£15,995

This Ford Escort XR3i Convertible is a lively and engaging open-top modern classic sports car, offered from long-term ownership and benefitting from a 2010 restoration. Under the bonnet sits a naturally aspirated 1.6-litre CVH MFI, delivering 96bhp to the front wheels via a five-speed manual transmission. First registered in May 1989, this example has been with the previous seller for nearly 15 years before its current owner. The five-digit odometer indicates 24,890 miles, though the seller notes that the true mileage is around 124,890 miles from new. This Escort XR3i Convertible is finished in the tasteful shade of Mercury Grey with contrasting red trim accents and a black mohair convertible roof, over a grey cloth-trimmed interior, featuring ‘Zolda’ patterned inserts on the seats and door cards. It rides on a set of 14-inch ‘lattice’ alloy wheels, shod in Avon ZV3 tyres. Equipment includes twin front spotlights, electric front windows, heater and ventilation controls, a JVC cassette stereo, a heated rear screen, electrically adjustable door mirrors and Toad Thatcham Cat 1 Alarm. This example has been fitted with a full PowerFlow stainless-steel exhaust system, Powerflex suspension bushes throughout, red Ford badges, Kenwood speakers, and a USB socket in place of the cigarette lighter. The car comes with a jack, a spare wheel, the owner’s manual, a wheel bar, a tonneau cover, the wind deflector, a set of front seat covers, an assortment of spare parts, photos of the restoration, the V5C, a dyno print-out, and a folder containing a large collection of maintenance invoices, parts receipts, and MOT certificates. The original service booklet is present which details the service history from new up to the current ownership.