Highlights
- Largely original XR2
- Imported from Portugal in 2021
- Long MOT
- Great overall condition
- Recent respray
The Appeal
With its distinctive pinstriped seats and sports steering wheel, the Fiesta XR2 was Ford’s characterful entry into the booming hot hatch market of the 1980s.
Powered by the proven 1.6-litre Ford CVH engine, it wasn’t as technologically advanced as rivals such as the VW Golf GTI and Peugeot 205 GTi, but it was easy to maintain, modify and own and – thanks to the Blue Oval badge – was an instant icon.
Like all fast Fords, XR2s have shot up in value in recent years, which makes this example a great find. Imported from Portugal in 2021, the XR2 comes from a climate where rust isn’t the problem it is in the UK and it shows, with excellent bodywork and no signs of evident corrosion – a huge plus.
The History and Paperwork
- UK V5C showing no former keepers
- One previous Portuguese owner
- MOT valid until May 2025, with no advisories
- Invoice for a full service kit in 2022 including cam followers
- Portuguese invoice for doors-off respray carried out in 2008 in original colour
- All NOVA and import paperwork complete
- Some prior receipts and invoices in buff folder
The Interior
- Original pinstripe sports seats showing minor wear
- Dash and switchgear in good overall order, with some minor sun damage
- Small cracks to upper dash rail
- One switch blanked off with gaffer tape
- Very good carpets, door cards and headlining
- Factory option pop-up sunroof
- Aftermarket Pioneer CD radio
- Remotely adjustable door mirrors
- Clean and tidy luggage area with original parcel shelf
The Exterior
- Repainted in original Rosso Red in 2011
- Apparently excellent underneath with no visible corrosion
- One minor stonechip above head light
- Debadged bonnet
- Original ‘pepperpot’ alloy wheels, repainted gloss black
- Excellent paint finish
- No notable damage, dents or paint defects
- XR2 bumpers and side skirts in very good order
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre Ford CVH
- Five-speed manual
- Reported to drive very well with no issues at all
- Sold with no known mechanical issues
- Recent service including new cam followers, spark plugs, leads, distributor cap and rotor arm
Summary
Good XR2s are getting harder and harder to find, especially those that haven’t succumbed to body corrosion or have needed major restoration.
This one, though, is a really good one with no known problems – it’s largely original, very smart and the minor modifications that have been carried out can be easily reversed should you wish to turn it into a very smart and original car to take on the busy Ford show circuit. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity to buy one of the most sought-after hot hatches of its era.
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