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Hans-Jürgen Harry Karl Wentritt

@gung72.bsky.social

A Ford Escort XR3i... in 1990... a Red one

November 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM

UK Classic Cars (ukcc.bs247.net)

@ukclassiccars.bsky.social

Ad: For Sale - Ford Escort xr3i #FordEscort #xr3i

Ford Escort xr3i

Listing type: Best offer Seller: jcbfd7 (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 5995.00 GBP Buy It Now

www.ebay.co.uk

November 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM

Daniel Bevis

@denialvibes.bsky.social

If you’re watching Strictly - I’m pretty sure that was an Escort SE500 (known as the ‘All Blue’). Essentially an XR3i cabriolet with an RS Turbo bodykit.

I had one once. Bought it cheap because the electric roof didn’t work, but you can just operate the roof manually 🤓

November 1, 2026 at 7:34 PM

Old World Toys

@oldworldtoys.bsky.social

From the UK, 1991: Racing Cars and Department3 from Scalextric

(+Bmw M1; Audi Quattro With 4 Wheel Drive; Capri Special; Ferrari Gto; Shell Datsun 260Z; and Stp Escort Xr3i)

This catalogue page showcases a collection of Scalextric rally cars. Rallying is organized to test car and driver to their limits. The Scalextric cars depicted are typical of those that take part in rallying which has contributed greatly to the reliability and safety of vehicles of all types.

(+Audi Quattro With 4 Wheel Drive
Bmw M1
Capri Special
Ferrari Gto
Shell Datsun 260Z
and Stp Escort Xr3i)

November 1, 2026 at 9:12 PM

Jason Good 🌻 🇺🇦

@jasongood.bsky.social

XR3i Cabriolet?

Now I’m scared. #Strictly

November 1, 2026 at 7:26 PM

UK Classic Ford (ukcf.bs247.net)

@ukclassicford.bsky.social

Ad: Ford Escort xr3i #FordEscort

Ford Escort xr3i

Listing type: Best offer Seller: jcbfd7 (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 5995.00 GBP Buy It Now

www.ebay.co.uk

November 1, 2026 at 10:58 PM

Old UK Toys

@olduktoys.bsky.social

1987: Toy Vehicles from Matchbox

(+Laser Race Set; Quasar; Ferrari Testarossa; Toyota Mr2; Nissan 300 Zx Turbo; Fiero Racer; Firebird Racer; Lamborghini Countach Lp 500S; Sauber Group C Racer; Escort Cabriolet Xr3i; Bmw Cabriolet 323i; 1984 Corvette; and Camaro Iroc-Z)

This catalogue page showcases a collection of Superfast Lasers toy vehicles, including various models from different manufacturers. It features both individual cars and the Laser Race Set, which includes a launcher and track. The page aims to entice children with the allure of fast cars and exciting race set.

(+1984 Corvette
Bmw Cabriolet 323i
Camaro Iroc-Z
Escort Cabriolet Xr3i
Ferrari Testarossa
Fiero Racer
Firebird Racer
Lamborghini Countach Lp 500S
Laser Race Set
Nissan 300 Zx Turbo
Quasar
Sauber Group C Racer
and Toyota Mr2)

November 1, 2026 at 12:02 PM

seasonally appropriately spooky Pàra

@para14.bsky.social

I narrowly missed out on learning on my dad's 1982 xr3i, which he brought from the UK when he moved here.

Man that thing was cool, but it sadly rusted out.

November 4, 2026 at 12:02 AM

UK Classic Ford (ukcf.bs247.net)

@ukclassicford.bsky.social

Ad: Ford Escort XR3I 1987 White #FordEscort

Ford Escort XR3I 1987 White

Listing type: Fixed price Best offer: Available Seller: edge_2008-9 (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 3500.00 GBP Buy It Now

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October 30, 2026 at 11:30 AM

LewisB

@lewisb9-3.bsky.social

We did have an XR3i but not a convertible. Happy days all the same. 😁

October 27, 2026 at 10:38 PM

Anthony Wallace

@runcorn.bsky.social

Now thats a great result. That's the reason why we love music....and XR3i convertibles. Thanks for sharing 👍

October 27, 2026 at 10:08 PM

UK Classic Ford (ukcf.bs247.net)

@ukclassicford.bsky.social

Ad: 1990 Ford Escort Xr3i Cabriolet Mk 4 1.6 EFI Manual With RS Conversion Done. #FordEscort

1990 Ford Escort Xr3i Cabriolet Mk 4 1.6 EFI Manual With RS Conversion Done.

Listing type: Auction Seller: keanufurnishings (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 7000.00 GBP Current bid price: 4000.00 GBP Auction end time (UTC): Nov 8, 7:00 PM Bid count: 0 Place bid

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October 29, 2026 at 8:45 PM

UK Classic Ford (ukcf.bs247.net)

@ukclassicford.bsky.social

Ad: Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i 1.6 Injection #FordEscort

Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i 1.6 Injection

Listing type: Best offer Seller: domkingxxx (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 12000.00 GBP Buy It Now

www.ebay.co.uk

October 25, 2026 at 7:49 PM

LewisB

@lewisb9-3.bsky.social

Yes! Thought so! I mean it's not my type of thing but it's bugged me for 25 years or more - where I used to live a young lass used to blare this out of her XR3i convertible, morning noon and night. It drove me daft as it had that infectious riff. When I saw this post it rang a bell. Cheers mate! 🤣

October 27, 2026 at 9:21 PM

UK Classic Cars (ukcc.bs247.net)

@ukclassiccars.bsky.social

Ad: For Sale - Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i 1.6 Injection #FordEscort #XR3i

Ford Escort Mk4 XR3i 1.6 Injection

Listing type: Best offer Seller: domkingxxx (100.0% positive feedback) Location: GB Condition: Used Price: 12000.00 GBP Buy It Now

www.ebay.co.uk

October 25, 2026 at 3:21 PM

Helen McCarthy

@glider.bsky.social

For you on Sunday, a tender mid-period Beatles video homage (with maybe just a touch of that Neil Innes Rutles mischief) from HOA.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr3I...