£2,464
1997 Ford Escort Calypso
Brightwells • UK • 24 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£2,464
1997 Ford Escort Calypso
UK • 24 Jun 2026 • Lot 424
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1996 Ford Escort Calypso Cabriolet is a rare find with only 45,606 miles, finished in red with a black electric hood. It boasts a good history, has been garaged, never painted or welded, and recently received new tires, making it an honest, low-mileage modern classic for affordable open-top motoring.
Condition
7
The car is described as 'highly original' with low mileage, garaged, and no paint or welding. It has recent new tires and a good history. However, the MOT expires on the auction day, indicating it will need a new one soon, and the description implies some wear consistent with a 1996 vehicle.
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45,606 miles
WF0LXXGKALTY93788
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
P86NRT
1997
Auction
£2,464
1997 Ford Escort Calypso
Brightwells • UK • 24 Jun 2026
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Description 1996 Ford Escort Calypso Cabriolet 1.6 16V; 45,606 miles showing; good history; driven to site over 70 miles
A highly original and increasingly rare Ford Escort Calypso Cabriolet, finished in red with a black electric hood and grey cloth interior.
Powered by the 1.6-litre 16-valve petrol engine and five-speed manual gearbox, this example has covered just under 46,000 miles from new.
The vendor states the car has been garaged throughout its life and has never been painted or welded.
Recent maintenance includes four new Yokohama tyres, with supporting service and maintenance receipts included.
The cars MOT runs out on the day of the auction so it will need another one soon! An honest, low-mileage modern classic that offers affordable open-top motoring and strong collector appeal.
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Price Analysis vs Other Escort Mark 6s
£86
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£1,724
Median Price (Since 2020)
£163,125
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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Previous Escort Mark 6 Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 25th Jun 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
45,642 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 26th Jun 2026, 45,642 miles
Passed
On 24th Jun 2025, 45,551 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Underbody treated
Passed
On 19th Jul 2019, 45,383 miles
Passed
On 16th Jul 2018, 45,341 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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Auction House Headquarters
Brightwells
Easters Court, Leominster, Herefordshire, HR6 0DE, England
Located in Leominster, Herefordshire, Brightwells is a physical and online auction house handling classic, vintage, and modern classic vehicles. They conduct regular auctions and offer vehicle consignment services.
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