1986 Ford RS200

--Black with Grey Leather, Patterned seat and door card inserts, Dark Grey carpeting, 1.8 liter BDT 4 Cylinder Turbocharged and intercooled engine, 5 Speed manual gearbox, 2,500 Miles from new, One of only two painted Black from the factory, One of only 20 S specification RS200s, Extremely well known history including ownership and service files. This 1986 Ford RS200 is one of 146 examples sold in an effort to meet World Rally Championship Group B homologation requirements. The Cosworth built turbocharged 1.8L four was equipped from the factory with a 350 horsepower kit, thus rare S specification from new. Various other options include: Recaro seats, power windows, a radio, and special Black paint, 1 of only 2 painted as such from the factory when new. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox and three limited-slip differentials. Ghia designed the fiberglass composite body, which was subsequently built by Reliant. The original invoice indicates that Aston Martin Tickford was commissioned to complete the special black finish for an additional 3,500. This RS200 is believed to be one of only two RS200s originally ordered in Black. The interior was also finished by Tickford with patterned inserts on the door panels and Recaro sport seats. Further, this RS200 was optioned with electric windows, heat, a cassette head unit and full complement of gauges to monitor all aspects of this race bred rally car. Additionally 16 Ford Motorsport wheels made of magnesium alloy are fitted and mounted with Pirelli tires. A full-size spare is stored under the rear clamshell aft of the engine along with the lug wrench and jack. This RS200 was first ordered by Texas oilman Mr. Dennis OConnor. It was purchased on his behalf by Innes Ireland along with three additional RS200s. Unfortunately, Mr. OConner passed away prior to being able to take delivery, and race engineer as well as well-known and respected restorer, Mr. Terry Hoyle acquired the cars in 1990. This RS200 was imported to the United States in the 1990s, but later returned to the United Kingdom in 1997. The car was then displayed within the David Sutton Motorsports Museum with 600 indicated miles at the time and was first registered in the UK in 2006. Subsequently, this RS 200 crossed the ocean once again with its return to the US circa 2016. In its most recent collector ownership, this RS200 S specification has been kept in collector hands here in Long Island, NY/USA. Although used sparingly, it has benefitted from regular servicing to include a cylinder head service, timing belt replacement, new oil hoses-lines, anything and everything to keep is superb, ready to use condition throughout.Although, born of race bred engineering, this RS200 is extremely useable for standard road use and enjoyment.On a recent road test, the RS200 was found to be incredibly docile until the accelerator is pushed to the floor at which time this S optioned RS200s power is unleashed race-rally bred engineering in full force and fury. This RS200S is a welcomed entrant for many exclusive concours events throughout the world. In superb condition throughout, it is a rare piece of automotive history suitable for any enthusiasts collection.This is an extremely rare opportunity to own a truly unique icon of automotive engineering excellence with race bred engineering.