1980 FORD FIESTA

FOR SALE

A mind blowing Mk1 Ford Fiesta 1.1 L with 8,134 miles and one owner from new!

EQUIPMENT

Black louvred design radiator grille, drag-reducing aerofoil section, integral front air dam, bright bumpers with black inserts, bright waist rail, bright driver’s door mirror, bodyside coachline, L badge on rear door, tungsten headlamps, reversing lamp, heated rear window, quick action single fold rear bench seat with automatic lock, storage compartment under rear floor, front passenger glove compartment and package shelf, air blending heater with two-speed fan, three ashtrays, two-speed wipers, folding detachable rear package tray, three grab handles. Dealer Options: Passenger door mirror.

EXTERIOR

This ultimate collector quality Fiesta boasts wonderful credentials of just one owner and 8,134 miles from new! Finished in Diamond White, (Code B 3), the paintwork gleams and all body panels are factory fitment. Close inspection of this unicorn of Fiesta’s will reveal the bodywork in amazing condition and an original underside in perfect structural condition. The panels are pin straight with linear gaps and crisp seams preserved. Close scrutiny reveals nothing other than a handful of carefully touched in markings. Trim sections, original lenses and factory glass are preserved throughout, the latter having registration etching to all panes. The chrome bumpers with black insert are pristine and the supplying dealer steel number plates and front and rear screen stickers remain fitted. The rear screen sticker is faded. As we fast approach the 50th anniversary of the Ford Fiesta, what better way of celebrating this milestone with this very special one owner example with miniscule mileage?

INTERIOR

The original L specification Houndstooth Fabric Trim in Black and Red, (Code H 1), remains preserved in breath taking original condition. The fabric and structure to the seats is perfect and thanks to garage storage from new, there is no sunlight fading whatsoever. The door cards, carpets and headlining are immaculate. Such is the untouched nature of this car that even factory stickers remain on the seat belt buckles! The wonderfully sparse fascia is fully intact in showroom order, and all equipment and functions, albeit minimal, operate perfectly. The very critical eye will note nothing other than a few faint scratches to the top of the inner doors and one rear side trim where the vinyl has shrunk slightly. The spotless luggage space has the original Ford jack and brace as well as factory foam insulation and PDI build sticker intact. Totally unspoilt, it is difficult to imagine this interior being surpassed.

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

This delightful Fiesta 1.1 L is powered by the 1117cc four-cylinder OHV unit developing a hair-raising 53bhp! The instantly recognisable engine hum is hugely nostalgic and the car performs brilliantly. The engine bay is a concours judges dream in a condition that almost defies believe. The engine, gearbox and all ancillaries have been meticulously cleaned and detailed to a phenomenal level. The car has undergone major recommissioning after being off the road for many years and where possible under safety constraints, original and genuine Motorcraft service items are used and retained including plug leads, filters and other consumables. Fragile stickers and labels to original components such as the coil and brake servo, long lost on most cars, have remained intact and bright. Brackets, clips and fittings retain the factory anodised coating. Panels stampings to inner wings as well and VIN and body plates are preserved. The four-speed gearbox operates well and this spirited little Fiesta with all its low mileage tightness is an absolute hoot to drive!

WHEELS, TYRES & BRAKES

The factory steel wheels of size 4 x 12 are in perfect order with all black centre caps intact. Brand new and very expensive premium classic style Michelin MX-145 R12 are fitted to all four road wheels and the spare wheel still wears the factory original virgin Michelin XZX tyre. Servo-assisted, which was standard on the 1100 engine, the diagonally split brakes with discs up front and self-adjusting drums at the rear operate correctly having been subject to full overhaul in October 2025.

HISTORY FILE

Registered new on the 21st April 1980 by Ford Main Dealer, Gilbert Rice Ltd in Horsham, the first and only owner was a Miss Histed. Purchased later in life as her first car, Miss Histed decided she wanted to start driving, and with a mild disability requiring her to have a modified clutch pedal she passed her test. The car was always garaged and used sparingly as Miss Histed felt that she was never overly fond of being a motorist, despite the freedom it offered. In the 1980’s she decided she no longer wished to drive but did not want to part with the car just in case and so it remained, in the garage. In 1996 she initially made the decision to sell the car and took it for MOT which it passed. However, she changed her mind and decided not to sell the car. The exact same scenario happened in 2007 where again the car passed the MOT but she once more decided she could not part with it, despite her Nephew now being involved and writing to the Fiesta Club GB asking for advice on what to do with the car! This letter and the reply from the Club Chairman are in the history folder. In 2025, KGF Classic Cars were contacted by said Nephew who told us about the car and that it was now definitely for sale. Intrigued by the one owner, low mileage credentials and indeed the ownership story, we made the journey to inspect the car in its garage and upon first sight we could not believe our eyes. Even covered in dust after many years of storage, it was immediately clear just how preserved and untouched the car had been. The car came back to headquarters where it has been a real labour of love undertaking the recommissioning. Meticulous attention to detail has been observed with full recommissioning to the engine, braking, ignition and fuel systems. Care has been taken to retain as many original and genuine Ford parts as possible within the constraints of safety. The car now drives just as you would expect of the mere 8,134 miles and the experience is likened to that of driving a Mk1 Fiesta within it’s first year on the road!

The handbook contains service stamps in the early 1980’s from the supplying dealership, and the spare keys with supplying dealer leather key fob and all handbooks are present. A large folder holds receipts for the recommissioning work and there is even an original Ford range brochure from 1980! Only physical inspection and test drive of this incredible example allows you to appreciate just how special this pinnacle survivor is.

MOT November 2026, HPI Clear.

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