A 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo, driven by Princess Diana between 1985 and 1988 and retrofitted for security reason. Photos: Silverstone Auctions/dpa
Cars with a royal connection always command a higher price and a 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo, which is coming up for sale at auction on Aug 27, is set to be no exception.
The three-door, 130-horsepower car is the definitive hot hatch, although its stealthy black paint with a blue pinstripe sets it apart from its sporty brethren. Regular go-faster RS Escorts came in all-white only.
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