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1982 Ford Escort XR3
United Kingdom • 25 Jun 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Ford Escort XR3, a rare non-injection model with a desirable 5-speed manual transmission, is finished in Titan Blue and believed to be one of 168 left in the UK. Recent maintenance includes a new carburetor, cam-belt, water pump, tires, and brake components, making it a mechanically sound classic with minor cosmetic imperfections.
Condition
7
The car is described as having an amazingly original body with some minor marks, which is expected given its age. The interior is also described as very good. It has been well-maintained with recent replacements of key components. However, the description also acknowledges some wear and tear, suggesting it's not in pristine or near-perfect condition.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WF0BXXGCABCY39773
Odometer:
86,798 miles
Reg Number:
ARH 90X
RHD/LHD:
RHD
To compete with Volkswagen's Golf GTI, a hot hatch version of the MkIII Escort was developed – the XR3.
Initially, this featured a tuned version of the 1.6L CVH engine fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburettor, uprated suspension and numerous cosmetic alterations.
It lacked a five-speed transmission and fuel injection.
Fuel injection finally arrived in October 1982 creating the XR3i, eight months behind the limited edition (8,659 examples) race-track-influenced RS 1600i.
The Cologne-developed RS received a more powerful engine with 115 PS (85 kW), thanks to computerized ignition and a modified head as well as the fuel injection.
Built in Germany but developed with the aid of computers in Essex, Michigan and Cologne, the XR3 was an instant hit, and represented one in 10 Escort sales.
The mix of iconic ‘cloverleaf’ alloy wheels, chin spoiler and Porsche 928 inspired sports seats, captured the public’s imagination.
It wasn’t perfect, however, despite Bilstein being drafted in at t...
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£2,600
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£8,613
Median Price (Since 2020)
£21,937
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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