Description
Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet – Icon of the 80s • Exceptional & Highly Original ✨
Highlights
• Sought-after XR3i specification in the iconic silver colour
• Third-generation Escort – the first generation to offer a cabriolet
• Remarkably original example with no full restoration
• New soft-top, fresh paint and recent full service
• Professionally detailed interior and exterior
• Excellent condition throughout
• An authentic piece of 1980s motoring culture
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A True 80s Icon
The third generation of the Ford Escort marked a turning point in the model’s history, introducing the first Escort Cabriolet. It quickly became a success, from the practical three- and five-door models to the estate versions and, above all, the charismatic cabriolet.
For those who remember the 1980s, the Escort earned legendary status thanks to the hit British TV series Dempsey & Makepeace, where a stunning silver XR3i took the spotlight. It became the car many dreamed of owning.
This particular example captures that exact spirit — featuring the same colour, equipment and XR3i engine configuration, now in the far more desirable Cabriolet form.
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Condition & Authenticity
This Escort Cabriolet stands out for its originality. It has never undergone a full restoration, retaining its authentic character and mechanical integrity. The following work has been recently completed:
• Fresh professional repaint
• New convertible soft-top
• Comprehensive service
• Full deep clean and detailing by a specialist
The result is a car that remains impressively original, honest and very well preserved — rare qualities in models of this era.
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Why This Escort XR3i Cabriolet?
• Increasingly collectible 80s classic
• Eye-catching and instantly recognisable
• Excellent driving feel with timeless appeal
• Attractive, well-maintained and true to its roots
A superb opportunity to acquire a high-quality, highly original Escort XR3i Cabriolet, ideal for collectors, enthusiasts or anyone wishing to enjoy open-top motoring with pure 1980s charm.
