Highlights

Only 70,000 documented miles
Two keepers with current one since 1995
Reported to be 1 of 5 RHD White Edition Turbos left in the UK
Solid and presentable car with scope to use and improve
Recent new fuel tank and pump
MOT valid until May 2025

The Appeal

The XR3i was a great car, but as the hot hatch competition warmed up, it always needed more power. Between the handful of factory turbocharged cars built purely for racing and the officially sanctioned RS Turbo showroom star, there was Janspeed.

The renowned induction specialist converted around 150 RHD Mk4 cars, many of them ‘White Edition’ cars that presaged the later Diamond White RS Turbo. Only five are believed to survive.

Here is one of them. It is a remarkable survivor with less than 70,000 miles from new and just two registered keepers. The current lady keeper acquired the car in 1995 and has kept it usefully standard alongside the sparing use. It retains its Janspeed badging, modifications and white leather cabin.

A current MOT confirms that the car is generally solid and immediately usable. There is some scope to improve the cosmetics, but with summer on its way, perhaps the first thing the buyer will want to do is jump in and experience that forced induction roar.

The History and Paperwork

First registered on 30/08/1988
Only one previous keeper according to DVLA
Only 2 former registered keepers
Current keeper since December 1995
V5C in current keeper’s name
HPI clear
Some history included as shown
MOT valid until 14th May 2025
Advisories to note on current MOT
69,889 miles on last MOT with 69,892 miles shown in photos
Seller advises car has a lady owner and not used for pets or smoked in
Old MOTs to support the mileage plus sworn declarations from seller
Vendor tells us just 150 were built by Janspeed and only five survive

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The Condition

Original white paint with marks and stone chips to note including to bonnet
Some areas of the paintwork would benefit from rectification
Bodywork appears straight and solid for a car of this age and mileage
Fitted with factory white body kit with some marks to trim
Looks like a standard XR3i with only discreet JanSpeed badges to identify spec
Gold-painted factory alloys that would benefit from refurbishment
Matching spare wheel
Fitted with Avon tyres with advisories to note on current MOT
Lights front and rear in good order with extra driving lights to front showing some age
Bonnet appears to be slightly misaligned in photos
Electric roof in white with matching tonneau
Roof shows age and some tears to sides as shown
Interior in original condition with white leather seats
Underside shown in photos with comments to note on current MOT
Brown dashboard and carpets in good order for age and mileage
Dashboard reportedly is not cracked and fitted with well-kept switchgear
Carpets appear to be in good condition through the car with no issues advised
Standard interior with auxiliary turbo gauge fitted
All original features, including graphic equaliser and cigarette lighter
White leather seats piped black in fair condition for age and mileage
White leather slightly marked on the driver side from wear according to the seller
Original convertible white cover that clips on the back when the roof is down also included
Clifford Immobiliser alarm
New sound system with USB, CD, and new 4-way Panasonic speakers
No reported faults with electrics, lighting, switchgear or dials
No dashboard warning lights visible in photos or advised
The bonnet wasn’t closed properly possibly the bonnet arm was not aligned to the bonnet so it wouldn’t click shut however the vendor assures us that the bonnet does close properly and is not bent

The Mechanics

1,597cc 4cyl engine with JanSpeed turbocharger
5spd manual gearbox
Some history included as shown
Vendor verifies the low displayed mileage
Car is running very well for its age according to the seller
Started first time after its winter break
Turbo works very well, exhaust works well
Recently installed new fuel tank and pumps
Said to drive very well with the added feature of extra speed
Minor advisories to note for mechanicals and running gear on current MOT

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