21st Mar, 2018 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 84
 

1986 Ford RS200

Sold for £148,500

(including buyers premium)


Lot details
Registration No: F679UVX
Chassis No: SFACXXBJ2CGL00079

- Originally scheduled to compete in the 1986 Swedish Finnish rally, however never saw a rally stage and became part of Ford's static display team

- Just 4,122 from new with original leather-bound manuals and brochures

- A rare opportunity

Prior to the mould-breaking RS200, Ford's works rally cars had all been evolutions of its road car range, including the stillborn RS1700T (effectively a rear-wheel drive version of the soon to be launched MKIII Escort) that was intended to replace the highly successful but ageing MKII Escort RS1800. However, by the time Stuart Turner reassumed control of Ford's competition reigns in 1983, the Audi Quattro had raised the rally bar out of sight, and one of his first decisions was to cancel the RS1700T programme and create plans for a purpose-built four-wheel drive car for the new Group B formula - ie the RS200.

The newcomer was designed by Tony Southgate, styled by Carrozzeria Ghia and built by Reliant. Its mid-engined chassis was powered by a turbocharged version of the Cosworth BDA and clothed in a composite body. Two hundred were required for homologation (hence the car's name) but, as history relates, a number of high profile accidents killed the new formula after just one year, leaving Ford's new mini supercar without a remit. Some found success in rallycross while most have taken on the role of much sought-after collectors cars.

The immaculate 'F679 UVX' is a case in point. Originally scheduled to compete in the 1986 Swedish Finnish rally, it ultimately never saw a rally stage and became part of Ford's static display team, registration 'F535 LHJ' - borrowers included Pirelli, Donington Park and the Essex Police. Subsequent private owners have included Bill Camplisson and Chris Rees. This fabulous, unmarked representative of the infamous Group B rally era has therefore covered just 4,122 from new, and is now offered complete with its original leather-bound manuals, brochure, spare set of keys and documents and correspondence from the RS Owners' Club. A rare opportunity to acquire a very usable and highly desirable piece of international motorsport history.
 

All successful bids must be paid in full by midday the day after the auction at the latest.

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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 21st Mar, 2018

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