THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

148 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026 iconicauctioneers.com • Ford have never been slow when it comes to developing sporting versions of their standard cars but surprisingly, it took six years before a genuine performance version of their little Fiesta arrived • The transverse-mounted 1,598cc OHV four-cylinder with Weber twin-venturi carburettor generated 84bhp, which in such a lightweight and nimble car, offered 105mph and 0-60 in just 9.3 seconds • The car quickly established itself within the emerging hot hatch market and remains a sought after model today • This Mk1 example has been barn stored, is believed to have covered some 32,000 miles from new, and has been off the road since the late 1990s •Having spent over two decades off the road in storage, it will now require full recommissioning prior to returning to use, offering scope for careful revival •With low indicated mileage and a strong following among Performance Ford enthusiasts, this Mk1 XR2 represents an appealing restoration project Off the road since the late 90s and believed to have covered just 32,000 miles from new. Seller Rating: 51 / 135 «« Registration: HYG 40Y Chassis No.: VS6BXXWPFBDE63099 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Tom Womersley Telephone No: 07756 810183 Lot 416 1983 Ford Fiesta Mk1 XR2 • The 1991 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo was produced for a short period between 1990 and 1992 as the range topping performance version of the Mk3 Fiesta, and remains a well regarded example of the early 1990s Performance Ford era designed to compete with iconic rivals like the Peugeot 205 GTi and the Renault 5 GT Turbo • Powered by a 1.6-litre (1,597cc) 8-valve CVH four-cylinder with a Garrett T2 turbo offering 131bhp, 0-60 in 8 seconds and 133mph • Identifying features include unique RS bonnet louvres, a colour-coded rear spoiler, and 14” three-spoke alloy wheels, and green-striped bumper inserts • This example has covered some 88,000 miles and has been barn stored, presenting as an honest car that will benefit from careful recommissioning • The car appears to remain to standard specification with no noted modifications from factory trim •With sensible mileage and increasing interest in early 1990s hot hatchbacks, this RS Turbo represents an accessible project with strong enthusiast appeal In need of careful recommissioning, this rare Fiesta RS Turbo could be a worthwhile project. Seller Rating: 48 / 135 «« Registration: J601 GRG Chassis No.: SFABXXBAFBMS20172 Estimate: £7,000 - £9,000 offered without reserve Specialist: Tom Womersley Telephone No: 07756 810183 Lot 417 1991 Ford Fiesta Mk3 RS Turbo More Details Lot 416 Bid On Lot 416 More Details Lot 417 Bid On Lot 417