Fast Ford heaven for auction hunters

FANS of fast Fords are in for a treat at the next Classic Car Auctions sale at the NEC with 21 blue oval cars, ranging from Fiestas to Sierras, put under the hammer.

Highlights at the CCA Practical Classics Classic Car & Restoration Show sale include a pair of highly collectible 1987 Sierra RS Cosworths. A completely original 3-door reading just 26,000 miles and a freshly restored ‘concours condition’ are estimated at £45,000 to £50,000 and £45,000 to £55,000 respectively.

Four other Sierras in the sale include a restored 1988 Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth reading just 36,000 miles and estimated at £25,000 to £30,000, and a 1991 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth fresh from a five-year restoration, guided at around £18,000.

Capri fans won’t be disappointed either with five models on offer. Two 1987 280 Brooklands are available, one being a carefully maintained example estimated at £16,000 to £20,000, and the other a Turbo Technics to be offered at £22,000 to £26,000 plus three Injection Specials.

Escort lovers will have six to choose from ranging from a seriously quick and extensively restored 1979 Escort RS2000 Custom (pictured right) estimated at £24,000 to £28,000, through to a 1989 RS Turbo II that has covered just over 4,000 miles in 11 years (£18,000).

Another prime example is a rare 1980 MK2 RS2000 Custom, estimated at £22,000 to £26,000.

Entry-level classic fast Fords include a 1984 Fiesta XR2 (£6,000 to £8,000) and a late production 1980 Escort MKII 1600 Sport (£8,000 to £12,000).,

In total, over 160 ‘everyman’ classics will be offered in the twoday sale on March 24 and 25, not least an original and unmodified 1983 Fiesta XR2 MK1 for sale from a private collection with just three former owners, estimated at between £12,000 and £16,000. More information at www.classiccarauctions.co.uk