Highlights

Single-owner, with relevant historical documentation
Only original Ford Motorcraft components fitted
Extensive historical documentation including original purchase invoice
Equipped with rare front fog lights and Turbo-look rear spoiler
Valid overhaul
Particularly desirable model, equipped with engine with electronic injection

The Appeal

Backed by years of experience in the production of highly successful small sports cars such as the peppier Escort and Cortina models, Ford knew very well how to make top-class hot hatch cars. The original XR3 was born to fight on equal terms with the Golf GTI, while the more advanced Mk4 was further developed and improved.

Enthusiasts preferred the later 'EFI' models, equipped with Ford's more reliable electronic fuel injection system. Later cars were also more luxurious than the first models and received major styling updates.

Examples like this one are extremely rare today. It is a one-owner car, in largely faithful condition to the original factory specifications, the only cosmetic modification being the addition of a Turbo-look rear spoiler. It is well maintained and extremely original inside and out and is offered with a valid MOT. In addition, the accompanying historical documentation is truly remarkable and even includes the original purchase invoice.

The History and Paperwork

Registered in 1990 and one-owner
Complete documentation including original purchase invoice
All coupons certified by Ford
Registered in Italy and has a valid overhaul
Reportedly never been involved in an accident
Original manuals
We have been informed that it is fitted exclusively with original Ford components
Coat of Arms of the historic car club to which it belongs and ASI Gold Plate on the rear

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The Condition

Classic original white paintwork in good condition
Some slight defects to note, including some touch-ups on the front bumper
The bodywork appears solid and correct and the seller has told us that it has never been damaged or involved in accidents
Rare front fog lights and white Turbo-look rear spoiler
Lattice' alloy wheels in good condition
The interior upholstered in grey velour is well maintained, with original trim intact
Original equipment includes a period-correct Grundig cassette stereo system

The Mechanics

CVH engine of 1,597cm³ with electronic injection
Later, particularly desirable 'EFI' engine
5-speed manual gearbox
The seller informed us that the car is mechanically sound
We were informed that it consumes some oil, but not excessively so
It has participated in various regularity races, proving to be perfectly efficient
Serviced and maintained exclusively at official Ford workshops using only genuine Ford parts
Sold with valid overhaul

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