FOR SALE JF CLASSIC CARS Present a delightfully stunning Mk1 Ford Focus RS in exclusive Ford Factory Imperial Blue DESCRIPTION The ethics of the Focus RS can be traced back to the late 1990s when Ford Motorsport was dominating the WRC with the Escort Cosworth. As the Focus replaced the Escort in Ford’s lineup, Ford visioned an opportunity to create a road-going version of its rally car. Developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) division, the RS received over 70 performance-focused upgrades compared to the standard Focus, including uprated suspension, wider tracks, Brembo brakes but mention a few EXTERNAL With its aggressive styling, flared arches, and motorsport-inspired details, the Mk1 Focus RS became an instant icon. It was a true driver’s car, prioritizing performance and engagement over refinement, a trait that still makes it one of the most sought-after modern classics today. Having the distinctive and aggressive colour coded front bumper with mesh insert aerodynamically designed to ensure air circulates as intended, All panels front to rear are razor sharp gleaming and glossy in the only colour available for this model Ford paint code (Q2) Imperial Blue, This colour ensured the RS identity remained exclusive to only the special models, Original Ford glazing remains throughout along with window rubbers remaining fresh and tarnish free, To the rear all badging sits gleaming and correct along with the colour coded wrap around bumper scuff and chip free Original lights remain to the front and the rear and in the very best of condition Quite simply a vehicle that you clearly can see has been cherished over its twenty year or so life span INTERNAL Opening the drivers or passenger side doors and the rally guise grabs you, Build number '4458' proudly displays on the protective sill coverings This particular example has the Mk2 Rs body hugging Recaro Race Bucket seats finished with Black/Blue bolsters with a Grey centre Alcantara panelling with 'Recaro' & 'RS' emblems finished in blue stitching fitted(the choice is yours upon sale we do have the original Mk1 seats that can be fitted upon request) Both front seats in very good condition along with the rear bucket style seats also finished in Grey Alcantara and Blue bolsters which show no signs of wear, The original door cards finished in Grey/Blue display in excellent condition along with the Grey deep pile carpet having had overmats fitted, Superb Light Grey headlining presents mark free All switchgear remains original and works as it should along with all dash lights extinguishing in the obligatory manor, Push 'Green start' button mounted to the centre console along with the build number embossed on a silver plaque, Black stitched part leather over Grey suede 4 spoke Ford embossed steering wheel This examples covered only 41585-miles from new and displays all the hallmarks of being cherished, Silver gear knob showing no wear along with the Silver handbrake lever, All push button switches are mark free overall the interior replicates simply how well this vehicle has been looked after....simply stunning. ENGINE & TRANSMISSION Fitted with a specially tuned 2.0-liter turbocharged Duratec RS engine, 4-Cylinder inline, DOHC, 16-valve coupled with a Garrett GT2560LS turbocharger with air-to-air intercooler and producing 212bhp Having a 5-speed manual transmission (MTX-75) with a Quaife automatic torque-biasing (ATB) limited-slip differential ensuring raw, front-wheel-drive excitement Drives beautifully weather it be in town or on the country roads one thing is for sure the Rally side of this Focus at the earliest opportunity wants to display all it's might WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES Fitted with immaculate 18" Oz Racing Rally Graphite Alloy wheels fitted with premium 225/40/R18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Tyres to all four corners displaying ample tread With uprated high-performance braking system designed to handle the car’s increased power and aggressive driving characteristics. Having 325mm Brembo 4-piston fixed calipers to the front, 280mm Solid Disc and Single-piston calipers to the rear, Also fitted a larger Master Cylinder for increased stopping power coupled with ABS AND EBD ensuring you are brought to a controlled stop HISTORY FILE Without doubt this has become a classic sought after by the many however with only 4501 being built worldwide how often do you see one pass by? Quite simply don't let this stunner pass, First registered on the 1st September 2003 by Supplying Ford RS Dealer 'Gowrings Of Newbury Ltd' and having covered only 41585-miles from new Supplied with two keys along with retaining the key number tag, Radio Keycode, Service Book, Focus RS Supplement, Audio Guide and Owners Guide, With reams of Historic service and consumables invoices along with numerous old M.O.T certificates Service History 22-9-2004...4136 miles 28-09-2005...6477 miles 03-07-2006...9405 miles 03-06-2008...20323 miles 02-03-2010...21687 miles 20-03-2012...29416 miles 23-03-2015...32251 miles 17-03-2016...35137 miles 23-09-2016...38061 miles MOT HISTORY 12-09-2006..9470 miles 13-09-2007..18105 miles 15-09-2008..21045 miles 15-05-2010..22127 miles 23-09-2011..28207 miles 16-01-2013..30717 miles 17-01-2014..31805 miles 11-12-2014..32010 miles 17-03-2016..35119 miles 21-03-2017..38262 miles 22-03-2018..40536 miles 22-04-2022..41365 miles 22-01-2025..41581 miles Recently serviced within our dedicated workshop along with belt service HPi Clear..V5 Present..MOT JANUARY 2026.