. In total Ford made 8604 Series 1 RS Turbos. £49,995 20. 5M. . 20 December 1985 – Escort RS Turbo Series One production ends, after 8604 built, including 5576 UK sales (all but three factory Black examples were white). Research the Ford Escort and learn about its generations, redesigns and notable features from each individual model year. A car used by Diana, Princess of Wales has sold for £650,000 at auction. The Escort Sport weighed in at just £940, offering the look of a Mexico or RS1600, but with a. The first-generation Ford Escort was launched on October 3, 1980, for the 1981 model year, with Lincoln-Mercury marketing the model line as the Mercury Lynx. Why you want a Ford Escort RS Turbo S1. 6 Turbo RS Series 1 Hatchback Non Custom 3dr Petrol Manual (132 bhp) £35,000. Layout. Transmission. The Custom Pack included a glass sunroof, electric windows and opening rear quarter windows. Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 The final performance update arrived in the form of the turbocharged 132 PS (97 kW) RS Turbo model in October 1984. [48] The RS Turbo was somewhat of a disappointment; it had been delayed several times and when it went on sale in early 1985, the chassis came in for severe criticism. Torque / weight. The Escort Sport was unveiled just before the 1971 Earls Court Motor Show, with Ford keen to bring a low-cost sporting Escort to market. . Power / weight. . 125 ps (123 bhp) / t. In 1985 the cost of the basic RS Turbo was 9250GBP and the optional Custom Pack was 470GBP. Premium Dealer. front engine, front wheel drive. 6 Turbo RS 3dr. . A 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold for £730,000 ($857,712) at a Silverstone auction on Aug. £30,000. Raj has indeed added a Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 to the garage!Latest Garage TOUR video: The rally-bred Ford Escort RS Cosworth of 1992-96 is already a cult classic, and it’s only going to rise in value. Cooler than a snowman surfing on an iceberg, the so-white Series One hits the 1980s’ fashion spot. . The Cossie is a rare beast. We explain how you can get hold of a good one. 1. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1. The black Ford Escort RS Turbo, driven by Diana from 23 August 1985 to 1 May 1988, sold to a UK buyer at the Silverstone. 168 Nm (124 lb-ft) / t. [49] 9 photos Princess Diana was apparently fond of the Ford Escort. At the time, the RS1600 cost just shy of £1,500, the Mexico a little under £1,200, and the GT just over £1,000. . The car was turbocharged and very well equipped with alloy wheels, limited-slip differential and Recaro seats. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 - For Sale by Auction £6,000 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The Christmas Sale 2023 on Saturday the 9th of December, Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 For Sale by Auction, £35,000 This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2023 - Cars on Sa. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The. Premium Dealer £25,000 Make Offer. Ford Escort. The final price includes a buyer’s 12. . Silverstone Auctions A unique black Ford Escort driven by the late Princess Diana in the 1980s is due to be auctioned this weekend at Britain’s Silverstone racing circuit. . 5%. Ford Escort. This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The NEC. [1] Sharing a nearly identical wheelbase with the Pinto, the Escort grew in size over its predecessor, nearly six inches longer and over three inches taller. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The. Premium Dealer £25,000 Make Offer. 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 This lot will be auctioned via Classic Car Auctions, The. 1992–96 Escort. From Queen Victoria. 27. The late Princess of Wales owned multiple examples of the humble compact, including this 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series. The Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 is a performance model of the Escort Mk3. Congrats to everyone that guessed correctly. A Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 that was driven by the late Princess Diana fetched a whopping 724,500 pounds ($851,070) at an auction held at Britain's Silverstone racing circuit on Saturday. In recent years this car has formed part of an extensive collection of motor vehicles. Premium Dealer £25,000 Make Offer. 20. . Only 5,000 cars were produced and they were all finished in white, apart from 1 - Lady Diana's, which was black and built especially for her. 32387 lap times and 38490 quarter mile, 0-60 times for 15654 cars and 594 bikes. 1. Ford Escort. The Series 1 RS Turbo was built for homologation purposes to enable Ford to compete in Group A Racing.