Description
FOR SALE: A rare 5-speed XR3 with a remarkable 26k miles from new.
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EQUIPMENT
Strato Silver Metallic paintwork, Reclining sports seats in blue Laser cloth, 5-Speed manual transmission, 14-inch Clover Leaf alloy wheels, Aerodynamic spoilers front and rear, Colour-keyed bumpers and door mirror casings, Glass sunroof with sunblind, Two-spoke sports steering wheel, Original Ford radio, Lockable glove box, Digital clock, Alloy spare wheel, Spare key, Original sales brochure.
EXTERIOR
The body of this XR3 really could be described as in timewarp condition, giving you the feel of viewing it in the Ford showroom back in 1983. The metallic silver paintwork presents exceptionally well with no signs of corrosion whatsoever and virtually no stone chips or any imperfections to note. All the plastic trims and rubber seals remain in remarkable condition with no signs of fading, scratches, or damage. All the lights are free from cracks, chips and moisture ingress.
INTERIOR
Opening the driver’s door is sure to put a smile on your face as you’re presented with the interior of an XR3 that looks close to as new condition. The seats are perfect with zero wear, the carpets are pristine throughout and the dashboard remains in remarkable condition with no distortion or unsightly cracks. Everything feels factory fresh with no loose trim panels, damaged plastics or really any notable signs of use. At the rear of the car the boot carpet has no marks or stains and there are no scratches to any of the plastic trims; the correct clover leaf spare wheel and toolkit are still housed in the wheel well and the parcel shelf is free from any aftermarket speakers or sun fading.
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION
The time-warp condition continues into the engine bay, which presents in amazingly original condition. Again, there are no signs of any corrosion, having clearly benefited in the past from a clear coat of wax protection. The car fires into life on the first turn of the key, the engine idling smoothly and pulling strongly through the gears. The current owner has a fantastic collection of cars, enjoys driving them all, and keeps them maintained to the highest standards - this is clearly evident here as the car is a joy to drive and feels as tight as a drum.
WHEELS, TYRES AND BRAKES
All five of the 14-inch clover leaf alloys are in immaculate condition. Benefiting from a recent refurbishment they are all shod in brand new Michelin tyres. All the brakes are in fine working condition and on test feel extremely positive with no judder, pulling the car up quickly and in a straight line.
HISTORY FILE
The original owner was in the RAF (hence the RAF plate included) and so only used the car sparingly. It was always stored at home in his garage or on base in the hanger so has been kept out of the sun and weather its whole life. More recently the car has been in the hands of two Ford collectors and it’s clearly been coveted as a museum piece. A limited amount of paperwork is with the car but the condition really speaks for itself.
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SIMILAR REQUIRED /// Please get in contact if you are thinking of selling a similar classic or sports car.
We are always looking for high quality, low mileage classic cars with good service history from the early 1970s to the 2000s. If you are looking to take the hassle out of selling your car privately then please don't hesitate to get in contact. We offer a professional and friendly service with two different sales options detailed below...
SALE OR RETURN – This option achieves the best possible price for your car and removes the hassle of having to prepare, advertise, arrange viewings and organise payment with potential buyers. You can rest assured that your car will be pampered in our heated indoor showroom and kept in safe hands during the process.
OUTRIGHT PURCHASE – This is a quick and easy way to sell your car. The funds will be securely transferred the same day to your designated bank account.
