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- 1988 Ford Escort XR3i
1988 Ford Escort XR3i
Lot Number: 167
1988 Ford Escort XR3i
One caring owner and a remarkable 2,849 miles from new. Is there a lower mileage XR3i anywhere else?
- Sold for: £21,375
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 10th December, 2022 at 10.30am GMT at Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN
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BODY COLOUR
Mercury Grey -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
F145 PDG -
ODOMETER READING
2849 Miles
SUMMARY
One caring owner and a remarkable 2,849 miles from new. Is there a lower mileage XR3i anywhere else?
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
- Purchased new in August 1988 by our vendor and only covered 2,849 miles in 34 years
- Full belt service and MOT in 2016. Not currently used so will need some light recommissioning
- Our vendor is now reluctantly offering the car for sale as he cannot bring himself to use it
- A 'cult car' amongst Performance Ford enthusiasts and still prized today
- Offered Without Reserve, a fabulous opportunity to acquire what may be the lowest mileage XR3i on the market
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 167
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT
- Variant
- XR3 Injection
- Registration Number
- F145 PDG
- Chassis Number
- SFABXXBBABJC03566
- Engine Number
- JC03566
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Mercury Grey
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
CONTACTSEE IT IN ACTION
SEE IT IN ACTION
SCORE:
107 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Two small marks on paintwork, one on front bumper, and a minor one near o/s/r mudflap, there upon delivery in 1988
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Unmarked
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Regularly started, minimal use however Cambelt changed at last MOT in 2016
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Remarks
Untested for six years, believed ok
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Untested for six years, believed ok
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Untested for six years, believed ok
Vehicle History
Remarks
Coming with its orignal book pack and Bristol St Motors voucher booklet, the car has only been MOt'd regularly for its whole life until 2016, Receipts for work in the 2000s accompany in file, including Cambelt and Serivce with MoT in April 2016
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
Vehicles can be collected from The Warwickshire Event Centre, CV31 1XN, on Sunday 11th December between 10am and 3pm and Monday 12th September between 9am and 1pm.
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of The WEC by 1pm on Monday 12th therefore any motor vehicles not collected by this time will be taken to our transport partners storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £150 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day.
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