THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

44 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 • This, remarkably original 1983 Mk1 is a rare survivor – Ziebart-treated from new, single previous lady-owner (for 22 years), plus our Ford- enthusiast vendor for the last 21 years, unrestored and unmodified, a sure way into the rarefied ‘Performance Ford Club’ •Supplied with its original 1983 Hendy Ford sales invoice, complete book pack, sunroof carry-bag, and magazine in which it features as the ‘Buyers Guide’ template car •Meticulously maintained and stored •An iconic sporting Ford left exactly as intended, truly special and deserving of enthusiast-ownership Two owners in total and incredibly original. Surely one of the best examples of the Mk1 XR2 available and one for the Blue Oval connoisseur. Seller Rating: 109 / 135 «««« Registration: A180 OTR Chassis No.: VS6BXXWPFBDS29336 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000 Specialist: Joseph Watts Telephone No: 07779 082707 Lot 171 1983 Ford Fiesta Mk1 XR2 - 42,000 Miles and One Previous Owner • Finished in its original Snowberry White with a black cap and fitted with standard-size steel Cooper wheels fitted with Blockley tyres, laminated front windscreen, auxiliary spotlights and twin fuel tanks • Powered by the classic 998cc A-Series engine which was rebuilt some 25 years ago to +20 with re-bored block, reground crankshaft, new bearings, and unleaded valve seats, paired with an overhauled gearbox with new bearings and synchromesh components •Specification includes Cooper S front and rear brakes, heavy-duty shock absorbers, replaced steering rack, LCB exhaust, oil cooler, alternator conversion, upgraded radiator, rewired electrics for trip meter, electric washers and auxiliary power socket, plus Safety Devices roll cage, Cobra seats, Willans harnesses, renewed brake pipes, re-routed battery leads and cut-out •Restored in 1999 and subsequently prepared for historic rally use, completing the London to Istanbul Historic Rally where it reportedly performed faultlessly and achieved first in class •Supplied with a Heritage Certificate, extensive history file A 1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII 998cc with rally history, extensive mechanical work in 1999/2000 and offered at a sensible estimate. Seller Rating: 69 / 135 ««« Registration: UDH 160F Chassis No.: CA2SB1136492 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 172 1968 Austin Mini Cooper MkII 998cc More Details Lot 171 Bid On Lot 171 More Details Lot 172 Bid On Lot 172