In Brief:


A smart example of the much-loved Ford Fiesta XR2
Finished in a lovely period appropriate grey with red accents
Strong accompanying history file
Well maintained and increasingly scarce 1980s Ford performance model
Owned for 12 years by the wife of a Ford mechanic


Auctioneer's Notes:

A smart example of Ford’s much-loved second-generation Fiesta XR2, combining compact dimensions, lively performance and unmistakable 1980s hot-hatch styling.

Although described on documentation as a saloon, the XR2 is more accurately characterised as a three-door hatchback, with its distinctive body kit, alloy wheels and sporting detailing helping to make it one of the most recognisable performance Fiestas of its era.

The accompanying history file is particularly pleasing, containing documentation dating back to 1989 and offering useful insight into the care and maintenance received throughout the car’s life.

The current keeper reports that, when purchased in 2023, the XR2 drove beaut...