Winning bid
£1,200

1988 Ford Fiesta S

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Highlights

  • Rare 1.4 S sport model
  • Original service book included
  • Original book pack with service history stamped to approximately 55,000 miles
  • Cambelt replaced in 2020

The Appeal

The Ford Fiesta 1.4 S is arguably the most desirable - and certainly one of the rarer - models of the insanely successful Fiesta MK2. A mid-range sports model fitted with a lean-burn 1400cc four-cylinder engine, it was a perfect middle-of-the-road sporty option without the XR2 price tag - and thanks to those factors, was quickly picked up by budding boy racers and petrolheads alike - which is probably why it's a relatively scarce sight today!
This Fiesta S is ready and waiting for some restoration work, and is accompanied by a well-documented history with an original service book and all old MOT certificates. Some work was completed in the past, including a replacement cambelt in 2020. This desirable car is waiting to be brought back to snuff and taken back to the road.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1988
  • The DVLA reports this car was previously based overseas
  • The DVLA records 6 previous keepers
  • MOT expired
  • Currently indicates 73,268 miles on a five-figure odometer
  • Cambelt replaced in 2020
  • Original service book included
  • All old MOT certificates included

The Condition

  • Body generally very solid but needs some welding repair to the boot floor
  • Some corrosion to the bodywork
  • A repaint would not go amiss
  • Decals are somewhat faded commensurate with age, as are the plastic trims
  • Some corrosion to the underside
  • Replacement bonnet included
  • Very good interior with no damage to dash or seats
  • Seats appear to be a little faded and dusty
  • Instruments are legible
  • Highly original throughout 

The Mechanics

  • 1,400cc CVH I4 powerplant
  • Manual transmission with 5 gears
  • Some corrosion to the engine bay
  • Engine is reportedly starting and running well
  • Cambelt replaced in 2020
  • Exhaust will need replacing
  • Other than this the car is reportedly in good mechanical order


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£1,200
No reserve
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Auction Details

  • Year1988
  • MakeFord
  • ModelFiesta
  • ColourWhite
  • Odometer73,268 Miles
  • Engine size1400cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownWolverhampton
  • CountyWest Midlands
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

12 Bids from 6 bidders

Rachel7••••
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£1,200
24/07/24
liam.ha••••
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£1,100
24/07/24
Rachel7••••
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£1,000
24/07/24
Gibsey••••
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£900
24/07/24
Rachel7••••
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£800
24/07/24
Lebuyii••••
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£700
24/07/24
Rachel7••••
Bid
£600
24/07/24
Gibsey••••
Bid
£500
24/07/24
Gibsey••••
Bid
£400
24/07/24
andrew-••••
Bid
£300
20/07/24

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