288BHP. FIVE CYLINDERS. BUILT AND CARED FOR BY AN ENTHUSIAST. This one was simply too special to trade away. Finished in Sea Grey with 97,584 miles, this Mk2 Focus ST-3 came to us from a genuine Ford enthusiast, the same owner who also entrusted us with his Focus RS, and once I saw the way it had been kept, the annual history and the quality of the build, I knew it deserved to stay. This is exactly why the Mk2 ST still has such a following. A 2.5-litre turbocharged five-cylinder engine, manual gearbox and one of the best soundtracks Ford ever put in a hot hatch. It is a car from my era, and this one has been developed in all the right places without losing the character that made them so special. It produces a quoted 288bhp and 340lb ft through a Stage 1 Bluefin calibration, with the handset included. Supporting hardware includes an RS intake kit, Airtec Stage 1 intercooler, Airtec plenum, RS clutch and flywheel, RS vacuum pipe, RS spark plugs, turbo-to-crossover Pro hose, hot and cold side Pro hoses, Turbosmart recirc valve, symposer delete, Airtec slam panel and air diverter, plus a Ramair RS-style ECU holder. The exhaust setup is exactly what a five-cylinder ST deserves: 3in Airtec downpipe, 3in Malian sports cat and full Dreamscience non-resonated system. It sounds fantastic and gives the car the personality these are known for. An RS-style rear diffuser finishes the look perfectly. What really makes this car special is the ownership behind it. It has full Ford main dealer and specialist service history, has been serviced every year and the cambelt has already been replaced. The modifications have been done alongside proper maintenance, which tells you everything about the previous owner. This is not simply another modified Focus. It is a beautifully kept, properly thought-through enthusiast car with the right history, the right parts and the sort of provenance that is becoming increasingly hard to find. Too special to trade away. Exactly special enough for The Vertex Collection. 12-month Autoguard Premium Warranty included. Nationwide delivery