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- 1983 Ford Escort XR3 TF
1983 Ford Escort XR3 TF
Lot Number: 133
1983 Ford Escort XR3 TF
One of only 500 produced by Ford of South Africa to celebrate the Span Ford team's RS1700T wins in SA. Very few left and this superbly presented example is believed to be unique in the UK.
- Sold for: £11,250
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd at 12:00:00 GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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REG NUMBER
A518 YCY -
ODOMETER READING
52614 Miles
SUMMARY
One of only 500 produced by Ford of South Africa to celebrate the Span Ford team's RS1700T wins in SA. Very few left and this superbly presented example is believed to be unique in the UK.
DESCRIPTION
- Ford South Africa’s XR3 was priced at R6,725 when it launched in 1981 and was very well received in the tuning market too, with performance specialists like Basil Green Ford and Steyn Ford offering tuned versions for a few thousand Rand more
- To celebrate the wins of the Span Ford team's RS1700T in South Africa, Ford released a special edition of the XR3 called the XR3 TF (Team Ford), of which 500 were produced
- Finished in Diamond White with Ford XR3 stripes in triple blue, it utilised the 1600 CVH engine paired with a 5-speed gearbox and featured Diamond White wheels with black nuts, a white front grille, an XR3 spoiler, bodyside mouldings, tinted glass all around, driving lamps with Span Ford covers, a sunroof and blue-striped cloth sport seats
- This particular example was sourced by a trusted Ford dealer who managed to secure a deal in South Africa with the vehicle returning to the UK in 2022
- More recent upgrades include a stainless standard-spec exhaust from Keltec in Leeds and a four-branch exhaust manifold
- Featured in Classic Ford magazine and in impressive condition all round, this is believed to be the only one in the UK with very few more left in SA
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 133
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- XR3 TF
- Registration Number
- A518 YCY
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- DM29049
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Diamond White
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Stacey Williams
- Car Specialist
- 07472 250306
- stacey@iconicauctioneers.com
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SCORE:
113 / 135
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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
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