Ford Escort RS1600i: The Owner's Journey Through Time

The Owner's Journey Through Time, A multiple award winning factory original Ford Escort RS1600i
EQUIPMENT
Colour coded bumpers with front and rear overriders, RS aerodynamic front and rear spoilers, front driving and fog lamps, laminated windscreen, RS1600i decals, remote control door mirrors, RS 4-spoke leather trimmed steering wheel, 2 speed plus intermittent wipers, tailgate wash wipe, head restraints, side window demisters, perforated headlining, coat hooks, vanity mirror on passenger sun visor, cigar lighter, rear ashtrays, 3-speed heater fan, coin box, trip recorder, tachometer, roof mounted digital clock. Factory Options; Tinted glass, tilt/sliding sunroof. Dealer Accessories; Polycoat, Britax, Identicar, Ford rubber mats.
EXTERIOR
This show winning RS1600i is finished in stunning Sun Burst Red, (Code P 1), and has a perfect uniform shine across every factory fitted and date stamped panel. The paint has the desired orange peel, only found on first paint Fords and all decals are original fitment. A small number of touched in chips are barely noticeable. Polyglycoat was applied when new by the supplying Ford dealer as stipulated by the long-term first fastidious owner and the care bestowed on this cars appearance has never waned. Testament of this is evidenced with numerous concours wins and trophies awarded on the competitive RS show circuit. The underside has the Britax seal application as applied when new with corresponding certificate still preserving the factory components. The optional tinted glass has Identicar number plate etching carried out by the supplying dealer. A proven car found in factory perfect condition in all respects.
INTERIOR
The interior of this RS1600i is astonishing. Finished in Shark Grey Crushed Velour, (Code TC), the special RS seats and deep side bolsters have retained perfect structural integrity and the matching door cards and perforated headlining are in excellent condition. The deep grey carpets are spotless and free from undue wear and are protected by four genuine Ford waffle rubber floor mats, which in turn are wrapped in preparation for concours. The dashboard has no cracks and all interior equipment is functional including the fuel thrust cut-off warning lights. The boot area is spotlessly clean as is the immaculate rear parcel shelf and the colour code sticker is attached to the back panel. Incredibly the TC Key Number is still inscribed on the boot floor! Amazing.
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
Fitted with Fords transverse mounted 1600 OHC Compound Value angle Hemispherical chamber (CVH) unit producing 115 BHP. Mated to the Bosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection System incorporating deceleration fuel shut-off, special alloy cylinder head and camshaft the car has a top speed of 118mph and achieves 0-60 in 8.7 seconds. The engine bay is is immaculate in presentation and correct in every way. The twin coil set-up and finned cast alloy rocker cover are proudly on display and the engine stickers are original. The gear changes are light and a joy to use with the unique 0.83 fifth gear ratio fitted only to the RS1600i.
WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES
Sensational cast alloy wheels have never been refurbished with a few minor marks and are still shod with the manufacturer Dunlop SP Sport Super D4 195/50 VR15 tyres including the spare. Massive tread and not cracked but replacement is advised due to age. The brakes have been upgraded under warranty by Ford in November 1983 and fascinating written correspondence between Ford and the owner exists tracking this upgrade.
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[@romanoguttadauro6116]

I had the same car when I lived in the UK in Warrington, I had it for four weeks and she was mint and then someone stole it (cheers La ) Great video and history of a Classic car cheers

[@AutoGleamTruths]

I had been very lucky that it hadn't been stolen back in the 80's, I would use it to the supermarket, leaving in the city carparks like it was just a normal car, by the 90s it seems to be a garage queen, until I found myself using it again, great cars and I do have a soft spot for them 😀

[@ciaranburke3243]

Beautiful car, nice history lesson 👍

[@AutoGleamTruths]

Thanks mate 👍 👌

[@user-jv9zv9en3p]

I had a mint RS1600i, I'm sure mine had Koni adjustable on from new 🤔?

[@AutoGleamTruths]

Koni adjustable standard factory fitted but not like today's Over springs, I upgraded my springs and added rear roll bar, it made the just right for me 😀