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Wheeler Dealers 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth Shows Off Triple Spoiler

When it comes to hot hatchbacks from not that long ago, the Escort RS Cosworth is up there with the best of them in terms of exterior styling. That glorious double-decker spoiler is arguably the biggest highlight, and it was penned by Frank Stephenson during his tenure at Ford of Europe.
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The man responsible for the first-ever BMW X5, the MINI Cooper, Maserati MC12, Ferrari F430, and all McLarens from the MP4-12C to the 720S has also designed a triple-decker spoiler for a particular example of the Escort RS Cosworth, namely chassis number 1S9FA11C0SC547008.

One of 7,145 units produced from 1992 to 1996, this car was featured on Wheeler Dealers in 2017. The third wing increases downforce by around 30 percent, according to Northwest European, which should help with high-speed stability and in the corners thanks to a more planted rear end.

Before you ask, no. Instead of the asking price, the selling vendor mentions "pending sale." Alas, everything we can do now is wind back and admire this one-off redesign with 18-inch Compomotive wheels, Morette twin headlamps, and an upgraded suspension. Currently showing just over 51,000 miles (82,077 kilometers), the car features a rebuilt turbocharger, an engine-out reseal, new axle boots, as well as a new catalytic converter.

Four years ago, on Wheeler Dealers, the Sierra RS Cosworth also received a new clutch and rear main seal. Said to develop in the ballpark of 280 horsepower, the old-school hot hatchback is outfitted with the factory sunroof, Recaro leather seats, and a brand-spanking new headliner.

Offered with the original tool kit, spare tire, keys, and owner’s manual, the all-wheel-drive blast from the past is selling with the bone-stock wheels and suspension components, an extensive documentation folder, and several boxes of miscellaneous spare parts. Oh, and by the way, this Escort RS Cosworth is one of less than 30 examples known to be stateside.

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After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well.
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