The RS200 is perhaps the best automotive Ford has ever constructed. A real homologation, in particular, the tiny mid-engine missile was created within the mid-Eighties to qualify Ford for the golden period of the Group B rally. Beneath 200 examples exist, making them extremely fascinating for collectors. The RS200 you see right here is considered one of simply 20 “S” fashions produced and considered one of simply 4 painted in purple. And you may personalize it.

The RS200 S, constructed on the behest of a Canadian vendor, is supposed to be an excellent higher model of the traditional automotive, with higher cooling and a handful of comfort-minded upgrades, together with wider seats, air conditioning, and a unique steering wheel. The S mannequin additionally has extra energy, making it among the many most fascinating RS200 variants.

Behind the cabin sits Cosworth’s legendary single-turbo BDT inline-four, sending energy to all 4 wheels by way of a five-speed handbook transmission. S trims reportedly left the manufacturing unit with over 300 horsepower, fairly substantial for such a light-weight car.

Including in this explicit automotive’s attraction is the intense purple paint. Most road-going RS200s have been painted in white, making this one all of the extra particular. It is considered one of simply 4 fashions that got here from the manufacturing unit in purple. Plus, it has had only one proprietor since new. So far as RS200s go, that is possibly the most effective instance available on the market proper now.

This RS200 S is about to go up for public sale in late February by way of Iconic Auctioneers in the UK throughout Race Retro weekend in Coventry. The public sale home estimates it’s going to promote for someplace between £300,000 and £350,000 (round $378,000 to $441,000).

Costly, however, nonetheless pretty affordable considering the specialness of this particular RS200.