I Bought A Rally Legend! Ford Escort RS Cosworth - 8 of 12 Cars | Raj's Garage

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Our August addition to the CAS fleet is this unicorn-find 1996-registered Ford Escort RS Cosworth finished in Auralis Blue and with just over 16,000 miles on the clock. Raj takes us through the story behind this iconic rallying legend, shows you how clean the car really is and talks about the future plans. This is one special 'unicorn' car and the polar opposite of July's purchase!
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Feb 23: Mercedes 190E 2.5-16v Cosworth: • MERCEDES Benz 190E 2.5...
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May 23: Mercedes R129 SL320: • Mercedes SL R129 New S...
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July 24: BMW E30 M3 Convertible (barn-find): • Worst Barn Find BMW E3...

[@user-gs1uy7uc7m]

Don’t touch it , no big wheels no lowering- leave as intended , beautiful motor , congrats

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Need to do a few subtle mods (all reversible)

[@dacads]

Agreed

[@jamielearmonth1039]

its already slammed

[@julianwebb8712]

On the later small turbo version Ford were not quite so generous with the underseal as they were on the early big turbo cars so the later ones are more susceptible to the dreaded tin worm 😢 Take a look at a product called Lanoguard that is a spray on underside sealer…… the beauty of it is that it is temporary in that it can be removed using citrus degreaser. So give the full underside a generous coating and use the car in all weathers and even salty conditions with no fear of corrosion 😎. The product is based on an extract from sheep’s wool called Lanolin. The reason you’ve never seen a rusty sheep is because this stuff works 😎🤩👍😛

[@LeeTillbury]

Love it, my dream car when I was a teenager, still is now❤

[@grahamtopping3605]

It's a 17k mileage car... Do not change a single thing... You'll just destroy it... Just sayin'

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Everything we do will be fully reversible 🙌🏽

[@CMD_Line]

I agree with OP, even if reversible leave this beauty unmolested, it’s rarer than rocking horse 💩 and you know it’ll fetch more in the long run. The colour is rare too. Anyways, your fleet is mental.

[@WUSZNN]

Get off this page fellas. Raj please bag it :)

[@julianwebb8712]

If this car ends up on air ride I shall unsubscribe from the channel 😢 Definitely modify it but modify it correctly and sympathetically to what it is and there’s nothing wrong with that……the whole raison d’etre to the Cosworth was to make it your own and to realise its full potential 🤩

[@supercarscotsman4939]

​@@CarAudioSecurityUK did you manage to source a gear knob??

[@harms2000]

A legend in the car world. A set of 18" Cossie reps will look the absolute business against the Auralis blue. It already looks to have aftermarket suspension so you're onto a winner with just the wheels. And Morette headlights would finish it off imo.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for the feedback Harms 👍🏼

[@flavioc5389]

15:30 the mandatory mod in any Escort Cosworth is the 6-degree rear beam.

[@btvfesta]

Mates got 1 same colour with 18in cosworth reps looks the nuts

[@red9zero]

You cannot sell this one ! What a car !!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

This one is a keeper!

[@maverick4177]

You missed the Rallye golf of the list of 90’s boxed arch cars Arguably the rarest of anything you have already purchased Evolve have my old Red one, tap them up they may sell it to you 😂

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

A VW Rallye Golf is definitely on the bucket list too. Hopefully we can find one worthy of adding to our collection 🤙🏽

[@adammoonface]

Ooohhh, someone's doing well😉😍😍😍 I've got to say, your taste in cars is absolutely up my street!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks! 😃

[@aaa_batteries]

That is siiick!! 🔥🔥🔥The car is so clean and pristine, it looks stunning! Love the newest addition. Such a staple in the 90s, you can tell why people loved them 🔥 Would love to see your plans with this car! If you get an Integrale, Raj's garage will be like no other 😎

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for the feedback.. hopefully we can add an Integrate to the fleet at some point 👍🏽

[@SA-zoom1]

The best colour and arguably the small turbo cossie is the nicest to drive with stock power.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Appreciate the feedback ✌🏼

[@chrisperrin5193]

What a great example. Love it!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you! 😃

[@julianwebb8712]

Black Art Design Coilovers will allow you to set your ride height to your exact taste and as mentioned in an earlier reply the modified adjustable rear beam as originally conceived by the late great Ahmed Bayjoo Is a must do to bring the handling up to modern standards. Supreme Car Services in Peterborough can do that for you as they are the absolute Mecca for all things in relation to Cosworth modifications 😎👍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for that … appreciate the recommendations 👍🏽

[@amber300c]

Congratulations Raj 🎉 another awesome ride. 👌 👍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@andrewd841]

This MUST be a permanent addition to your collection. Was a teenager when this car was launched. Absolutely love it (Sierra Cosworth next after the Lancia Delta Integrale?)

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

This one is a keeper.... thanks for watching 🙌🏽

[@jonathanlogue5622]

Raj ive been on at you since January about this purchase its the biggest smile ive seen on the channel all year 😂

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Had to be done 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@shaunwilson-seabrook]

Lovely car , you are super lucky to be able to find and afford the cars of your dreams , this one is a beaut . 👏🏻👍🏻

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you! 👍

[@tartanwallpaper]

A really special car, love it. Definitely one for the staff to review! 😊

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Definitely!

[@yugtarsinghgill8176]

Stunning Escort Cossie and I know this car from back in the day. Have a picture with this cossie at my old workshop along with my mk4 escort RS track car. Lovely purchase Raj👍🏽

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for watching and the feedback 😊

[@jay786united7]

I knew it was the cossie bro!!! What a car. Look forward to seeing this whip on Saturdays meet and speak to you about it raj! 👍

[@betterlookingthanyouravera9619]

What a beautiful cossy raj that's fox's glacier mint mate 👍🏻 well done and nice ep3 on the ramp too. I own a mint nighthawk black type R too and an audi rs6 c5 avant 4.2 v8 twin turbo quattro love them both. Just subscribed great work and content mate all the best

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for watching and the sub 🙌🏽

[@Gamertrix117]

Fantastic example of a great iconic car, well done sir. The BT version is the way to go though, especially with that iconic cam cover and bigger turbo.

[@supercarscotsman4939]

I have a brand new gear knob (screw type) i would be willing to let go for the right money, there were 2 types, screw & push fit 👍

[@danieldevlin8760]

That is a stunner Raj, I'd say it definitely needs the 18" reps, they would look spot on, I'd say its already lowered, you can't go mad low on the 4x4 cossy because of the drive shafts start to pull out the diffs and that's a B&M quick shifter in the car by the looks of the gear knob common upgrade for the cossy. I love the car it is proper minter, definitely need to add a 3dr cossy to the collection and a saff😉🤣

[@Trollhater-mb8ne]

Wheels have to be 18 rondels or 18/19 replica escort cosworth they look awesome

[@ukmattj]

Michael Jackson called - he wants his gloves back. Phenomenal purchase tho Raj!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Haha.. he is more than welcome to have the gloves back. Thanks for watching 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ogslim]

Honestly mate, when my numbers come in, I’m going to make you an offer you can’t refuse for you’re whole collection 😅 That RS is stunning. Well done 👊🏼

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Please do ... We'll be waiting for your call 😊

[@carmakeover2724]

Love it, fits in nice with the other legends 😍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you! 😄

[@AAs-vb7pv]

Nice i ask for you to do a cosworth :) you sed you could not aford one and now you have a perfect amazing car 😅 you must of got a amazing deal

[@christopherdawes4414]

Great choice, and well done on securing such a great example. On the wheels go for identical in 18" (summer) and keep the 16" for the winter tires. On the Lancia, another great choice, but you then need to for some Audi's. Quattro and RS2 would be strong candidates. An S2 would also be a great car to secure from the era. Great episode, and its obvious you are very happy with your choice!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks.. 18” replicas would be a great shout for the summer months. Would love to add an Audi Quattro to the collection at some point 👍🏽

[@nitinchavda1058]

Smashing it bro!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you Nitin 👊🏻

[@omgitsZAN4]

Azev A wheels all day - perfect for the period

[@lowrideza]

We never got the RS in South Africa... Nice 2 see one been reviewed, please keep it clean.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

This car will only be improved on over time 👍🏼

[@seanadams8504]

Stunning car Raj am new to your channel mate ive seen a few of these on my Rs Cosworth powered cars and vans grouo on fb. Craig from Scotland is your man on low mileage cossies hes had many. Big respect to you hetting this do what you want its your money. Love your collection. I have shared this video on my group.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for watching and the feedback 👍🏽

[@timfitzgerald109]

Beautiful car mate, great purchase 👍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for the appreciation

[@amardhillon317]

Congratulations Bro, Simply Superb, Your car collection is of Dreams !

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks Amar 🙏🏽

[@oemhammers]

Absolute beauty. I think a car of this calibre, being this low mileage and this original, has to be kept this way. However from a promotion pov I completely understand, and at the end of the day you have to do what needs to be done to enjoy the car yourself. 👌 Awesome vid Raj and an absolute motor.

[@mikejames5590]

Love the original wheels would be nice to see it on 18" aftermarket copies 😀

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

That would be cool!

[@asadzeethree2726]

So glad you didn't get the Sierra Cosworth because that didn't age well! I mean it looks like an egg 🥚 sitting sideways! However, the Escort Cosworth still doesn't look too outdated. Love the MJ Editing! Lol 😂 2:48

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Haha… thanks for watching 🧤

[@zakr3001]

🦄 she looks a gem! Congrats Raj!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@ranjitjohal5746]

Bringing back memories of mine . I had the exact same colour 😊👍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Love this colour 👍🏽

[@rishaadismail1527]

It's a mint vehicle love the colour🎉🎉 congratulations

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Appreciate the feedback 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@FuryKingW]

One of my dream cars. Happy for you!!!!!!

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏽

[@andrewwright.]

great colour, proper collectors item..

[@andrewwright.]

umm....your fleet...did you actually just have every single dream car of mine. well done bro

[@ricknick74]

Please put ride height back to factory and jog that terrible plate on to some 17 year old . What a car❤

[@RSZ-R34]

definitely the cosworth replica's will keep that originality and look gorgeous 👌

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

We think so too!

[@stevey-nwas1230]

That is a awesome buy Well done 👏👏👏👏👏 This car is toooooo mint for me to drive as a daily in the summer months I think you should leave this Cossie the way it is and just drive it and enjoy it PS Sound system defo needs up dating I have not seen you smile this much , since you went to Rockys for the 1st time on bath road lool

[@tonywheelybarrow]

Can’t go wrong with 18 in standard replicas, or 18in compomotives. You don’t wanna lower it judging by the front lip clearance at 14:33 reversing in 😮

[@adamsyaseen2334]

Raj, another Garage Queen 😱 Ford is Lord 👌 but BM is boss of the road 😂✌️✌️

[@darkbassi5911]

Raj the cars a beauty, your fleet is looking spot on.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Appreciate the feedback 🙏🏽

[@SAVING_ICONIC_MACHINES]

Stunning 🤩 wow

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you! 😊

[@AAs-vb7pv]

Please try and get a lotus carlton on the channel my all time dream garage car 😅

[@DevonNroos]

Fit a modern wheel like Rotiform or similar would look good

[@teanomeano123]

Woah, that’s pristine

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Couldn’t agree more 👍🏽

[@garage9ine]

Azev A’s for the alloys still period correct and classy.

[@e28_Ruby]

You've done well here Raj, Love this car

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏽

[@nigelwood4036]

Lovely example and nearly as good as mine Raj... 😉

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

You’ll need to share some pics of yours! DM them to Raj 👍🏽

[@ranjitjohal5746]

Get 18s Rondell wheels on it . can send the pic when I had them on mine if you like .

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Drop a pic to me on instagram @rajsangha911

[@grantmail4112]

If you havent got one already...would be nice to see a classic 60's-80s 911 in your garage.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Would love to add a classic 80’s Porsche to the fleet.. maybe a 930 Turbo 👍🏽

[@hoojchoons2258]

That's a rare colour! (comment made as soon as I started watching, knew it was rare but not that rare!). But what a waste, 16K miles! Drive the thing & enjoy it FFS. Good to see you at least enjoying it...but I wonder if it will piss out oil the moment it has some fun due the hard seals etc.....

[@jak13r]

replica cozzy wheels look amazing

[@SikaFosaGond]

Agreed. If you’re going bigger then definitely replicas, they suit the car so much better than anything else

[@ekraamhamza7235]

Love your shows,artist of great cars

[@b.f.g7284]

Replica Cossie wheels…. Maybe a Mk2 Golf Rallye, finish off the boxed arches box👍🏻

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for the feedback - MK2 Rallye would be a great idea 👍🏼

[@KalpeshPatel-cj6hz]

Great buy Raj 👍🏽

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you KP 🙌🏽

[@jock110]

We should play CAS bingo on how many times the word "mint" is used! :-)

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Did we say the car is mint 😂

[@nahum2marvin]

What a beauty id fit a set of enkei wheels on

[@markymark3295]

Amazing car 18 Cosworth replica 😎👌

[@julianwebb8712]

If the four piece front splitter set is genuine Ford original then I would swap it out for a carbon fibre replica that looks great and doesn’t go all wibbly wobbly and rippled like the Ford oem bits which you should lock up for safe keeping as you’ll waste half of your life looking for a replacement if it gets damaged !

[@MrGeorgegxg]

Whites Compomotives gonna be siiiick

[@tabsh]

Simply stunning

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏼

[@garethwilding2067]

Need too try something different with wheels, maybe some bbs wheels ect, comps ,18 reps are everywhere, beautiful car by the way

[@sidbobby3233]

Iam in love, true classic car 😎😎👊👊👍👍👌👌✌✌

[@shrewsnose1]

Beautiful cosworth and best colour in my opinion. Go replica but bigger 😎👌🏻

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for the feedback 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@paulmichael3844]

Absolutely mint

[@kidha233]

If you looking for Lancia integrale evo 2 best guy 2 ask is jason as he has that as you know

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Yes, we have already spoken with Jason 👍🏼

[@denebradley3272]

Got one same colour 4250 miles on the clock bought it when it was 1 year old

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Congrats 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@craigconey9971]

Beautiful, you should do a lotus carlton

[@leekindell9937]

love these i wouldnt mind one. Is that chin spoiler meant to have that big dent in it? Shame its been lowered, maybe springs been changed, easy to return to stock height though

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

The 'dent' is purely where the locking screw holds the spoiler in place. May need some adjusting 👍🏼

[@bobdidit55]

Nicest colour for the escort in my opinion.

[@julianwebb8712]

To be honest it looks a bit lowered already 🤔 My first one of these was a standard late ‘96 small turbo car and it looked like it was on stilts compared to yours ! Oh, and if you drive it properly you will warp the front discs in no time so budget for some AP brakes but choose your wheels first as some of the bigger AP brake rotors will be too big for some of the wheel options available 👌

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Yes, we can confirm since filming this episode that the car has been previously lowered. Thanks for the advice on the brake upgrades 👍🏼

[@julianwebb8712]

@@CarAudioSecurityUK Glad to share knowledge accumulated over the years…..when it comes to wheel choice the 18” Rondell is a popular choice as they look good but be aware that the reason they are hard to find now is because they were made of chocolate and many were destroyed by our fabulous roads 😂 The design of the mould was bought out by a company called Engell or Engells or Engels, I can’t exactly remember now but the made a stronger version but only a low production volume so again, hard to find 🥴

[@CoffeeandCars.]

Very cool buddy😍

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks ✌️

[@bigl3885]

I wish we got these in South Africa.😭

[@manupasta]

Only wheels to put on this are the OZ motorsports

[@d.r.971]

In a previous video, you explained that you were looking for an Escort Cosworth, but that you were not willing to pay the figures that are asked for it today. An Escort with 16,000 miles on the clock must have cost you over £50,000. Anything over £25,000 is nonsense.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

the days of Escort Cosworth's for £25K are long gone... let's just say we paid well below market value for this one 👍🏼

[@brook82]

Larger cossy reps and a drop 👌

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Good shout 🙌🏼

[@jacobbedford566]

Will we be seeing any other Ford RS’s being added to the collection?

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

We already have the Escort S1 Turbo.. hopefully can add another RS at some point 👍🏽

[@thurmanmerman9099]

Awesome car bro

[@SeamusMcFitz-jz9if]

This car and.....1987 Buick Grand National.

[@jonathanhenry4843]

Great Example

[@sadatmutawe4997]

Guessed it 🎉

[@ryanml]

We have different meanings of immaculate if you think that lower bib spoiler is immaculate.

[@redlineste4283]

Please, please, please dont change anything other than put a standard Ford gear knob back on.

[@kamilfoksinski]

That's first one. Congrats. Next Lancia Delta Integrale...

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thank you 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@julianwebb8712]

FAR TS is a great plate 😂

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

🤷🏼‍♂️

[@chiefrocka8604]

Unicorn 😂 It’s a restored car on fake plates as no Ford dealer would put their name to illegally misplaced digits, it’s lowered so will of had bigger wheels fitted and got a non standard exhaust and the gear knobs wrong too. Chances are on the original reg someone will know the person who restored that

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

Thanks for your input...

[@gdfggggg]

Leave the wheels, they suit the car.

[@CarAudioSecurityUK]

We think they are too small... 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@gdfggggg]

@CarAudioSecurityUK fair enough. Big wheels don't suit the car imo. They got the design just right. Crack on, tho 👍🏻

[@stanspch1]

Don't change a thing plz bruh, keep it original & mint. 👀£££££👀

[@Glenn1503..]

Ive got a complete gear stick spare. Since you paid a good price for the car i will sell you it for 300 quid 😂😂

[@lagcossy7354]

O.z rims