well guys it time to start writing up some adds and first of all will be my diamond white rs1600i.

its a decision i may regret in the future as i have immensly enjoyed my time driving it this year.its such a well balanced car with superb handling along with its sweet revving engine and raspy exhaust note ,it has brought a smile to me everytime i had it out .

basically i have to many cars/projects and along with fast approaching 50 years of age next summer i need to
1 once and for all finish off my self build house that has been going on a eternity

2 get my mk3 track car finished,and out on track before may next year

i have owned the car for the past year.i bought it off a guy who imported it into ireland from the uk in 2008 .He never used it and just parked it up in his garage until i bought it last september.
From what i can tell from the history it has had approx 8 owners including myself .

its english registration was jwc 299y .it can go back on that registration in the uk should it be imported back .Their is no duty or vat to be paid if it sells back into uk either.

the car is showing approx 50k and i have some mots ,but i cant 100% verify mileage.

there is a folder of history with the car with approx £10,000 in receipts with the car which include

1 a full bare shell restoration in 2004 costing £4500

2 engine rebuild by oselli engineering £900

3 reconditioned gearbox £250

and loads of of other parts from full janspeed exhaust to new konis new lights etc

the car retains all its body panels except a wing[possibly],and a battery tray .Their was a small bit of welding to rear of drivers side footwell.

chassis numbers are all present and correct.

the body is in great condition with no big issues at all ,but would benefit from some small areas being repainted .
all floors /chasis legs etc are solid
i would imagine 300/500 would cover it .it wasnt anything that concerned me as i wanted to have a car that was drivable without worry [unlike my s1]

engine wise it pulls like a train benefiting from the full janspeed and uprated camshaft .has no cooling or oil burning issues.

it still retains its twin coil system ,with the ecu dash lights still working also.

suspension has konis and lowered jamex springs and is polybushed throughout

interior is excellent with a good straight dash only having one crack above the binnacle,but it is a couple of inches long but a easy repair .
all seats are supportive still with only small wear to drivers bolster but no tears or cigarette burns ,material is a bit loose but not overly so .the windows are non electric and non opening rear quaters .the car has a immobiliser


guys i have done about 4000 miles in the car to date including the welsh hills and valleys going to ford fair and the only slight down side has been ,a slightly sloppy gear linkage and a dry joint on the ignition switch.








if a uk buyer is interested i am less than 1 hour from dublin airport and port and can pick potential buyers up without a problem .

any queries just pm me thanks .

ps i will be advertising elsewhere if i have no interest on the site in the next few days,but i would prefer a enthusiast from here got her




thanks for looking and if i have missed anything please just say

price wise £11950 ono

 

Very nice james.

 

Loverly

 

Thanks guys


Very underrated cars imo

 

I had a very nice restored one about 14 years ago, used it as a daily for a couple of years and it was a great car, lots of personality, lots of fun and a bit unusual. I love them

 

i love how retro they look now mate , and is far more rewarding to drive than a escort turbo

 

Very nice and the best colour lol

 

thanks tom ,i will probably regret it lol


and yes best colour mate

 

They also love being driven, you hear no end of stories about the ignition being unreliable etc. But imo it's because they are left stood. Mine never missed a beat

 

Looks sweet in realaw life too James

 

I might know someone for this, I will email him

 

Very high on the my list of 'cars I need to own one day' and especially a white one! Stunning looking example, just not right time for me yet.. GLWS

 

Same as mate.hasn't missed a beat

 

Thanks Dave, she's not to bad mate

 

Thanks mate I appreciate that

 

Looks nice that James. Seeing as your having a clear out how much is the Kaliber 3dr

 

Likewise Jason, I've had turbos for the past 25 years and can honestley say this is a sweeter car to drive.it handles like it's on rails.
I've scratched that itch now ,but if it doesn't sell I won't be overly disappointed

 

Lol I thought you might have forgotten about that rich.

 

Very nice James!

 

Thanks Marty

 

I am sure I owned that car a few years back !
Bought it off an rsoc member in Stockport ,Cheshire .

He had it restored if I remember correctly,nice car !
I put Cosworth 4x4 brakes on the front !

Defoe remember that being the reg 👍👍👍👍

 

Small world lol.

When did you own it mate?

Yeah cossie brakes on the front

 

Very VERY nice! I can't see this hanging around for long.

really well presented in the pictures

out of interest what other cars do you own? sounds like you have some interesting ones as people keep mentioning them.

 

Lovely lovely car James, hope All's well with you buddy??

 

I was just gonna say all of that lol, lovely car James!

 

Stunning example

 

Thanks mate I appreciate your kind words

Basically too many cars/ projects

3x 3 Dr
2wd saff
S1
2 x1600i (this one and a project )
Mk3 escort zetec turbo track car

Only s1 and this 1600i on the road lol

 

Cheers Pete

All's good mate still swamped under lol

Did you purchase the mak replacement yet?

 

Thanks Adam,see above lol

 

Thanks buddy

 

Any 3drs for sale???

 

White one possibly Pete but not until its had a bit of tlc and won't be cheap lol.

S1 could be finding a new home soon mate.

I have a better with my mate at 10/1 where I stand to lose £1000 if g88 is not at fordfair next year mate

 

Fancy another saffy James? Lol

 

Saffs rock mate

How's your new one?

 

It's good mate, I need to do a few touches to her to get her mint, but the engine is very good, I think the intercooler needs changing as it doesn't boost much (never driven a standard one till now so don't know if it is or not).
I have a stage 1 chip for it, so needs setting up and I've got some shark tooth alloys for it. Bit of tlc and shell be great bud. I'd love this rs1600 tho ����

 

RS1600i looks very nice indeed and in the best colour, good luck with the sale James.

CheeRS.Lee.

 

Thanks for the answer, I know some people don't like mentioning what they have.

You have some of my all time favourite cars. I hope they have given you some fun and not just been ornaments. Sounds like too many projects taking away from fun time. Btdt in the past with my projects and having a clear out was just like removing a big weight. At least hopefully the values have gone up since you bought them and I doubt you'd ever lose money the way most are going.

Last s1 I drove was absolutely years ago, was a mates rusty shed which had a bleed valve on it (without the valve sorry but was slow as hell) with the valve was a rocket and good fun to drive.

g88?

 

thanks lee


im quite fond of red ones too tbh

 

Good luck with the sale James. Another minter for somebody

 

is petes /staffis old saff that i have been very very slowly been rebuiding.here is a pic when pete owned it




and the day i picked it up in scotland