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Not Sold (Est: £4,000 - £6,000)
1980 Ford Escort XR3 Press pre-production car representing a true piece of motoring history
UK • 19 Jul 2026 • Lot 15
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1980 Ford Escort XR3 is a rare press pre-production model, offering a unique opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts. It's presented in barn find condition, requiring a full restoration to return it to its former glory.
Condition
3
The car is described as being in 'barn find condition' and is offered as a restoration project. This implies significant mechanical and cosmetic work is needed, fitting the description of 'Below Average' (3) due to several mechanical issues or cosmetic problems and requiring substantial reconditioning.
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GCABAY003120
LHD
United Kingdom
TTW 236W
1980
Auction
Description
MOT – NO Registered in 1980, this example represents a rare and historically significant Ford Escort XR3, understood to be one of the original press and pre-production cars used during the model’s launch period.
Such vehicles were instrumental in introducing the XR range to the motoring press, marking the beginning of what would become one of Ford’s most iconic performance line-ups.
Presented in barn find condition, the car offers an exciting opportunity for restoration, retaining its factory styling and early production characteristics.
These early press cars formed part of a limited batch built ahead of public release, with only a small number believed to survive today, adding considerably to their desirability among collectors.
The Escort’s clean, angular design reflects Ford’s move to a modern front-wheel-drive platform, a significant step forward at the time.
Mechanically, the vehicle is offered as a restoration project, providing the next custodian with the chance to return ...
Price Analysis vs Other Escorts
£240
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£15,130
Median Price (Since 2020)
£493,821
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Exempt / No Records
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Auction House Headquarters
Hampson Auctions
Wincham Avenue, Wincham, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6GB, England
Located in Northwich, Cheshire, Hampson Auctions is a physical auction house dealing in classic, sports, and modern classic vehicles. They hold live auctions and provide vehicle consignment services.
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