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1985 Ford Escort Mk3 Estate
Lot Number: 20024
1985 Ford Escort Mk3 Estate
A low mileage, well preserved and practical load-lugging variant of Ford’s hyper-successful Mk3 Escort, this charming Estate will transport the driver back to the 1980s with front-wheel drive comfort and refinement.
ESTIMATE: £4,000 - £6,000
- Sold for: £4,700
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TIMED AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Thursday 27th March, 2025 at 7.00pm GMT
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BODY COLOUR
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REG NUMBER
B587 CLG -
ODOMETER READING
50000 Miles
SUMMARY
A low mileage, well preserved and practical load-lugging variant of Ford’s hyper-successful Mk3 Escort, this charming Estate will transport the driver back to the 1980s with front-wheel drive comfort and refinement.
DESCRIPTION
Background:
The Ford Escort was manufactured from 1968 until 2000 and became a staple, not just of Ford’s global model range but of everyday life across the globe. Selling in huge numbers, the Escort was the ideal family car, a competition giant and a versatile travelling companion.
The Mk3 version of the story, produced from 1980 to 1986, followed the trend towards front-wheel drive and away from its front-engined, rear-drive forebears. An entirely new platform deserved a new suit of clothes, with dramatically different body styling, Ford also ringing the changes with all-independent suspension and a new range of engines - the overhead-cam CVH power units - to replace the venerable Kent four-cylinder crossflow in all but 1.1-litre models. In another first, a diesel power unit was introduced in 1983, capable of 70mpg.
Three-door hatchback, estate and cabriolet models, along with sporty XR3 and XR3i variants, ensured the Escort’s position among the best sellers for months on end and by 1989, the Mk3 was the most common car type on Britain’s roads, with almost 1,500,000 examples registered.
The car:
This 1985 Mk3 Escort has only 50,000 miles on the clock it stands out as a low mileage gem. The car has been well maintained and shows minimal signs of wear, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a comfortable and quirky classic car that still has plenty of life left. The paintwork is in great condition, retaining its original charm and the interior is extremely well preserved for a car of its age.
Power comes from a smooth-running 1.3-litre CVH engine, offering a balance of performance and fuel efficiency that was ahead of its time and still delivers a comfortable and reliable driving experience, matched to a slick 4-speed gearbox, which ensures a trouble-free journey whether commuting or on a weekend trip.
Despite being over 30 years old the car drives well, offering a stable and enjoyable ride, Ford having benchmarked their new baby against Volkswagen’s Golf and Fiat’s Panda, seen as leaders in the field. Compliant and sure-footed, the Escort also boasts good traction and balance from its front-wheel drive layout.
This charming Mk3 is a fantastic find for anyone looking for a classic car that is still in great running order. With its practical estate body, low mileage and well maintained condition, it offers a unique chance to own a piece of 1980s automotive history. You’ll need to supply your own Duran Duran and Level 42 cassettes, however.
Whether for a collector, a classic car enthusiast, or someone who appreciates classic cars and wants to use it every day, this Escort Estate is one to seriously consider
Location: Hampshire
Seller: Private
Photos: Professional
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 20024
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- ESCORT 3RD GEN
- Variant
- Estate
- Registration Number
- B587 CLG
- MOT Expiry
- 11/07/2025
- Chassis Number
- WF0NXXGCANEL23153
- Engine Number
- EL23153
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Blue
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Tom Womersley
- Car Specialist
- 07756 810183
- tom@iconicauctioneers.com
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