***Vendor supplied images***

Highlights

Just one owner from new
Comprehensively restored
Revisione until 2024
Superb overall condition

The Appeal

The 80s and 90s were the decades of the hot-hatch. Every manufacturer worth their salt was producing small, light and powerful hatches – usually replete with bodykits, wings and sporty interiors. Ford were probably the leaders of the pack in this regard, and the third generation Fiesta saw a number of ‘hot’ models, including the rev-happy, naturally aspirated XR2i.

Here we have a very handsome example, purportedly with one owner from new, now having been comprehensively restored and ready for a new owner to enjoy. The car looks to be in excellent condition, so if you’re looking to relive the grand days of the hot hatch, this could be the perfect way to do it.

The History and Paperwork

Built in November 1991
First registered 29th January 1992
Imported, documents not completed
One owner from new
Restored by the vendor on consignment
Revisione to 2024
We’re told the car has a complete main dealer service history
Original handbooks are present and correct

The Interior

Original grey velour Recaro sports seats, with blue and red accents
The seats are in excellent condition, with some light wear showing to the seat squabs
Door cards are trimmed to match the seats and present very well
Grey carpet runs through the cabin and appears to be in very good order
Manual tilting glass sunroof
Grey headliner looks secure and undamaged, with some minor marks around the sunroof
Electric windows
All of the trim and switchgear looks to be present and undamaged, with no notable wear apparent
We’re told by the vendor that everything functions as it should, with no faults to report

The Exterior

Metallic Silver paintwork, newly resprayed and presenting in very fine fettle, with no blemishes, marks or damage to mention
The original 13-inch alloy wheels are present and appear to be in nice condition, having been shod with new tyres
All of the badging and trim looks to be correct
The light lenses and glass elements are nice and clear, with no chipping or cracking we could identify
Underneath, the car almost looks factory fresh, presenting exceptionally well for a vehicle of this age
The floor pans, sills, inner wheel arches and drivetrain components all look nice and straight, with no damage or notable corrosion that we could discern

The Mechanics

1,596cc, eight-valve, four-cylinder engine
Initially producing 110hp, all delivered to the front wheels
Five-speed manual transmission
The car has been thoroughly mechanically recommissioned with many new parts
New sports exhaust, clutch and distributor
The vendor tells us that the car starts, idles and drives very well, with good braking, acceleration and gear changes
We are informed that there is no smoke under load, no leaks, untoward noises or vibrations

Summary

Once a common sight on our roads, these handsome little hot hatches are now very rare. Great fun to drive, collectible and, in our opinion, a genuine future classic, this lovingly restored XR2i would make a fabulous daily classic or weekend special.

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