Classic Car Auctions THE SEPTEMBER CLASSIC CAR SALE 24th September 2022

+buyer’s premium of 12.5% +VAT (15% including VAT at 20%) 39 classiccarauctions.co.uk More Details Lot 732 Bid On Lot 732 Lot details Reg: ERP 373X Chassis no.: WF0BXXGCABCY46446 Mileage: 31,500 MOT expiry: 15/02/2023 LOT 732 Estimate: £18,000 - £22,000 1982 FORD ESCORT XR3 From 34 years with its first owner and having covered just 31,500 miles, this pre-injection XR3 remains in lovely condition. • No one could do ‘go-faster’ quite like Ford and, at its unveiling in August 1980, the XR3 represented a master class in addenda-driven design • The whale-tail spoiler and the distinctive cloverleaf alloy wheels both became instant classics • 1.6-litre, four-cylinder, CVH unit offered 86bhp and 0-60 in 8.5 seconds (40 years ago) • Unrestored and basically original, this early car is finished in Sunburst Red with a factory sunroof • We understand that it was enjoyed by its first owner for 34 years • Very low 31,500 miles believed to be correct with plenty of history and previous MOTs • Original grey interior showing very little wear and no cracks in the dashboard • If you missed your chance to own one when it was the world’s most hallowed Hot Hatch, don’t let this one get away Vendor condition report: Overall: 107/135 ««««¶