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1983 | Ford RS1600i

$82,536
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Description

External

  • Unmarked Sunburst red paintwork, with RS1600i decals

  • Sunroof

  • Original Cast aluminium wheels with matching 195/50 Michelin Pilot Sport tyres

  • Original Ford and dealer window stickers

  • Original Front additional Driving and Fog lights

  • Rally Sport MacPherson adjustable suspension

  • Vented front discs with uprated brake calipers

  • Original and Unique to the RS1600i rear Ford Motorsport Spoiler

  • Original set of 4 Dunlop D4 tyres (for show events)

Internal

  • Shark Grey ‘Crushed Velour’ fabric trim.

  • RS sports reclining seats

  • RS 4 spoke steering wheel

  • Close ratio 5 speed gearbox

  • Factory option upgraded period Radio / Cassette unit

  • 2 sets of keys

  • Glass Tilt and Slide Factory Sunroof

The Escort RS1600i developed by Ford Motorsport, was introduced in September 1981, with production ceasing in July 1983.

Ford planned to build only 5000 of these Iconic cars for homologation requirements, but it sold so well that 8659 cars were made, of which  only 2600 sold in the UK.

This Ford Escort RS1600i is presented in Concours condition. In 2007, the owner of the vehicle and well known to the RS1600i Owners Club, carefully dismantled the  car, despite it being in excellent condition. It seems his intention was to check for any aspect that needed attention. The project became a conservation and preventative measure, as the photographic record proves. The shell was rust free (helped by having Tuff-Kote Dinol treatment from when the car was 1st registered), including inner wings. The body was taken back to bare metal and repainted in the car’s original hue of Sunburst Red, and to an excellent standard, that has stood the test of time.

The same dedication went into the engine, gearbox and drivetrain, the engine block only requiring honing, rather than a rebore.

A54 BRM retains all its original and important features, such as its Ford and dealer window stickers, and its factory upgraded tinted and etched glass.

1st registered in August 1983 by County Garage of Carlisle, this car has remained in the care of RS enthusiasts and RSOC members throughout its cherished life, the only known deviation to standard is its rather sporty Janspeed stainless exhaust system.

The car has its service maintenance booklet, together with an original RS1600i sales brochure and Ford extra cover folder and booklets, as well as a set of the original Dunlop D4 tyres.

Vehicle details

Vehicle data

Make
Ford
Model series
Escort
Model name
RS1600i
Manufacturer code
Mk3
First registration date
Not provided
Year of manufacture
1983
Mileage (read)
107,657 mls
Chassis number
Not provided
Engine number
Not provided
Gearbox number
Not provided
Matching numbers
No
Number of owners
Not provided

Technical details

Body style
Saloon (3-doors)
Power (kW/hp)
85/115
Cubic capacity (cm³)
1597
Cylinders
4
Doors
3
Steering
Right (RHD)
Gearbox
Manual
Gears
5
Transmission
Front
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Fuel type
Petrol

Individual configuration

Exterior color
Red
Sun roof
Yes
Electric windows
Yes
Interior color
Grey
Interior material
Velour

Condition, registration & documentation

Has Report
Registered
Ready to drive

Location

Logo of Car-Iconics Ltd.

Car-Iconics Ltd.

Daniel Stephen

Oakham Enterprise Park, Unit 1, Ashwell Road

LE15 7TU Oakham

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

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