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£7,668 (Est: £5,000 - £6,000)

1981 FORD ESCORT XR3

United Kingdom • 14 Jun 2025

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Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Ford Escort XR MkIII is an early model with a Weber carburettor. It's showing 74,365 miles and benefits from recent maintenance, but has RS1600 modifications and no early MoT history.

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Condition 

6

The car is running and driving, has had some recent work done (new exhaust, tyres, cambelt, floorpans), and comes with a refurbished petrol tank. However, there's no MoT record prior to 2005, suggesting some period of neglect. The presence of RS1600 modifications indicate it may not be fully original. I've rated it as "Good" due to the mix of positive maintenance and potential cosmetic or mechanical wear associated with its age and modification.

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Transmission:

[Transmission]

Chassis No:

GCABAT091000

Odometer:

74,365 miles

Reg Number:

UNO 359W

RHD/LHD:

RHD

This is an early XR MkIII Ford Escort, featuring a twin-choke Weber carburettor rather than the fuel injection of the 1982-on XR3i variants.

It was registered in February 1981 and is now showing 74,365 miles on its odometer.

There's no record of an MoT back to 2005, when online MoT records began; however, as an historic vehicle, the Escort no longer requires annual testing.

It is fitted with RS1600 wheels, bodykit and decals plus its original radio.

Recent work includes a new exhaust, tyres, cambelt and floorpans; it also comes with a refurbished petrol tank ready to be fitted.

The Ford is running and driving.

Paperwork includes the V5C and book pack, with driver's operating guide, supplement, motorist's guide and radio instructions.

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£2,600

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£8,613

Median Price (Since 2020)

£21,937

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