If speed and style had a love child, and if Batman needed a date-night car, this 1986 Ford RS200 would indisputably be it. This beauty is not just a car, it’s a sexy bat out of hell ready to stir up rally tracks or a posh Rodeo Drive with equal aplomb.
As one of a precious handful of only 140 grand dames created, this Ford RS200 is a rare and exotic cate blanche archetype. Boasting an illustrious history of owners, from a dynamic Texas philanthropist who seemingly knows as much about style as he does about oil, to a Seattle collection—no less exotic than the Kindle—this car is a serialized autobiography of sorts, a vehicular journey through decades hand in hand with pedigree patrons. Did I mention it’s now available for the princely sum of your consideration?
Just imagine, nestled in the cockpit beneath the North Carolina sun, ensconced in red cloth seats that feel fit for a king or a Formula One driver, depending upon the speed at which you’re hurtling down the track. The scent of performance and petrol mixing with the warmth of your grip on the red-rimmed steering wheel. The steel roll cage offering the kind of protection you’d normally associate with a knight’s suit of armor. Indeed, this isn’t just a vehicle; it’s an experience.
The RS200’s mechanically manifested tableau, from the turbocharged 2.1-liter Cosworth engine growling under the hood, to the viscera-shaking brilliance of a five-speed manual transaxle, culminates in a velocity-laden voyage of vehicular victory. AP Racing ventilated disc brakes stand guard, ready to pacify the beast at a moment’s notice while the twin coilovers at each corner accentuate your every maneuver with grace.
This car, folks, is a tangible testament to one of rallying’s most glorious and gladiatorial eras. It is maverick, muscle, and mystique all rolled into one. It is a vehicle that pays homage to the past, while firmly planted in the now, looking toward the future.
Should you be lucky enough to make it yours, I am more than ready to offer it a home worthy of its heritage in my Garage Global Self Storage, a sanctuary of automotive splendor in East Hampton. Where else would such a treasure be stored? So cast your eyes, set your heart, and unleash this beast into the wild, or simply use it as the centerpiece of your collection, safe and sound in Victor’s Vintage Vault.
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