Highlights

One registered keeper for the first 26 years
Reportedly never driven during winter months by its first registered keeper
Retains its original paintwork, we are told
Timing belt and radiator replaced within the last six months, according to the vendor
Inspection valid until April 2027

The Appeal

The Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet was the aspirational sporting convertible of its era, blending the fun of Ford's hot hatch lineage with open-top motoring. With survivors growing ever scarcer, well-preserved examples are now firmly sought after by classic Ford enthusiasts.

This 1990 example appears to benefit from a notably careful history. Having covered just over 102,825 km in total, it presents well for its age, with the original paintwork reportedly still in place and an interior that the vendor describes as being in very good condition. Mechanically, the car is said to have been kept up to date, and it is backed by a current technical inspection valid until April 2027. This XR3i Cabriolet offers a fine opportunity to acquire a cherished example of an increasingly collectible open-top classic.

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Key Information

Mileage: 2,825 km shown (unwarranted, believed to have gone ‘around the clock’)
Country of registration: Sweden
Technical inspection status: inspection valid until April 2027
Technical specs: 1.6-litre, 107bhp fuel-injected CVH four-cylinder petrol engine with electronic fuel injection (EFI), five-speed manual
Paperwork: no specific documentation mentioned beyond the current inspection certificate
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The Detail

Recent oil and filter change, we are told
Timing belt and radiator reportedly replaced within the last six months
The vendor states the engine starts and runs well
Clutch, gearbox and brakes all reported to function as they should
Original paintwork with a few minor dents and rust spots, as shown in photos
The vendor describes the interior as being in very good condition
Some cluster dial numbers are peeling
Two inner door grabs require some attention
The vendor states the car drives nicely and is clean and in good condition for its age

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