Description
First registered on 8th December 2001 at EMG Ford in Bury St Edmunds, this cherished 1700cc Ford Puma, finished in Colorado Red and with Graphite/ Chrome trim, is in excellent condition, benefits from comprehensive Ford Service History (14 stamps) and is even signed by its designer, Ian Callum.
The thick history file includes invoices, MOT history and a detailed photographic record of a light restoration undertaken in 2017. At this time, the car was stripped, cleaned, the suspension parts repainted, fuel tank removed with new fuel pump and the car’s body fully and properly protected, leading to its excellent condition today. A full photo album of these steps is provided.
Wheel arches are clean and sharp and the bright Colorado red colour really shines having been detailed in early 2023. Its superb, original condition and low mileage of just 55, 000, led this particular Puma to be selected by Octane Magazine in May 2023 to celebrate 25 years of the coupe. Driven by its creator, Ian Callum – with the glovebox now signed by him, the Puma was described as ‘a slice of magic’ and after driving it, the author claimed, ‘it’s one of the most cohesively engineered, front wheel drive cars of all time.’
The 1700cc Yamaha unit in this car, described by Octane as offering ‘wonderfully sharp reactions was rebuilt in 2018 by renowned Puma expert, Allison Automotive. A reassuring bill lists a comprehensive two page itemisation of replacement or work and parts from its Stage 2 Engine build includes, valve stem seals, cam tensioning belt, renewed gearbox oil, engine detailing and a Ford clutch.
The most recent service was in 2022 at the Cutts of Campden with the car again receiving Ford genuine parts and fluids to ensure it drives just as its engineers intended.
Inside everything works, air conditioning blows ice cold and this Puma also features the rare rear parking sensor pack – also working. The original Ford mats are present too. It has Dagenham Motors Ford plates from when it was traded in there. The owner’s manual, service history and unused Ford dealer tax disc holder are all carefully stored in the folder
V5 showing four keepers plus the current is available.
In addition the car comes with a number of rare Ford Puma pieces of memorabilia including the Inside Story book – still in its posting box, Ford Puma CD, the original dealer brochure, two keys and a fresh, no advisory MOT. A copy of the even rarer Puma Drivers Club publication, still in its envelope, is a hard to find and desirable piece of the Puma’s history.
Since 2020, it has only been run on 97 super unleaded and stored in a Carcoon.
I have collected a selection of parts to keep the Puma in its current condition and these would be available separately. These include new headlamp, new second set of Ford Puma floor mats, spare used alloy wheel and various other NOS and used genuine Ford parts.
Puma numbers continue to fall and there are few standard Pumas with such provenance, service history and condition. Even fewer have had the proper expense to retain the compelling driving experience. The car has Ford service history with one service with renowned Puma specialist Allison Automotive
