1980 MK1-Ford Fiesta 1.3 Supersport 'Sunburst Red'

 

FULL SPECIFICATION

JF Classic Cars presents 'A' timewarp genuine Mk-1 Ford Fiesta Supersport in fabulous condition.

ACCOMPANIMENTS

All steel welded construction body, black bumpers with overriders, body colour louvred radiator grille, front driving lamps, front air dam, special bodyside tape stripe, rear spoiler, wheel arch extensions, black window surrounds, tailgate wash/wipe, door storage bins, passenger sun visor, cigar lighter, tachometer, head restraints.

Factory Options:

Executive Pack, comprises of; a removable glass sunroof, a mono radio & stereo cassette player and headlamp washers. 

EXTERNAL

This incredibly original Fiesta Supersport finished in Sunburst Red, With a uniform deep glossy shine across all panels displaying the hallmarks of a cherished and pampered car

Knowledgeable scrutineers will be amazed how this fragile example has survived in the correct Ford production guise retaining its factory original panels

Unique to the Ford Fiesta Supersport are single holes in the front and rear panes for the bumper fixings in the correctly sized recesses supplements

The obvious bulge in the rear valence to accommodate the spare alloy wheel

Correct Hella halogen headlights and Ford twin driving lamps remain fitted along with the radiator grille in matching body colour all special Supersport features

The black polyurethane front and rear spoilers and wheelarch extensions remain undamaged.

INTERNAL

The reclining front seats finished in Savannah and Carla Supersport Red fabric (Code K1) are still in amazing condition. The interior carpet front and rear along with front and rear door cards plus headlining remain undamaged and in the very best of condition

All original information gauges and illuminated switchgear remain in working order and even the upgraded mono radio stereo cassette player as part of the optional Executive Pack remains fitted and functional!

The boot area is spotless and completely original. The plastic factory fit boot tray remains in situ containing the original Ford jack.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The Kent 2V engine, code J3E with 1297cc produces 66PS and performs brilliantly in such a lightweight car. Many original features unique to the Supersport will please perfectionists such as the metal build plate with correct identification digits and the front strut tops are of the flatter design unlike all other Fiesta bodyshells

The huge washer bottles fitted due to the option of headlight washers.

 The 4-speed synchromesh manual gearbox operates smoothly and precise

Vehicle drives superb throughout with progressive uptake on the throttle and precise engagement in all gears

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

With original stunning Ford RS 4-spoke 13 x 6 alloy wheels with black centre caps being standard fitment to the Supersport and are an important visual enhancement

Matching 185/60/R13 tyres are fitted including the spare all of which have ample tread. The dual line servo assisted brakes with 8.7” front discs and 7.0” rear drums bring the car to a precise controlled stop.

HISTORY FILE

On the 18th July 1980 the Ford Press Office announced the launch of their latest special edition model, based on the Fiesta 1300cc “S” and named the Fiesta Supersport. Only 3000 were built and this genuine example was produced in 1981. Registered on the 23rd October 1981.

Extensively restored in 2011, This Supersport was featured by Torque Monkeys in 2015 when it was described as looking superb with the the underneath as clean as shiny as the top.

Finished in Sunburst Red with Red Carla Check Interior finished to a very high standard with Original Rs alloys fully refurbished along with new tyres all round.

Complete with the original book pack stamped between 1981 & 1996 along with previous historic mot certificates from 1994 to 1999 also stamped by the same testing station & various MOT’S dating from 2011 until 2018 when last tested at 81288 miles. 

A handful of receipts along with many old tax discs and original handbook & leaflets accompany the car.

This highly collectable model has become virtually impossible to source in such an original condition and is now ready for the next custodian to enjoy.

V5 Present And HPi Clear.