1990 Ford Escort XR3i Cabriolet
Highlights
- Repainted in original Radiant Red in 2018
- Long term enthusiast keeper
- Long list of investment and maintenance by seller
- New hood in great condition
- Ford RS body kit and RS Turbo wheels
- Very good MOT history and long MOT to April 2025
- Ready to use and enjoy
The Appeal
When it was new the XR3i proved so good and so popular that it was a thief magnet. By the end of the production run, when this car was built, it was an insurance nightmare.
To get around the problem Ford badged XR3i convertibles as ‘1600i.’ So this car is a XR3i but also, it isn’t. No matter, because it is considerable tastier than when it left Karmann’s Osnabruck factory, thanks to a RS body kit and alloys - complete with bonnet vents - and full respray in stand-out Radiant Red.
In the hands of its enthusiast keeper since 2013, this smart and very presentable car has been well maintained. There are detailed notes on all the work done, and the expenditure too. That fastidiousness likely explains the MOT history which shows regularly use but no advisories since 2009.
It is rare to find a Mk4 Convertible in this condition. With its smart interior and long, advisory-free MOT to April 2025, it is ready to drive.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 1st August 1990
- Factory built on 15th June 1990
- Current keeper since August 2013
- Acquired as a project which the current keeper has returned to great condition
- No service history when bought but detailed records since acquisition
- Passed MOT test every year since 2012 without problems
- Serviced every year by current keeper or local mechanic
- Always had fresh oil due to CVH engine's preference for clean oil
- MOT history shows variations in mileage due to speedo changes
- Vendor states that the correct mileage is around 85,000
- To reduce insurance costs Ford dealers registerd XR3i cars as 1600i cars on V5s
- MOT valid until 3rd April 2025 with no advisories and 50,631 miles showing on test
- Now showing 50,722 miles
- Detailed notes of expenditure and work provided by seller in photographs
The Condition
- Repainted in 2018 in factory correct Radiant Red
- Paintwork presents well with some minor points such as stone chips to note
- Bodywork in good order including arches and sills and screen surround appears solid
- Exterior trims and lights are well kept with some minor areas to note in photographs
- Badged as a XR3i
- Fitted with rare and desirable RS body kit and bonnet
- Refurbished RS Turbo alloys with matching spare in good order
- Fitted with quality Toyo Proxes tyres
- Recently fitted black roof in good order inside and out wth grey tonneau
- Standard and original XR3i interior with sports fronts
- Part leather andpart fabric grey and red seats in generally well kept condition
- Some deterioration to note to driver’s seat bolster as shown in photographs
- Interior cleaned and treated with leather balm by seller
- Sony CD player
- Crack in offside corner of windscreen
- No structural advisories on current MOT
The Mechanics
- 1,597cc EFI CVH XR3i specification engine
- 5spd manual gearbox
- New clutch, exhaust, and overhauled brakes
- Vendor tells us that the engine is very responsive and car handles well
- He also reports that the car has completed long journeys with total reliability
- Regularly serviced and maintained by current keeper and a local mechanical
- No mechanical or runing gear advisories on current MOT
- Comes with a host of spare parts
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1990
- Make Ford
- Model Escort
- Colour Red
- Odometer 50,722 Miles
- Engine size 1597
Listing Details
- Seller Type Private
- Town Uxbridge
- Location London
- Country United Kingdom
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