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- The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025
- 1990 Ford Escort XR3i Mk 4 Cabriolet
1990 Ford Escort XR3i Mk 4 Cabriolet
1990 Ford Escort XR3i Mk 4 Cabriolet
Very smart Mk 4 XR3i Cabriolet in Radiant Red with side-skirts and a Morette headlamp conversion. Offered without Reserve.
- ESTIMATE: £3,000 - £4,000
+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 22nd March, 2025 at 11.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Radiant Red -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
NIL 9963 -
ODOMETER READING
108904 Miles
SUMMARY
Very smart Mk 4 XR3i Cabriolet in Radiant Red with side-skirts and a Morette headlamp conversion. Offered without Reserve.
DESCRIPTION
- Supplied new in 1990 from the last year of Mk 4 production (the VIN indicates date of production was 12/89)
- 1,597cc OHC four-cylinder offering 105bhp, 0-60mph in 8.5 seconds and 120mph
- Externally enhanced with after market side-skirts and Morette headlights
- Presents well in Radiant Red with a grey, half-leather interior. No cracks on dashboard
- Brand new Escort RS Turbo alloys with brand new tyres
- Electric roof is working. Electric front windows. The underneath has been treated
- Recent attention includes starter motor, oil, oil filter, plugs and leads
- 109,000 miles indicated. Six former registered keepers
- No service history. MOT until January 2026. Offered without Reserve.
SPECIFICATION
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT CABRIOLET
- Registration Number
- NIL 9963
- MOT Expiry
- 26/01/2025
- Chassis Number
- WF0 LXXGKA LKE34269
- Engine Number
- KA34269
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Radiant Red
GALLERY
CONSIGNOR
Richard Greenhalgh
- Car Specialist
- 07948 152921
- richard@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.
CONTACTSCORE:
78 / 135
Exterior
Bodywork:
Glass:
Paint:
Chrome:
Trim:
Remarks
Morette headlights.
Interior
Door-Cards:
Carpets:
Seating:
Headlining:
Dashboard:
Boot:
Remarks
Half leather interior. No cracks on dashboard. The car Locks on the drivers door but you have to open with the key on the passengers side.
Engine
Components:
Appearance:
Starting:
Running:
Remarks
Starter motor, oil, oil filter, plugs, leads have been recently been changed.
Transmission
Gears:
Clutch:
Drive-Shaft:
Running Gear
Axles:
Chassis:
Suspension:
Bearings:
Brakes:
Wheels & Tyres:
Remarks
Brand Escort RS Turbo alloys with brand new tyres. Underneath has been treated.
Electrics
Minor:
Major:
Remarks
Electric roof - working. Electric front windows.
Vehicle History
Remarks
No service history. MOT until January 2026.
About the Seller Rating
A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.
Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car
Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts
Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history
Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history
Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history
Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 24th March. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.
Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.
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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 24th February, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.
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