Race Retro Classic & Competition Car Sale 2020 21st - 23rd February 2020

Classic Cars - Saturday 22nd February 2020 www.silverstoneauctions.com 103 + buyer’s premium of 15% including VAT @ 20% complied with this building 200 units. It seems that six were classified as prototypes, so only 194 actually left the factory 46 of which were dismantled for spares, whilst just 90 of the cars built were converted and sold as road cars. The RS200 offered here is number 184/196 and has only covered 1,195 miles from new (atoc). It was originally supplied to Ronald Hodgson, a dealer principal who kept it in his showroom unused and unregistered until 1993. An appropriate registration number became available and, obviously the temptation became too much, so the car was put on the road and used sparingly putting a thousand or so miles on it. Since then it has been owned by two collectors and correctly stored as part of two very significant collections. Recently it has been authenticated by Justin Smith, the respected RS200 aficionado who eulogised positively and confirmed that it was a factory-built car and, prior to the auction, his report will be available to interested buyers. On inspection, the overall condition is commensurate with the mileage, the engine and all visible components look delivery fresh and the interior appears unmarked with the optional red seats and steering wheel. Having not run for a while, it might be advisable for any new owner to have it checked over prior to starting it up. It still sits on its original OE fit 225/50/VR16 Pirelli P700 tyres and perfect Speedline 8x16-inch, eight-spoked alloys and carries original promotional Ford Dealer window stickers. The toolkit is complete and the history file contains a copy of the original sales brochure, the RS200 embossed service manual and a parts manual. Probably the most evocative Group B rally car of its generation, this stunning, low mileage RS200 is a must for any collection as the Group B story just keeps gaining inertia with enthusiasts and collectors alike. 1986 Ford RS200 LOT 419 More Images Lot 419 Bid On Lot 419