1986 Ford Escort XR3i

Lot Number: 392

1986 Ford Escort XR3i

Superbly presented, fuel-injected, second-generation XR3, fastidiously restored with much attention to detail. 

There is a Sale Room Notice on this lot, please read this before placing a bid

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 24th March, 2024 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Rosso Red

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    D755 SRR

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    69850 Miles

SALE ROOM NOTICE

Please note this car's odometer reading is 69,850 miles, not 59,850 miles as erroneously catalogued.

SUMMARY

Superbly presented, fuel-injected, second-generation XR3, fastidiously restored with much attention to detail. 

DESCRIPTION

  • Introduced in 1983, the second generation XR3, the 'XR3i' featured Bosch K-Jetronic fuel-injection
  • 1,597cc OHC four-cylinder offering 105bhp, 0-60 in 8.5 seconds and 120mph
  • This lovely example presents really well in gleaming Rosso Red with the classic Recaro grey cloth trim
  • Fully stripped and refreshed by its second owner all photo-documented. The third owner a time-served Ford mechanic dealt with all the mechanical aspects of returning the car to top form
  • Supplied with a lovely history file including many old tax discs, old MOTs and stacks of invoices for parts/works completed
  • The perfect addition to any Ford Collection and ready to be used once again, be that out on the open road or presented proudly on the show field

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
392
Make
FORD
Model
ESCORT
Variant
XR3i
Registration Number
D755 SRR
MOT Expiry
23/08/2024
Chassis Number
WF0BXXGCABGU75041
Engine Number
GU75041
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Rosso Red

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CONSIGNOR

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SCORE:

108 / 135

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About the Seller Rating


A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

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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