This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 on Sunday the 9th of November, NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT. Introduced in 1983, the Ford Escort XR3i became one of the defining performance Fords of its era, offering lively handling and contemporary styling that made it a favourite among enthusiasts and club competitors alike This 1989 UK-supplied car is finished in Ford Diamond White with colour-coded de-locked handles, smoked rear light clusters, Ford RS side skirts and spoilers, factory sunroof and green-tinted glass, sitting on 16-inch TSW alloy wheels with Yokohama tyres A celebrated concours-winning Escort XR3i, with an extraordinary history of national show success and presented in excellent order Powered by its 1.6-litre fuel-injected four-cylinder engine coupled to a 5-speed manual gearbox, with uprated drilled front brake discs, the engine bay features a gloss black painted block, black Samco hoses and extensive chrome detailing throughout Enhancements include a Ford RS four-spoke steering wheel, grey half-leather Recaro seats trimmed in Ford Zola cloth, alarm, central locking and a genuine Ford radio cassette. The dashboard, carpets and door cards remain in exceptional condition (see seller rating for more information) The subject of an exceptional restoration and concours preparation with three detailed photographic and invoice files, including every receipt from the original invoice from Ford to completion. The car has featured in numerous magazines, most recently Fast Ford in September 2024, and includes all of its concours trophies An award-winning example with multiple Class Winner and Champion titles at the Autoglym Classic Concours, Ford Fair and XR Owners Club National Day between 1996 and 2010, now showing 57,048 miles and MOT valid until July 2026 with no advisories. A superb opportunity to acquire a car restored to this level at a fraction of the cost of recreating it today