As it seems, I am big fan of 80's European Fords. And my TOP 1 of all cars is MK3 Escort.

Years ago we had one of them, 1982 1.3 CVH "Lux' in titan blue metallic. The symbol of my childhood, endless summer trips all around with 80's music on tape. Definitely one of best years of my life!







It was our families first car. Father bought it in 1994. for 1000$. Despite its good outlook, underneath was disaster... There were signs of big accident in the past. But father with his friends completely restored it.
Car was sold in 2001 due to hopeless fight against rust, but anyway it was driving until 2007.

Since 2007. I understood that i really miss this blue "Erika" from childhood, and started searching of it, but still can't get one. There were some cars on sale, but sellers were not so responsive.
So, I would like to ask you help me making my dream come true. If you know where to get the same or at least similar car, please inform me.

 

That was a nice looking car. If you're wanting a project or happy to take on a bit of restoration then perhaps you have more to choose from.

I was in a similar situation to you, a Mk4 was my first ever car and I missed it so much I wanted to buy the closest thing to it. I waited about 1 year to find one which matched. I would keep searching websites, car sales & local car auctions. Perseverance pays off.

Good luck on your search

 

Thanks!

Years ago there were some similar cars, but i didn't have money.
Now I have money - no Escort's

 

Mk3 escorts my favourite cars of all time, had so many in the 90s/early 2000s but their fetching too much money now for me

 

Yep I would love another xr3i but not when you look at all the other fun you can have for same money.

 

I've even contemplated a mk4 as they seem to be cheaper but I never geld with the mk4 for some reason. Have considered at times getting rid of the Cossie to get a mk3 but would take a massive decision to do that!

 

the front wheels just look so narrow compared to today's cars

 

im sure you could pick up a real nice mk3 for your cossie mate

i love mk3 and mk4s just as much as cossies

 

I think you need to put one of your st170 engines in a xr3i! I read one of your posts saying you wanted to fit it in something.you know it makes sense!

 

We had a yellow 1.3GL model, it was a great all round car in fairness.