1983 Ford Fiesta Mk1 XR2 - 42,000 Miles and One Previous Owner

Sold for

£23,625

Ended 21 Mar 2026

Data from Iconic Auctioneers, updated on 10 Oct 2026

Specification

Fuel: GASOLINE
Steering: RHD
Auction house guide: £22,000 – £26,000
Sale: The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2026

Ford have never been slow when it comes to developing sporting versions of their standard cars but surprisingly, it took six years before a genuine performance version of their little Fiesta arrived
The transverse-mounted 1,598cc OHV four-cylinder with Weber twin-venturi carburettor generated 84bhp, which in such a lightweight and nimble car, offered 105mph and 0-60 in just 9.3 seconds
This, remarkably original 1983 Mk1 is a rare survivor – Ziebart-treated from new, single previous lady-owner (for 22 years), plus our Ford-enthusiast vendor for the last 21 years, unrestored and unmodified, a sure way into the rarefied ‘Performance Ford Club’
Supplied with its original 1983 Hendy Ford sales invoice, complete book pack, sunroof carry-bag, and magazine in which it features as the ‘Buyers Guide’ template car
Meticulously maintained and stored
An iconic sporting Ford left exactly as intended, truly special and deserving of enthusiast-ownership

Sold prices from auctions that ended in the last 24 months. Prices in GBP.

Median sold price

£12,375

Sold range

£4,356 – £27,562.50

Sold lots

Price trend

Falling

Sold 91% above the median for this model

Too few other sales in the last 12 months to chart.