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1983 Ford Escort XR3 TF

Lot Number: 824

1983 Ford Escort XR3 TF

One of 500 limited editions produce by Ford of South Africa to celebrate Span Ford team's RS1700T wins in SA. Very few left and this superbly presented example is believed to be unique in the UK.

NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 28th September, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG

BODY COLOUR
Diamond White
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
A518 YCY
ODOMETER READING
52524 Miles

SUMMARY

One of 500 limited editions produce by Ford of South Africa to celebrate 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 very 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: 824
Make: FORD
Model: XR3 TF
Registration Number: A518 YCY
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: DM29049
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Diamond White

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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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