miles, this RS Cosworth is a completely turn-key, investment-grade classic that wants for nothing. It even comes complete with its original factory tailpipes and original clutch assembly preserved in a spare parts box for ultimate provenance. Whether you intend to enjoy it on open country roads or display it at high-level events, you would be hard-pressed to find a more authentic or better-sorted example.

This is one of those once in a lifetime opportunities to buy one of the very best Escort Cosworths to come to market, don’t miss it.