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1982 Ford Escort XR3

Collecting Cars
St Helens, United Kingdom76,490 milesManual
SoldMay 26, 2020
Sold for$8,365 (6,260 GBP)

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Summary
This highly original 1982 Ford Escort XR3, a rival to the VW Golf GTI, shows 76,490 miles and has been featured on "Wheeler Dealers" and driven by James May. While largely unmolested, it exhibits some age-related wear including faded plastic trims, minor body marks, and rust on the sunroof, with interior wear on seat bolsters and carpets.
Trait
Quantity
Most Recent Sale
Year
3 (<1%)
5/26/2020
Color
Black
12 (4%)
5/7/2026
Transmission
305 (93%)
10/30/2026
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Loading sold figures · 12 months to May 26, '20

Listing history

1 appearance
  • 5/26/2020
    Collecting Cars
    Sold· this listing
    $8.4k
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Bottom 30% of Escorts in 2020
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11.2k
#8 of Escorts in 2020
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Bids
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Top 40% of all listings in 2020
Comments
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#10 of Escorts in 2020
Bottom 50% of all listings in 2020
Top Comments
Lord_Lee https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x24iep4 Forward to 33 mins to see James May driving this car
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