1983 Ford Escort Mk3 RS1600i Sunburst Red For Sale

Please read all the advert before contacting, then: if interested do not email or text – just please CALL me, text messages and ebay messages will be unanswered and deleted, talking on the phone is the easiest form of communication (please leave answerphone message if I am unavailable and I will call you back at earliest opportunity (daytimes I do have meetings at work)).

Ford Escort RS1600i, 1983 A Registration. Sunburst Red. HPI clear, Matching numbers. Original RS1600i shell. MOT July 2020. Rare one with a number of options from new – opening quarter windows, sunroof (still has its Ford sunroof visor fitted), electric windows and central locking. Also has electric aerial fitted.

Has original spec RS1600i battery tray fitted rather than a standard escort item like so many! Seats are nice and tidy with the badges all present and correct and no torn or worn bolsters. Uncut parcel shelf is present too. Scorpion Stainless exhaust fitted.

Stacks and stacks of history, I have owned it for over 2 years and the gentleman I purchased it from had it for circa 11 years. Always garaged, was restored looking through the history early 2000’s and is still very presentable today. Over the last 12 months it has had the underneath and engine bay stripped and stone chipped and painted to keep it fresh. Also replaced in this period was suspension front and back, brakes, brake lines, fuel lines, engine given a full service including cam belt (engine was rebuilt (re bore and new pistons and shells etc) a few years back (all receipts in the history file) and has not done many miles since. I have also just fitted 4x brand new yokohama tyres on the original perfect condition RS1600i alloy wheels (spare is correct alloy also).

It is not running the twin coils now as was lumpy on them, however, the coils, 2x ecu’s and sensor lead are all supplied with the car should you wish to convert back to make it 100% original. Personally, and I have had a few of these RS1600i’s over the years, I find they run better on the distributor and are more tuneable, not original I know, but runs better!

Runs and drives nice from cold or warm, the brakes are the best escort RS1600i brakes I have ever experienced. As you can see in the photos the body is very tidy and is very presentable.
Nice useable and presentable classic that are rare to see now. Costs me £120 to insure a year (Lancaster insurance) on classic policy with agreed valuation certificate of £18000 – nice cheap classic motoring as will be tax exempt in a few years too!
Seats are very tidy and unworn on the bolsters as can be seen in the pictures, hard to find trim in this condition now, the dashboard has the usual crack’s, but the car does come with a spare dashboard in better condition that will be an easy repair (I have simply not got round to it). The handbrake light has packed up in the last week, so this will need looking at (will have a look when I get chance and update advert accordingly).
As the car was painted a number of years ago there are a few minor marks around the car, most will come out with a good detailing, comes with spare bumpers also (rear one is a new ford one that just needs painting (I have the 2k paint ready))

Priced very fairly considering the insurance valuation of £18k (lasts for 2 years) – find another in this condition at this price – if you do go and look at that one then call me if you don’t buy it.

If the car was concours and low miles it would be advertised for well over £20k, it’s not so I am not asking that – I am being sensible so expect anyone viewing to be the same. I will not talk numbers over the phone, you cannot value a car without seeing it. To me its worth the advertised price and no less so if you think the price is too high then please don't waste your time and more importantly mine. I don't need the money so silly offers will be ignored. Like all classic fords It is only going to go up in value whilst parked in the garage. Payment to be made by bank transfer before car taken away (no cheques accepted (they are old hat now anyway.)
Note, only reason for sale is the intent on buying one of the new Alpine A110’s, this will not be till next spring though so I am in no rush – i. e. I will not accept silly offers as I don’t need the money or the space.

Any test drives will be me driving unless you show me fully comprehensive insurance with this car named on (not trade policy), you can easily insure on a classic policy before viewing and if decide its not for you cancel and incur no fees – standard with classic car insurance companies like Lancaster etc (I did this when buying my XR2 a few months back).

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