This is an advertisement for my Escort RS Turbo Custom model, which has undergone extensive restoration work to return it somewhere to its former glory!
This is a reluctant sale due to other commitments, which include two D plated Series 1’s . This car is therefore offered to a good home only.



Introduction:
I have owned the vehicle for over 3 years having dry stored it for my entire ownership, with use being restricted to show (winning a number of Car of the stand awards) and weekend use only.
The vehicle was last used two years ago and has only covered less than 2000 miles since purchase. The car has only just been revived two weeks ago following a mechanical strip down and returning it all to standard looks (with the exception of a few necessities which I will list) and standard performance. I trust that whilst this vehicle is not to concourse standard, it will interest genuine enthusiasts such as myself and those wanting a vehicle to show for the forthcoming show season.



History:
The vehicles full history I will up to update as it currently occupies a A4 lever arch folder and it’s a bit of a head ache to go through. Please therefore bare with me and I will update as I go along
It does however come with:
§ £0,000’s in receipts
§ A fully documented/photographed rebuild
§ A number of previous MOT’s
§ Substantial bills and documentation for the general maintenance and upkeep of the vehicle
§ Supplementary guides & brochures
§ Series 1 press pack

Engine/Gearbox:
The car now runs and drives following works completed as follows:
Rebuilt 1600 engine using Genuine Ford parts (shells, mains and rings), built by a Ford Mechanic (incorporating a Burton High pressure oil pump)
§ Fully Rebuilt head with slightly ported exhaust valves (Ford Cam kit)
§ New Timing belt
§ New Water pump
§ Full Ford head gasket set.
§ New oil, plugs, fluids etc
§ Series 2 turbo for improved cooling
§ New Ford Radiator
§ New Ford HT leads

The engine is superb, remarkably quiet (very refreshing to hear an S1 with a standard exhaust! ) with no rattles, bangs or smoke which is as expected from a fresh rebuild! The engine is very ‘tight’ and I will set this up for a running in period. The ECU is unchipped and benefits from the original air box to maintain a standard look. Even the original boost and water hoses are present!
The gearbox is outstanding with no whines - very tight and I installed a brand new clutch before reassembly. The car has been driven less than 1 mile since its installation!

Interior:

The interior is excellent with no rips or tears in the recaro trim. All bolsters are intact and the driver’s side has only minimal wear.
The dash excellent having only 2 (from memory!) very minor cracks from the heating vent.

In Car Entertainment
Period Radio Installed.
Also quality ICE cabling installed should stereo upgrade be installed.

Exterior:


The car was fully and extensively restored just over 3 years ago now, having had the following replacement panels:



§ Front Wings (Ford)
§ Front Panel (Ford)
§ Scuttle Panel
§ Inner Wings

§ Cross Member
§ Door Skins
§ Rear Valance
§ Repair sections to rear aches both inner and outer
§ Repair section to floor pans (as required rather than replacing all thus retaining original stamps etc)
§ Repair section to Fuel Cap
§ Repair sections to chassis rails
§ Repair sections to bulkhead, battery tray and fuse box.

Attention to detail during the rebuild of panels is excellent with the originality of seams and spot welds where applicable.
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I saw this car during the rebuild and it was shocking the extent to which it was taken!

As you would expect from all this, it was given a full bare re-spray and also a fresh coat of paint to interior floors and boot area. The paint today is still fresh and dent free with only minimal stone chips en-route to shows. The finish isn’t without fault from a fussy bloke like me (but are they ever…. Even from new?!!). I.e. 1 paint drop on the scuttle.



Reassembly has involved using all new or original Ford clips and fittings where available including rivets, indicators, spot lights etc. As I am continually criticising my own cars, I think the kit could have been fitted better in 1 or 2 areas but im fussy!

Underside:
The entire underside of the car has been rust proofed and treated which is now finished in white. I regret that at the moment, it is dirty but I will endeavour to clean it up for any interested party. It does have painted suspension components (better than rust but could be better if coated!) and has a polished then lacquered fuel tank.



Suspension:
§ Standard ford springs with Koni adjustables
§ Full polybushed to maintain a tight ride and accurate and responsive cornering

Brakes:§
Cosworth 4x4 front callipers with Cosworth grooved disks for modern and confident braking feel.
§ Goodrich Stainless Steel Brake Lines
§ New copper Brake Lines

Wheels:§
Refurbished with excellent tyres.

Security:§
Toad Cat 1 with certification




I trust that following the depth of this advertisement, viewers will appreciate that I have been as honest as I can. If I have missed anything out, please feel free to ask.


Offers in the region of £4200 ono
Could be interested in RS in part exchange (RS1600i YES PLEASE!) or a VW/Audi diesel

Comments welcomed as always
Huw

 

Now i like this mate...Stunning
Goodluck with the sale, hope she goes to a good home

 

mileage????
Owners??????

Lookd mint

 

that price muct be wrong wnt be around long at that price good luck looks mint

 

Thanks lads...always difficult in describing a car with so many fanatical car boffs here!

From recollection (need to confirm both), mileage is 96k and owners is 12. However, as I mentioned in the add, the engine hasnt completed a mile since fitted 2 weekends ago This is desperately annoying because it stayed with two brothers for a while who once sold, bought it back of each other a few times but what you going to do?!!

Huw

 

good luck with the sale mate proper clean car you have there im sure it wont be there long

 

This car looks fantastic and i think will be sold, very quick
Good look with the sale
CheeRS Ash

 

amazing example

 

 

Looks mint mate

Good luck with the sale


Brian

 

BARGAIN

 

STUNNING Got me thinking maybe i shouldnt be saving for a cossie and should be saving for an S1

Free BTTT

 

Cheers guys.
Thanks for all comments so far!

 

are the pictures current ones or from when it was restored?

 

how come cars come up like this after i have just spent 2k on parts for my car now i only have 2k left and cant aford this

john

 

As someone who's bought a car from Hugh in the past i will tell you that whoever buys this car is going to be a happy person. Hugh is fastidious about his cars to say the least !!

 

the more i look at it the more i like it.

but need to know is that how it looks now?

 

JAY

I am 100% sure that it looks like that now and those pics are VERY recent..

I say this as knowing Huw i know that it will be a VERY VERY nice car and he will of undersold it rather than making out it is something that it is not..................If you get me

 

im so very tempted.......just got to find time to go and see it!

 

Thanks for all those who have commented.

For those who are interested (and I understand why the question was asked ), the photographs were taken two weekends ago.

I actually posted them on the RSOC that weekend as I just got it running (and low and behold the sun was out lol )

Huw

 

thats a steal for some 1 at 4200!!!awesome looking car!!!!

 

mint looking car good luck

 

has the car sold yet mungus?
Thanks Mark

 

Hi Mark,
Still here

Huw

 

MINT :TOP:

 

where abouts in south wales are you mungus?
Thanks Mark

 

HI Mark,

Im in Pontypool.
The car is however provisionally sold at the moment...

Huw

 

ok thanks huw
Mark

 

stunnig

 

SECOND THAT!!

THE CAR I BOUGHT OFF HIM IS IMMACULATE AND STILL BEING PAMPERED!

HUW WHERE DO YOU FIND ALL THESE CARS?
HOW MANY RS' HAVE YOU GOT NOW?

 

Hi Sean!

LOL ... gues im lucky to find them and then add my 'touch'.
Still got too many RS's

Hows the black beauty? Really miss her

 

STILL HAVE IT. ON AXLE STANDS AT THE MINUTE FOR THE WINTER. ONLY ABOUT 500 MILES MORE ON IT SINCE YOU LAST DROVE IT.
GOT PLENTY OF OFFERS FOR IT OVER THE SUMMER BUT IT AINT GOING ANYWHERE!!. I STILL FEEL IT IS ONE OF THE BEST ALL-ROUND RS TURBO'S ANYWHERE.

THE SMILE THAT IT PUTS ON YOUR FACE EVERYTIME I DRIVE IT IS PRICELESS!!

 

[quote="seand"]Remember that well! To date, I think thats still the best car I have built!

Would realyy appriciate some more pics when you get around to it?\!

Huw

 

Theres a name from the past!!!

Huw you might remember me, its steve from the Central RSOC or was lol.

I left a few years ago now,i used to have the G reg Mercury Grey s2?

I didnt think you were still doing RS motors?

Nice to see your still about though
laters
steve.

 

Hi Steve!

Yes of course I remeber you chap.... and the car
Havent done a show in about 3 years now...personal reasons really so have had all these stored up since then.

Im making an effort to get back into the RS's for this season for sure and just finished restoring my brothers..... but some things will have to give to finance others and sadly this was one!

Might have 1 or 2 for sale again shortly!!!!

So what you up to?

Huw

 

Hi mate,well im in to scoobs a bit more now-a-days although its getting expesive for this month alone ive spent over £500 just to maintain it lol.

Not in to any car clubs either at the mo,as most of the central members who i knew have moved on aswell,i see afew a at the shows now and again.
Other thatn that not a lot m8

 

Did this sell or still up for sale?

Cheers..

 

HI THERE IS S1 TURBO STILL FOR SALE .IF SO GIVE ME A PHONE O7906488647. STAY IN BATHGATE. THANKS

 

Just WOndered, did u sell the car or is it still up for sale ?

 

hi, very interested in this car, is it still for sale ??