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1984 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet

United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2026 • Lot 157

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1980s Ford Escort XR3i, finished in Sunburst Red with a grey sports interior, has covered approximately 125,000 kilometers and features a 5-speed manual gearbox. It boasts a recent new soft-top and a forthcoming service, indicating good care and readiness for its next owner.

Condition

8

The description states the car is 'On the button and driving very well' and 'testament to the evident care shown to keep it in such fine condition.' It also mentions a recently fitted new soft-top and it will be serviced prior to sale. While not explicitly described as 'pristine' or 'outstanding', these points suggest it is in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WF0LXXGKALEA04884

Odometer:

77,500 miles

Reg Number:

A744 YCY

RHD/LHD:

RHD

• c.125,000 kilometres (c.77,500 miles) and 5-speed manual gearbox • First owned in the Netherlands for 37 years with just 3 former keepers • Finished in Sunburst Red with grey sports interior • Recently fitted with a new soft-top and serviced prior to sale Launched alongside the rest of the Escort MkIII range in September 1980, the XR3 was an instant success (accounting for a reported 11,000 sales during the following year).

Intended as a rival to the Volkswagen Golf GTi, its monocoque bodyshell (complete with ‘aerodeck’ hatchback) boasted all round independent suspension (Macpherson strut front / trailing-arm rear) and disc / drum brakes.

Powered by a 1597cc OHC four-cylinder engine mated to four-speed manual transmission (five-speed from February 1982 onwards), it proved quick but unruly.

Conscious that the planned introduction of fuel injection would bring yet more speed, Ford charged its SVE (Special Vehicle Engineering) department with taming the hot hatch’s wayward handling.
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