Is it a sleeper? Well, that depends upon your definition, really. The low-slung stance and rally-inspired wheel choice speak of an owner who knows a thing or two about quality upgrades, so that acts as an immediate marker to fellow enthusiasts. But to the average passer-by on the street, this hopped-up street-racer is little more than a well-kept Mk4 five-door. Sneaky sneaky.
Of course, we’re looking at something more than the average Escort shopper runabout, even before we get onto the subject of modern performance modifications. The Eclipse was a runout special with a whole bunch of tasty options thrown in, and it’s worth bearing in mind that Mk4s are distinctly thin on the ground these days anyway, especially in this sort of condition. This car was a lucky find a couple of years or so ago for its owner, Tom O’Regan, presenting in all-original spec with low-mileage, full main-dealer history and even the
