A 1992 Ford Escort is up for auction in the UK from Iconic Auctioneers. For the hatchback, the auctioneers plan to get 65,000 - 75,000 pounds ($83,200 - 96,000). This is reported on the website of the auction house.
The high price of this Ford Escort is due to two factors. Firstly, this is not a standard budget hatchback, but a sharpened version of the Ford Escort RS Cosworth. Only 2,500 of this version were produced.
Ford Escort RS Cosworth is practically a production version of the rally car. The hatchback is equipped with a two-liter turbo engine with a capacity of 227 horsepower and four-wheel drive.
The car can accelerate from a standstill to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reach a maximum speed of 232 km/h. From the standard model, this Ford Escort RS Cosworth is distinguished by its flared fenders, aerodynamic bodykit and large wing.
A sports steering wheel and seats are installed in the salon. Second, this particular Ford Escort RS Cosworth was once in Jeremy Clarkson's garage. The car is one of the pre-production prototypes and the Top Gear presenter is given it for a one-year test.
The sharp hatchback has become Jeremy Clarkson's everyday car. After a one-year test, the car was won in the lottery. The car is in good condition, and its mileage is 132,700 km.