The Iconic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2024

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) on the first £300,000 of the hammer and 10% plus VAT (12% incl VAT) thereafter 25 When Ford launched the Escort XR3, the benchmark Volkswagen Golf GTi had ruled the hot hatchback market for several years. However, Ford’s new offering was a package that combined the looks, performance and handling demanded by customers in the early 1980s. With the introduction of the fuel-injected XR3i in 1983, performance was further improved and the XR range captivated a new younger audience who had moved on from the old rear-wheel drive Escorts beloved by their parents. On offer here is a very good UK-supplied, right-hand drive XR3i showing only 12,232 miles and just three former keepers. First registered on 9th November 1982, the car is finished in Sunburst Red and boasts the 5-speed manual gearbox with the 1,600cc engine with Bosch fuel-injection. Clearly well looked after by its previous keepers but it’s been off the road since 2006 and sat in a garage ever since. Upon joining the our vendor’s Collection, he noticed that whilst in long-term storage, the paint lacquer had started to peel and he felt the engine bay needed a general refresh in order to get the car to his exacting standards despite the low mileage. As a result, the XR3i has recently been the beneficiary of much recent investment with a full body repaint and full mechanical recommissioning. The results are clear to see and we encourage all interested parties to come and view the car in the metal to fully appreciate the amount of work and attention this rare Ford has recently received. The car is accompanied by its dealer book pack, old MOTs, tax discs and the V5C. This vehicle will be issued with a fresh MOT prior to the sale. This is a very good example of the model and we welcome your enquiry and inspection at the NEC. Three former keepers, just 12,232 miles and benefiting from recent recommissioning following a period of long term storage. Registration: UUJ 909Y Chassis No.: WFOBXXGCABCR17741 Estimate: £22,000 - £26,000 Specialist: Harry Whale Telephone No: 07919 887374 Lot 118 1982 Ford XR3i - 12,232 Miles More Details Lot 118 Bid On Lot 118