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This 1988 Ford Escort XR3i is said to have been sold new in Italy and later spent time in the United Kingdom before being imported to the US by the current owner in 2022. Finished in gray over gray cloth upholstery, the car is powered by a 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a sunroof, a rear spoiler, fog lights, pop-out rear windows, 15″ alloy wheels, cross-drilled and slotted front brake rotors, and power windows. This Escort XR3i is now offered in California by the seller on behalf of the owner with manufacturer’s literature, two keys, and transferable Vermont registration in the owner’s name.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

The car is finished in gray with red accents, and it features a sunroof, a rear spoiler, fog lights, and pop-out rear windows. The seller notes paint chips on the hood, and photos show deterioration of the finish on the passenger-side window trim.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

Five-spoke 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with a mixed set of Firestone Roadhawk and Firestone TZ300 tires. Stopping power is provided by front disc brakes with cross-drilled and slotted rotors in addition to rear drum brakes.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

The front bucket seats and the rear bench seat are upholstered in gray cloth with patterned inserts. Features include a digital clock, power windows, and patterned cloth door panel accents. The seller states that the blower motor and the left turn-signal cancel function are inoperative and notes that the rear cargo cover is damaged.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

The two-spoke steering frames a 220-km/h speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. The five-digit odometer shows 54k kilometers (~34k miles), approximately 100 of which were added under current ownership.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

The 1.6-liter inline-four features Bosch fuel injection and a Ford Motorsport-branded valve cover. Factory-rated output was 105 horsepower. The seller states that the serpentine belt was replaced and that the oil was changed under current ownership.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery below.

1988 Ford Escort XR3i 5-Speed

Manufacturer’s literature and two keys will accompany the car.

The car is registered in a state that does not issue titles for vehicles over 15 years old. It is being offered on its transferable Vermont registration.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $17,750 by Creative_e
Auction Ended May 9, 2023 at 10:51AM PT
Bids 11
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Seller: henrikthecat
Location: Long Beach, California 90814
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WF0BXXGCABJB62759
  • 54k Kilometers (~34k Miles) Shown
  • 1.6-Liter Inline-Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Gray Paint
  • Gray Cloth Upholstery
  • 15" Alloy Wheels
  • Sunroof
  • Pop-Out Rear Windows
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Fog Lights
  • Cross-Drilled & Slotted Rotors
  • Power Windows
  • Manufacturer's Literature
  • Two Keys
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #106580