1986 FORD ESCORT L ESTATE - 6,922 MILES FROM NEW

KEY FACTS

• An exceptionally well-preserved example of a ‘Blue Oval’ classic, with only two previous registered keepers and remarkably low mileage.
• Under the bonnet is the 1.6-litre inline-four engine, coupled with the three-speed ATX automatic transmission.
• It was supplied new to Grays of Guildford and owned by the same keeper until 2008, at which point it was sold to a collector and put into dry storage, where it remained until 2018.
• It remains in completely original condition, right down to its protective plastic seat covers, tax disc holder and window stickers.
• It has recently undergone a comprehensive service.

EQUIPMENT AND OPTIONS

• It retains its original blue paintwork and grey cloth upholstery, while an aftermarket mobile phone holder has been fitted in the cabin.
• The factory-fitted Ford radio cassette stereo unit is still in place.
• Its original owner’s manual, radio manual, spare wheel and jack are included, along with a raft of tax discs, MOT certificates and maintenance invoices.

CONDITION

• While there is the odd minor ding and mark on the body, its original blue paintwork is in excellent condition, commensurate with the remarkably low mileage.
• The steel wheels have some surface rust around the rims, though the wheel trims are in great shape.
• The grey cloth upholstery is in superb order, and the front seats are protected by zip-on plastic covers. The vendor indicates that the dashboard is slightly faded.
• All of the switchgear is believed to work as it should.
• The most recent MOT test was on 14 February 2018 at 6,824 miles, which was a first-time pass with no advisories or defects.
• Its most recent scheduled maintenance was in May 2018 at 6,901 miles, where technicians at Sunshine Autos changed the engine oil, filter and spark plugs.

SUMMARY

Thought to be one of the most original Ford Escorts on British roads, this exceptionally low-mileage L Estate has benefited from ten years of dry storage and has just two previous registered keepers on the logbook. Presented in outstanding condition for its age, it could be put into regular but careful use, or would make a prime ‘time warp’ car for continued preservation.

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