Highlights

Low mileage of under 57,000 miles
Factory standard in smart Diamond White
Desirable later car with 2.9L Cologne V6
Well maintained and always dry garaged by enthusiast keeper
Recent new petrol tank and battery installed
Clean and waxoiled underneath
MOT to April 2025

The Appeal

For Fast Ford fans seeking something a little less frenetic than the Sapphire Cosworth, there was the XR4x4. Based on the five door hatchback bodystyle - rather than the Cossie’s 4dr shape - the XR4x4 was designed to be altogether more luxurious and smoother. This V6-equipped all-wheel drive saloon was the blue oval’s quality riposte to its German rivals.

The later XR4x4 got an updated version of the trusty, rumbly Cologne V6 with capacity increased to 2.9L and a reliable EFI fuel injection system delivering 160bhp. This smart Diamond White 1989 car has that later powerplant and is in remarkable timewarpm highly original condition.

The quality of presentation is down to the low number of keepers and the very sparing mileage of under 57,000 miles in its 36 years. Inside and out it is a well kept car, the interior - usually prone to deterioration of the grey fabric - being particularly good.

The engine and gearbox are reported to work well and the car benefits from recent servicing, a new battery and a replacement thermostat and fan. The temperature gauge sender has also been replaced.

The XR4x4 is a rarity these days and this one looks like a great survivor.

The vendor tells us:

“Clean responsive classic that easily keeps up with modern vehicles. A car that always draws a crowd of interest and thumbs up.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 22nd March 1989
Seven registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2020
Always garaged by current keeper
Fitted with 90s alarm system
Good history file according to seller
Regularly serviced by local garage during current keeper’s tenure
Haynes workshop manual
1 key
Factory handbooks as shown
MOT to 23rd April 2025 with minor advisories
56,062 miles on last MOT test and showing 56,661 miles in photos

The Condition

Smart Diamond White paintwork in good, largely original condition
Some evidence of localised repairs such as to rear edge of offside sill
There are some light chips to note such as to offside rear ach
Paintwork presents well with some light age-related marks to note
Bodywork is in good order with straight panels and arches, sills and panel edges in good condition
Bodywork fittings are well kept albeit with some cracks and aging to rear spoiler
Lights in good order with headlights appearing undamaged and with clear lenses
Vendor reports that everything functions as it should, including the sunroof, electric windows, and central locking
Underneath appears to be clean and WayOyled, in good condition with no MOT structural advisories
Smart unmodified and original Interior in good condition with no tears in the seats
Dashboard is in good condition without cracks
Carpets appear original and are in good condition
All instruments and lights work as they should, except for the reverse lights
Ford radio is fitted but not wired in
Fitted with RS-style seven spoke 14in alloys in good order with light marks
Matching Bridgestone tyres fitted
No dashboard warning lights visible or reported

The Mechanics

2,933cc Cologne V6 with EFI developing 160bhp
5spd manual gearbox
Ford permanent AWD system in full working order
New petrol tank installed
Vendor informs us that car is completely reliable with an excellent gearbox and clutch
Temperature gauge sender, thermostat, and fan centre recently replaced
New battery installed
No reported running or driving issues
Minor advisories to note on current MOT

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