‘Time-warp' 90s Ford Escort boasting its original radio & number plates sells for 5 TIMES its original price
A THIRTY-two-year-old Ford Escort has sold for a massive £105,750 - over five times its original price.
The red 1993
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The 32-year-old 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth sold for £105,750
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Miraculously the original dealer number plates were still intact
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The car even came with its original radio - complete with tape cassette player
Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers
It had a top speed of 137mph and could do 0-60mph in 6.2 seconds.
In 1993 it was worth £20,000 - equivalent to £43,000 now in today's money.
Supplied new in November 1993 the
It was described as in exceptional 'time warp' condition throughout, as reported by Luxury Auto News.
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The original radio still showed the vehicle registration when switched on, the mandatory Vecta immobiliser was still in situ and functioning correctly and the original dealer number plates remained attached.
Ahead of the sale, the listing said: "Motorsport devotee John Phillips acquired the Escort as an early retirement present to himself and it was undoubtedly his 'pride and joy'.
"It lived in its own garage from the day he bought it, never came out on wet days and was diligently maintained as and when required until his untimely passing in 2009 from which point the Escort remained interred in the same garage until recently removed.
"The history file is comprehensive and includes the original grey leather document wallet, the full complement of books and manuals.
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"Its original tax disc holder, documentation relating to the 'Options' purchase scheme and the dealer handover sheet, plus of course various invoices,
"In readiness for sale, the cambelt and tensioner has been renewed and an oil and filter change carried out.
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"However with minimal use over the last 15 or so years, we recommend that minor recommissioning may be required to ensure that everything is exactly as it should be.
"A rare and desirable homologation special in simply remarkable condition."
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It was sold for the eye-watering sum by Iconic Auctioneers in Northampton.
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The interiors have been preserved in impeccable condition
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The vehicle was diligently maintained by its original owner
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The 1993 Ford Escort RS Cosworth feels like an antique to modern eyes
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