This 1986 Ford RS200 is one of 146 examples sold in an effort to meet World Rally Championship Group B homologation requirements. The turbocharged 1.8L four was equipped from the factory with a 350 horsepower kit, and other options include Recaro seats, power windows, a radio, and special black paint. Power is sent to all four wheels through a 5-speed manual gearbox and three limited-slip differentials. The car was reportedly first ordered by oilman Dennis O’Connor and purchased on his behalf by Innes Ireland along with three additional RS200s. O’Conner passed away before delivery, and race engineer Terry Hoyle acquired the cars in 1990. Chassis #159 was first imported to the United States in the 1990s, but returned to the United Kingdom in 1997. The car was then displayed in the David Sutton Motorsports Museum with 600 indicated miles and was first registered in the UK in 2006. It was brought back to the US a few years ago, and the odometer now shows just 1,135 miles. The current owner acquired the car 13 years ago and has driven it approximately 600 miles. This RS200 is offered on dealer consignment with the original purchase invoice, some records, and a clean Nevada title.

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. The car is believed to be one of only two RS200s originally ordered in black.

The exterior features a collection of scoops, inlets, and extraction vents, as well as rally lights mounted in the front valence. The 16″ Ford Motorsport wheels are made of magnesium alloy and mounted with Pirelli tires. A full-size spare is stored under the rear clamshell aft of the engine.

The video above shows the car starting up and driving away.

The interior was finished by Tickford with patterned inserts on the door panels and Recaro sport seats. Amenities include electric windows, heat, and a cassette head unit.

The XR3i wheel is wrapped in red leather, matching the piping on the black carpets. VDO instrumentation includes metric gauges for water temperature, oil pressure, and fuel pressure, however the speedometer registers in mph. The odometer indicates 1,135 miles, and the seller states that the current owner drives the car approximately 20 miles every six months.

Cosworth built the turbocharged 1.8-liter BDT 4-cylinder, which is mounted amidships. The original invoice indicates that this engine received an optional power kit when new, boosting output an additional 100 horsepower to 350. The seller states that no major work has been done other than replacement of the fluids, belts, and spark plugs by the current owner’s private mechanic. A receipt in the gallery shows that the front dampers were rebuilt in 2012, and that the clutch master cylinder was also replaced.

Power is sent to a front-mounted 5-speed manual gearbox, and the all-wheel drive system features Ferguson viscous limited-slip dif­ferentials enclosed in magnesium cases. Suspension is comprised of a double-wishbone setup with twin dampers at all four corners.

An invoice from Ford Motorsport to Terry Hoyle identifies the original options, including the power kit, Recaro seats, powered windows, and special paint. Email communication in the gallery shows that the operator of RS200.org has examined this car’s paperwork and has confirmed the VIN number in person.