Factory standard with desirable light modifications
Very low mileage of under 45,000 miles
Eligible for Historic Vehicle tax, MOT and ULEZ exempt status
Very smart and well kept 80s hot hatch
The Appeal
Ford was no stranger to ‘fastifying’ its family cars, so when it came to creating the XR4i it pulled out the stops. There was a new three door shell, a drizzle of go-faster accoutrements - most notably that twin-deck spoiler - and the grunty 2.8litre Cologne V6 borrowed from the Capri.
More potent sporting Sierras would follow, but it all started here. Today the XR4i is a rare and very characterful 80s hot hatch that works somewhere between sports car and relaxing GT. Good, unmodified examples are rare, but here we have one.
Finished in classic silver metallic, it is a very low mileage car whose sparing use delivers a neatly preserved vehicle across the exterior and interior. As a 1983 it qualified for Historic Vehicle status from April this year, so is now usefully MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt. The last MOT expired in May with no advisories.
The XR4i is a rare sight on the market, particularly with such low mileage. With interest in these cars growing, this early example is one not to miss.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 31st August 1983
Current keeper since July 2019
Now eligible for Historic Vehicle status
This makes it MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
Last MOT expired 4th May 2024 with no advisories on test
44,377 miles showing on test and now on 44,421
MOT history supports low mileage with 41,570 miles showing in 2006
Chassis number WFOBXXGBBB confirms this is a genuine XR4i
The Condition
Smart and apparently original silver metallic paintwork in good order
Bodywork presents very well with no visible corrosion to panelwork
Exterior fittings including cladding and red pinstriping retain deep colour and good condition
Standard car with modified Cosworth-style bonnet vents and vented grille
Underside presents well with no structural advisories on last MOT
Boot floor in good condition with no obvious deterioration
Due to the originality buyers should anticipate some age-related marks to exterior
Retains its factory-correct ‘pepperpot’ alloys with matching spare, all well kept
Very original and standard blue/grey cloth interior in good condition
Some light wear to cloth seats including fading and bolster marks
Classic Sierra dashboard angled towards dashboard with blue/grey two-tone trim
Switchgear carefully positioned in driver’s sight line, like a Saab
Door cards original and in good condition
Electric windows and electric remote mirrors
Sunroof with manual operation
Headlining in good condition with no obvious marks or sagging
Aftermatket Pioneer stereo fitted but otherwise unmodified interior
Original two-spoke wheel with red-rimmed horn buttons
Innovative ‘Frankenstein’ bodyshell using components from 5dr and 3dr Sierras
Designed by Peter Horbury of Volvo and Lotus fame (RIP)
The Mechanics
Originally factory supplied with 2.8litre 148bhp fuel injected Cologne V6
Sierras used tried and tested Mk5 Cortina RWD running gear
5spd manual gearbox
Uprated exhaust system
No known running or driving issues to report
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
Due to sparing recent use buyers should anticipate some recommissioning
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