Bought this car back in July 2022 where it had been off the road for a couple years (Previous MOT April 2020) with the aim to get it back to former glory. Got her back on the road in August 2024 after a fair bit of work here and there.

Bought this car back in July 2022 where it had been off the road for a couple years (Previous MOT April 2020) with the aim to get it back to former glory. Got her back on the road in August 2024 after a fair bit of work here and there.

Since then, it hasn’t missed a beat and has been thoroughly enjoyed over the past couple years until now. I am only selling due to needing the garage space and so someone else can really get the most out of it with the better weather in the UK year after year! 

Great solid shell, photos show just how good it is underneath.

All parts and spares were sourced from Shane at SB Parts (legend) 

Engine & Management

·       2.0 Zetec Conversion – 5 speed gearbox

·       No Diz Pro ECU 

·       Piper Cams + Verniers

·       ARP Rod Bolts

·       Twin 45 Webers (with 5^th progression hole) 

·       Silicone Hoses

·       Large alloy radiator

Suspension

·       Polybushed

·       Welded Rear Strut brace + OMP Front brace

·       Gaz Coilovers 

Brakes

·       Comp Brake Conversion, separate front and rear master cylinder.

·       Escort Front Calipers

Wheels

·       Perfect condition Pepperpots on A539 Tyres

Interior 

·       Recaro half leather front seats from a Rover 800 Turbo (re built last year)

·       XR2 Steering Wheel 

·       XR2 Dashboard

·       XR2 Door Cards, average condition could do with a reglue in the corners.

·       Everything works as it should

Bad bits

·       Previous owner ripped the MK1 rear spoiler off and bent it up doing so, unfortunately the holes remain so they are grommeted. (I do have the rubber spoiler if you want to try and straighten it)

·       Slight dent/crease in the passenger door I tried to photograph the best I could. Paint condition is pretty good, but not show quality by any means but polishes up well

·       Tracking set to 2mm out – steering not straight, I preferred it off centre.