1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 for sale

£42,975

Tollerton, United Kingdom

Mileage
157,716 km
Gearbox
Manual
Model year
1986
First registration
05/1986

1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 for Sale in the United Kingdom

This 1986 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 is a used car showing 157,716 km. It is equipped with a manual transmission. The car is finished in Diamond White with a Grey interior. It is a 4-seat car and has had 8 previous owners.

Restored in full, this Series 1 comes from the first run of the turbocharged Escort, the version built for homologation and delivered almost always in Diamond White. Every period cue is in place: the RS body kit and its front spoiler, twin driving lamps set into the grille, the tailgate spoiler, silver RS alloys and the RS Turbo graphics.

Inside, Recaro seats in RS cloth, a leather-rimmed wheel and a boost gauge set the scene, with wind-up windows all round, and the photographs also show a glass sunroof. The dealer reports a full restoration and part of the service history.

The car is located in Tollerton, United Kingdom.

The Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 uses the 1,596 cc CVH four-cylinder, turbocharged and fuel-injected, rated at 132 PS (97 kW), with a five-speed manual gearbox, front-wheel drive and a viscous-coupling limited-slip differential.

Technical Information

This unit

Exterior
Diamond White
Interior
Grey
Upholstery
Cloth
Mileage
157,716 km
First registration
05/1986
Previous owners
8
Condition
Used
Location
Tollerton, United Kingdom

Powertrain

Engine capacity
1,597 cc
Fuel type
Petrol
Transmission
Manual

Body & equipment

Body style
Hatchback
Doors
3
Seats
4

Manufacturer figures

Power quoted by the manufacturer
132 PS

Equipment

Options listed by the dealer 13

  • RS limited-slip differential
  • Uprated suspension and brakes
  • RS body kit with integrated front spoiler
  • Body-coloured bumpers and wheel arch extensions
  • Tailgate spoiler
  • Silver RS alloy wheels
  • Twin driving lamps in the front grille
  • RS Turbo decals and badging
  • Recaro sports seats in RS trim
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • RS instrumentation
  • Boost gauge
  • Manual windows

Equipment as listed by the dealer. Verify the specification with the dealer before purchase.

FAQ

This Ford Escort RS Turbo in the European market

Is this Ford priced above or below the European market?

At £42,975, about €50,134, it sits below the median of €72,021 for the 46 Ford advertised in Europe in 2026. 35% of them are advertised for less. Asking prices are not transaction prices, and specification differences explain much of the spread.

Can this Ford be bought in the United Kingdom and registered elsewhere in Europe?

The car is located in Tollerton, United Kingdom. The dealer has not stated whether the price is quoted gross, net of VAT for export, or under the margin scheme. Cross-border purchase is normal for this kind of car, but the documentation, the certificate of conformity, transport and the registration rules of the destination country all have to be settled with the selling dealer first.

How does the mileage of this Ford compare?

157,716 km recorded, against a median of 15,435 km across the Ford advertised in Europe in 2026. It is therefore among the higher-mileage cars currently listed. Service records and ownership details should be checked against the documents held by the selling dealer.

Which other Ford are priced closest to this one?

a 1960 car in the Netherlands at €49,950, and a 2025 car in Germany at €48,723. Observed in 2026. Comparing them means putting model year, mileage, factory options and the VAT basis side by side before the price itself.

Who is selling this Ford Escort RS Turbo, and how does a purchase work?

Kaaimans International, a professional dealer in Tollerton, United Kingdom. LUSSO lists the car and passes enquiries to that dealer; the inspection, the negotiation, the invoice and the transfer of ownership all take place directly between the buyer and the dealer. LUSSO does not hold stock, take deposits or act as an intermediary in payment.

Can this Ford Escort RS Turbo be inspected before purchase?

The car is at Tollerton, United Kingdom, and an inspection is arranged with the selling dealer. Buyers based in another country commonly appoint an independent inspector or a marque specialist rather than travel. Ask the dealer for the service record, the number of previous owners and any accident history, with supporting documents for the information stated in the listing.

Is this Ford Escort RS Turbo still available?

LUSSO republishes what the selling dealer advertises, and a car in demand is sometimes reserved or sold before the dealer updates its own site. Confirm current availability with Kaaimans International before travelling or committing funds. An enquiry sent from this page reaches that dealer directly.

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