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1983 Ford Escort XR3i
United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a fully restored 1983 Ford Escort XR3i, one of the first registered in the UK. It has a comprehensive history, including magazine features and awards, and is described as being in top concours condition, making it a very desirable example.
Condition
9
The car is described as fully restored to its formal glory and in top concours condition, heavily featured in magazines and having been dry stored. This suggests it's in near-perfect condition with minimal signs of use.
/ 10
Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WFOBXXGCABCA61824
Odometer:
[Odometer Reading]
Reg Number:
PNP400Y
RHD/LHD:
RHD
Description Brooklyn Ford Redditch launch car; fully restored to its formal glory; true show winning car inside and out; fantastic opportunity to own one of the first iconic XR3i's registered in the UK The car was built in Germany at the Sarrlouis plant in November 1982 and first registered and taxed for the launch of Brooklyn Ford Redditch on 31 st May 1983.
The first owner was Amanda Fenn (see service history), followed by the 2nd keeper in 1989, being used as an everyday drive as well as weekend adventures.
Being well maintained with regular servicing and even more regular oil changes, a lot of work was carried out by an ex-Ford main dealer mechanic.
Then in 1998, some age-related issues to the bodywork were addressed, mainly the inner wing rails which were delaminating and showing signs of rust as well as stone chips mainly to the front lower panel.
The engine was checked over too as the hydraulic tappets were getting noisy.
Firstly, the engine cylinder head was overhauled wit...
Points of note
£2,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,601
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,840
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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