Highlights
- Single-owner, with relevant historical documentation
- Only original Ford Motorcraft components fitted
- Extensive historical documentation including original purchase invoice
- Equipped with rare front fog lights and Turbo-look rear spoiler
- Valid overhaul
- Particularly desirable model, equipped with engine with electronic injection
The Appeal
Backed by years of experience in the production of highly successful small sports cars such as the peppier Escort and Cortina models, Ford knew very well how to make top-class hot hatch cars. The original XR3 was born to fight on equal terms with the Golf GTI, while the more advanced Mk4 was further developed and improved.
Enthusiasts preferred the later 'EFI' models, equipped with Ford's more reliable electronic fuel injection system. Later cars were also more luxurious than the first models and received major styling updates.
Examples like this one are extremely rare today. It is a one-owner car, in largely faithful condition to the original factory specifications, the only cosmetic modification being the addition of a Turbo-look rear spoiler. It is well maintained and extremely original inside and out and is offered with a valid MOT. In addition, the accompanying historical documentation is truly remarkable and even includes the original purchase invoice.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered in 1990 and one-owner
- Complete documentation including original purchase invoice
- All coupons certified by Ford
- Registered in Italy and has a valid overhaul
- Reportedly never been involved in an accident
- Original manuals
- We have been informed that it is fitted exclusively with original Ford components
- Coat of Arms of the historic car club to which it belongs and ASI Gold Plate on the rear
The Condition
- Classic original white paintwork in good condition
- Some slight defects to note, including some touch-ups on the front bumper
- The bodywork appears solid and correct and the seller has told us that it has never been damaged or involved in accidents
- Rare front fog lights and white Turbo-look rear spoiler
- Lattice' alloy wheels in good condition
- The interior upholstered in grey velour is well maintained, with original trim intact
- Original equipment includes a period-correct Grundig cassette stereo system
The Mechanics
- CVH engine of 1,597cm³ with electronic injection
- Later, particularly desirable 'EFI' engine
- 5-speed manual gearbox
- The seller informed us that the car is mechanically sound
- We were informed that it consumes some oil, but not excessively so
- It has participated in various regularity races, proving to be perfectly efficient
- Serviced and maintained exclusively at official Ford workshops using only genuine Ford parts
- Sold with valid overhaul
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