1987 Ford Fiesta 1.4S (Mk2)
Highlights
- A remarkably original example of the 1.4S with under 18,500 miles covered
- With just three long term keepers to date
- Complete with a long, advisory free MOT and ready to enjoy
The Appeal
The MK2 Fiesta arrived in 1983 as a fairly mid update of the original car that had sold over 1,000,000 units worldwide. The main news was the original had been reengineered to accept a wider range of engines, helping to spread the diminutive car’s already wide appeal. A five speed manual was made available for the first time in the Fiesta, too, making a much more viable choice for motorway trips. By the time the MK2 bowed out in 1987 a mighty 3.5M cars had been built and sold.
Despite those mammoth numbers, a MK2 Fiesta is a very rare sight today. Especially in the original condition and miniscule mileage that this example offers. Apart from the spot lamp covers and the door edge protectors, this is an entirely original example with no modifications or additions. Extremely rare.
The History and Paperwork
- This is a UK supplied and specified car
- It was first registered in October 1987 making it a post facelift model
- The car has just had three owners to date
- The first owner kept the Fiesta until 2014 – a full 27 years
- The second owner acquired the car in June 2014 at about 17,500 miles
- The current owner acquired the car in August 2019
- At that stage the car was sold via a classic car dealer in Northampton
- At this stage the car had covered 17,938 miles
- During his five year tenure the current owner has added just 425 miles
- The current owner has mislaid the V5 and has applied for a new one
- A copy of an earlier registration document is present
- A hard copy of the current MOT is also present
- This is advisory free and is valid until June 2025
- An invoice is present from the time of the current owner’s purchase
- Confirmation of an earlier recall having been actioned is also included
The Condition
- This Fiesta appears to be finished in its original Diamond White paintwork
- This paintwork presents very well overall
- There are a few age related scratches and chips in evidence but they are minor
- The bodywork appears to be in excellent condition throughout too
- No corrosion was noted or reported during our visit
- All the “S” specification features are present and correct
- These include the special bumper covers and overriders
- The red bumper trim inserts are present and unfaded
- The original, twin driving lights are present with XR2 elasticated covers
- The special 1.4S white wheel trims are all present and in great condition
- These cover the 13-inch steel wheels
- A matching set of Firestone tyres in a 165/65 configuration are fitted
- These appear to retain ample tread but do exhibit some sidewall perishing
- Light lenses and cabin glass appears to be pristine and original
- This Fiesta’s interior is a charming time capsule of a cabin
- The condition appears excellent throughout with no issues to note
- The original Raven coloured Tracer trim is present
- The 1.4S included an uprated instrument cluster with rev counter
- A special sports steering wheel was also fitted
- These are all present and correct in this example and pristine looking
- Even the original Ford branded radio cassette is still present
- A glass, tilting sunroof is fitted and was part of the S trim package
- The rear bench is as equally pristine as the front seats if not even better
- Carpets are in fine fettle in their original, grey hue
- The floor panels in the boot are absolutely as new
- So much so, that our photographer was compelled to photograph the undersides too
- The original spare wheel and tools are housed under the left hand cover
- The underfloor compartments are totally free from corrosion or issue
- A very rarely seen, original and unmolested parcel shelf is present
The Mechanics
- The 1.4S MK2 Fiesta is fitted with a four cylinder, 1,392cc lean burn petrol engine
- This breathes through a single Weber carburettor to produce 74bhp at 5,500 rpm
- Torque was quoted at 80 Ib-ft at 4,000 rpm
- Power is fed to the front wheels via a five speed manual gearbox
- In a car with a sub-800 kg kerb weight tis was good for over 100mph
- The 0-60mph sprint was original quoted at under 11 seconds
- The engine bay, like the rest of the car, appears entirely original
- The expected data plates are present and have been photographed for review
- The inner panels are clean, straight and free from corrosion
- Even the underside of the bonnet looks remarkably clean and original
- The underside looks equally good and in keeping with the car’s mileage
- There is a little minor surface corrosion noted to the sill seams
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1987
- Make Ford
- Model Fiesta
- Colour White
- Odometer 17,938 Miles
- Engine size 1392
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Milton Keynes
- Location Buckinghamshire
- Country United Kingdom
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