Highlights
- Low mileage example
- Single owner from brand new
- Completely original condition
The Appeal
Criminally underrated - the Ford Puma is an absolutely fantastic drivers car, thanks to its tastefully paired lightweight and nimble chassis , its 1.7 litre Yamaha tuned engine, and thoroughly satisfying gearbox. It is, unarguably, one of the most enjoyable front wheel-drive vehicles to ever be chucked into the market.
This particular example has been owned by the current custodian since it was purchased brand new in 1999 from a Ford main dealership - another testament to how enjoyable these vehicles are to drive and live with. Meticulously serviced and taken care of throughout the years, leaving a nice trail of paperwork all the way back until 1999.
The History and Paperwork
- Originally purchased in 1999 at a Ford main dealership
- Single owner vehicle
- Original Ford leather booklet
- Ford Puma owners guide
- Two folders of paperwork
- Ford service history log
- Previous MOT certificates
- Invoices for previous work required on the vehicle
- Puma drivers club paperwork
- Current MOT valid until the 21st of November 2022
The Interior
- Completely original interior
- Interior plastics all in great condition - just some very light signs of use
- Original Ford floor mats
- Original radio and tape deck, completely functional and in presentable condition
- Air conditioning panel nicely presented with some light marks on the lower portion
- Steering wheel in nice shape, perforated leather sections have a very gentle patina
- Original cloth interior seats all in great condition, the drivers side seat just has some light creasing on the right bolster
- Passenger seat and rear seats appear to have been used very little over the years leaving them in lovely shape
- Both door card fabrics appears to have some signs of use and sags - a common issue with any Puma
- Gauge cluster easily readable and free from any unwelcome warning lights
- Headlining well presented with no sags or rips
The Exterior
- Radiant Red paintwork with some light signs of age
- Arches appear in good condition with no immediate signs of rust
- Bodywork all straight and true with factory panel gaps
- Headlights have misted over slightly, common of old plastics
- Rear lights have some water ingress to the casings, passenger side has a crack on the rop right
- Door handles have signs of lacquer peel
- Bonnet, roof and boot lid have some lacquer damage
- Wheels are all in good condition, just the plastic centre caps have lost some paint over the years
- Small mark on the rear bumper and a light scratch on the front
- Overall, a very solid and nicely kept example considering it is of entirely original outfit!
The Mechanics
- 1.7 litre, Yamaha tuned Zetec-S engine
- Front wheel-drive configuration
- Manual 5-speed transmission
- 125bhp
- Partial main dealer service history
- Absolutely tons of fun to drive
- Seemingly mechanically sound with the usual older vehicle idiosyncrasies
- MOT valid until the end of November 2022
- Engine bay in nice presentable condition
- Underside has some signs of rust and corrosion but nothing alarming
- Rear muffler skin starting to split as advised on previous years MOT
- Rev counter is not working
Summary
You'll be hard pushed to have more fun in any car at this price point. The light chassis paired with that famous Yamaha tuned 1.7L four cylinder makes for an absolutely hysteric driving experience, it can handle pretty much anything you can throw at it in a charismatic manner that just makes you want to drive it more and more.
This would be a fantastic runner for anyone, seeming to be mechanically sound, if needing a little TLC - it could even be an amazing restoration or track project for someone to take on given how fantastic the starting point would be. The opportunities in these Pumas are endless!
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