The LAST Ford Escort RS Cosworth ever made is up for auction and could fetch a staggering amount. This 1996 car was assembled using leftover parts that Ford had from the official run. It is the final Ford Escort RS Cosworth ever produced and features the bonnet from a slightly later model. Despite this, the potential price is not expected to be impacted. The collectible Ford is set to sell for £60,000 through the online auction site Collecting Cars.
The car was kept by Ford after completion and utilized for promotional duties for two years. It was then sold to its sole owner, a manager at Ford Special Vehicle Operations who helped develop the model. The Ford Escort RS Cosworth is one of the most desirable classic Fords, as it is a rally car for the road with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine that sends 224bhp to all four wheels via a manual gearbox. The car boasts a legendary, large rear wing that is still one of the most outrageous ever used on a hot hatch.
This car is currently for sale in Germany, and the ad specifies that it has covered 97,000kms or around 60,000 miles. The vehicle has a sleek, original Ford Auralis Blue paint finish with a black leather interior featuring Recaro seats. It is equipped with air conditioning, a replacement Ford-branded stereo with separate CD player, and electrically operated windows, sunroof and door mirrors.
The online auction will close at 6.45pm on Monday 6th November and the current bid is nearly 50,000 Euros. Additionally, Sun readers can enjoy an exclusive discount for the chance to win a stunning Audi RS6 and £2k in cash for just 69p by entering the competition through the provided link. Full terms and conditions apply, and selecting any offers from this article may result in a payment to The Sun.
