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£6,075
1982 Ford Escort XR3 ****** Early German-supplied with original Ford Köln documentation
United Kingdom • 23 Nov 2025
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AI Listing Summary
This 1982 Ford Escort XR3, originally supplied in Germany, is a carbureted model with its original Ford Köln documentation. Showing 146,000 miles, it retains period details and comes with handbooks and service records, offered at no reserve for improvement or regular use.
Condition
6
The car presents as a solid and usable example that retains much of its period-correct detailing. However, given its age and mileage (146,000 miles), it is likely to have moderate wear on the exterior, interior and/or wheels, requiring some reconditioning.
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Transmission:
Manual
Chassis No:
WF0BXXGCABCU57955
Odometer:
146,000 miles
Reg Number:
XAL4 11Y
RHD/LHD:
RHD
MOT – Exempt Presented in Silver with grey and blue cloth interior, this 1982 Ford Escort XR3 is an appealing example of the early carburetted XR3, the model that marked Ford’s re-entry into the performance hatchback market and laid the groundwork for the XR and RS legends that followed.
Originally supplied new in Germany by Ford-Werke AG, Köln, the car retains its original Ford German service booklet and delivery documentation, confirming its early provenance prior to being registered in the UK.
Displaying 146,000 miles, it presents as a solid and usable example that retains much of its period-correct detailing — including the twin front driving lamps, rear spoiler, original cloth-trimmed sports seats, and factory dashboard layout.
Powered by the lively 1.6-litre CVH engine mated to a five-speed manual gearbox , the XR3 delivered brisk performance and agile handling, establishing itself as one of the most iconic hot hatches of the early 1980s.
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£2,600
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£8,613
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£21,937
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