An iconic Ford RS200 model in immaculate condition is up for sale at auction for £250k. The 1986 RS200 has only covered 8,442 miles from new and comes with a huge history file to back up its time warp looks.
The RS200 is dramatic to look at from any angle
Red bucket seats stand out in the rather sombre cabin
Developed as a basis for Ford’s Group B rally car, the legendary road-going RS was a truly wild motor with 246bhp and enough shove to keep things really interesting. It’s definitely a car that’s meant to be driven hard, so you get few creature comforts in the cabin. The deep red bucket seats, fire extinguisher and an array of dials make it clear that this motor has true racing heritage.
Silverstone auctions, who are handling the sale, have described this particular model as a real ‘pride and joy’ example of these very rare ‘rally cars for the road.’ Originally owned by the director of the RS200 Owners Club, it was purchased in 1990 by its current owner with the odometer showing just 152 miles. The car had a comprehensive restoration in 2014 – carried out by the same company that built the fibreglass tubs back in the 80s.
Priced at £50k when new, this RS200 is expected to make at least 5 times its showroom sticker price when it goes under the hammer. The guide price is listed as £240k to £280k, although with demand expected to be strong it could well go for more. Silverstone auctions sums up the racy motor as: “a stunning low-mileage RS200 in Diamond White that is a must for any collection of Performance Fords.”
Lots of dials, switches and gauges help to keep an eye on how the mechanicals are doing
With classic rally looks it can only be the RS200
The Ford RS200 is a mid-engined, four-wheel drive sports car that was produced by Ford from 1984 to 1986. The RS200 was developed to compete in Group B rallying, but it was also sold as a road car. A total of 200 road-going RS200s were built, and 24 of these were converted into rally cars for Ford’s factory team.
The Ford RS200 was a limited edition, rally-inspired sports car that was produced by Ford in 1986. Only 200 units were ever made, making it one of the rarest cars on the market. This particular RS200 is even more unique, as it has only covered 8,442 miles from new.
I remember when the RS200 was first released in the 1980s. It was an instant classic and became an icon of the rally scene. I was lucky enough to see one in person at a rally event in the 1990s and I was just blown away by its performance and design. This particular model looks like it is in immaculate condition and I can only imagine how much fun it would be to drive. It’s just a shame that it is so expensive!
I remember when the RS200 was first released in 1986. It was a truly wild motor with 246bhp and enough shove to keep things really interesting. I love the deep red bucket seats, fire extinguisher and an array of dials that make it clear that this motor has true racing heritage. It’s definitely a car that’s meant to be driven hard, so you get few creature comforts in the cabin. I think it’s amazing that this car is up for sale at auction for £250k. It’s definitely a must-have for any collection of Performance Fords.
I remember when the RS200 was first released in 1986. It was an instant classic and became an icon of the 80s. I’ve always loved the design of the RS200 and it’s great to see one in such immaculate condition. It’s definitely a car that’s meant to be driven hard, so you get few creature comforts in the cabin. The deep red bucket seats, fire extinguisher and an array of dials make it clear that this motor has true racing heritage.