FORD ESCORT

For Sale: Ford Escort XR3i SE500 Cabriolet – The Ultimate Collector’s Example

🚗 One of Only 500 Limited Edition Models
🔵 Finished in Rare Pacifica Blue Metallic
🛠 Full Restoration – Showroom Condition
🎵 Upgraded Pioneer Sound System
⚙ RS Turbo Engine Upgrade
✅ Full Custom Leather Recaro Interior with rear headrests and blue contrast stitching

This Ford Escort XR3i SE500 Cabriolet is a true collector’s gem—one of just 500 Special Edition models ever built. Unofficially known as the ‘All Blue’ or ‘SE500,’ every example was finished in Pacifica Blue Metallic with a matching full-leather interior. This particular car stands out even further, having been upgraded with:

✔ Full Leather Recaro Interior with rear headrests and blue contrast stitching
✔ Complete Interior Retrim
✔ Full Exterior & Underside Restoration, including a full respray
✔ Brand-New Hood
✔ New Wheels & Tyres
✔ New Suspension
✔ Roof Hydraulics

Unlike most SE500s, which were registered in 1990 with a ‘G’ plate, this example is a rare 01 August 1990 ‘H’ plate, making it one of the very last off the production line.

The Ultimate XR3i SE500 – Restored, Enhanced & Ready to Thrill

This isn’t just a restoration—it’s a reimagination of what the XR3i SE500 should have been.
When the previous owner took on this meticulous rebuild, they didn’t just restore it to factory spec; they took it further, adding the upgrades every Ford enthusiast would have wanted back in the ‘90s.
• RS Turbo engine upgrade – A powerhouse transformation delivering an exhilarating driving experience.
• Ultra-rare RS steering wheel – Retaining the original for purists.
• High-end Pioneer sound system – Over £1,500 spent crafting the ultimate in-car audio experience.
• Original Dolphin colour screen CD player – A nostalgic touch that defined the era.

This SE500 is more than a collector’s piece—it’s a time machine to the ‘90s, packed with the dream upgrades every XR3i fan wished for.


A True Enthusiast’s Opportunity
Originally, we intended to keep this car in our private collection, but we believe these cars deserve to be driven and appreciated. That’s why we’re offering you the chance to own what we confidently call the best SE500 available today.

💰 £18,495

We understand this is not the cheapest SE500 on the market, but we welcome any serious buyer to first view the only other SE500 to come up for sale in the last six months—which requires a full rebuild—before inspecting this one. The difference speaks for itself.

RAC-Approved Dealer Benefits Included

Why Buy From Us?
✅ RAC-Approved Dealer – Buy with confidence
✅ Free RAC Breakdown Cover & History Check
✅ 12 Months MOT & Full Service Included
✅ Nationwide Delivery Available

📞 Call 01406 373474 for more information (even out of hours).
📩 Feel free to contact us anytime to discuss this vehicle further.

This is a rare chance to own an SE500 in better-than-showroom condition—don’t miss out! 🚗💙