Description
Welcome to SCC Leeds and our classified advert for this stunning XR31 Cabriolet from 1990! Superb little car in need of a loving home. Completely rust free immaculate example. New timing belt and water pump fitted 17. 10. 2023
HIGHLIGHTS:-Previously restored Special Edition XR3i Cabriolet.
Rare and desirable show-quality head-turner.
Fantastic condition throughout. Extremely low mileage since 2006.
Current MOT with no advisories!
A huge seller for Ford in the late 1980’s and early ’90's, the Mk4 Escort continued to offer practical and affordable family motoring. Often overlooked, they largely succumbed to the ravages of everyday abuse, but sometimes, just sometimes, an unspoilt, rot-free original can be found…
In Ford tradition, sporty variants such as the XR3, XR3i and this desirable Special Edition Cabriolet enticed buyer’s into Ford showroom’s. Painted in distinctive colour combinations, Just 1, 773 Special Edition XR3i Cabriolets were produced in Germany in 1989 and 1990.
Clearly owned by Ford enthusiasts, this beautiful XR3i was treated to a meticulous overhaul around ten years ago and has only travelled just over 6, 000 miles since 2006.
The restoration included a full professional quality respray in Flambeau Red over Moonstone and a new soft-top outer skin. The front and rear suspension and brakes were renewed and factory specification features such as the RS spoiler and desirable Ford alloys remain - and look immaculate.
Just as impressive, is the relatively fresh-looking underside. The original 1, 597 cc CVH engine and five-speed transmission are in place and a new ‘Pass’ MOT is provided.
First registered on the 8th January 1990
V5 present
Clear HPi check
Pioneer Owner’s Manual
H4 Headlight Installation Guide
The car has been garaged
Very good MOT ‘Pass’ rate history
Some previous MOT’s
Valid until the 8th August 2024.
The maintenance and refurbishment invoices are no longer with the car, but it is clear to see that the work has been lovingly carried out to a good standard and very few miles covered in the intervening years.
The mileage at the 2006 MOT was 72, 147, so this Cabriolet has travelled a mere 6, 137 miles in the last 17 years!
THE INTERIOR:- Highly original and extremely presentable, Superb dash with no obvious cracks, Nice instrumentation and switchgear, Functioning electric front windows and central locking, Immobiliser removed but comes with the car. Pioneer sound system with aux connection, Good door cards, other than some minor damage to the driver’s side.
Excellent half-leather upholstery with some age-related scuffs. Smooth powered roof with no rips and heated rear glass window Immaculate carpeted boot. Good looking usable spare on a matching alloy.
THE EXTERIOR:- Unmarked Flambeau Red and Moonstone coachwork. Very straight bodywork with no obvious dents or dings Excellent wheel arches and sills. LED front headlight conversion with Clear windows, lights and mirrors. Registration number etched windows, RS rear spoiler in great condition. Presentable trim and external detailing. A couple of tiny scrapes on nearside front bumper but Amazingly clean underside with no discernible corrosion. Excellent silver-painted Ford alloys with no kerb damage Set of four Continental 185/ 60 R14 tyres with plenty of tread.
THE MECHANICS:- Under the bonnet we find a very clean original looking bay, 1, 597 cc CVH engine producing around 108 bhp. Ford EFi fuel injection system with Standard Five-speed gearbox.
The steering and overhauled suspension are said to feel taught and Servo-assisted brakes.
During the photoshoot this stunning XR3i started without hesitation and ran sweetly.
SUMMARY:- The XR3i cabriolet is a relative bargain today compared to the hatch, and with few remaining and interest in performance Ford’s rising, this rarity is without doubt an appealing proposition.
By-passed by the boy-racers, this show-quality car has obviously been restored and cared for by Ford enthusiasts who know their stuff and should offer the new custodian the chance enjoy some sporty modern-classic open-top motoring
