1980 Ford Fiesta Base Hatchback 2-door 1.6l on 2040-cars
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States
Body Type:Hatchback
Engine:1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:GAS
For Sale By:Private Seller
Interior Color: Tan
Make: Ford
Number of Cylinders: 4
Model: Fiesta
Trim: Base Hatchback 2-Door
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Drive Type: RWD
Mileage: 31,360
Exterior Color: Tan
This is a 1980 base model Ford Fiesta MK1. It's small, and a cool little European car. First generation and only imported for a couple of years. Manufactured in Germany but has the larger 1.6L motor compared to the 1.1 and 1.3 found in many Fiestas and Festivas. Averages about 40 mpg I'd guess. It is a 4 speed transmission, and a very basic car. No power steering or power brakes. But almost all brake components have been replaced. New components: brake master cylinder, hoses, wheel cylinders, calipers, drums, self adjust arms and cams, E-brake cables, rear hatch struts, fuel pump, plugs, plug wires The car is very cold-natured. The choke mechanism has been removed but I will include a very nice correct replacement Italian Weber carb to the buyer. I also have 3 or 4 different repair manuals to go with the car. All lights, signals, and horn work. It is currently inspected, registered, tagged, and driven in NC. I have a clear NC title. The car has usual rust issues, one spot on the rear quarter where rear screen washer tank leaked. Also rust along front lower lip below bumper, and some around the passenger side bumper mount. Floor pans have some weak areas, mostly due to a leaky passenger side window seal allowing water in during hard rains.Car cranks up, runs, drives, and stops fine. I drove it for months every day at highway speeds around 60-70mph, but will go 80 without a problem. Carb is showing age though and should probably be swapped with the replacement I am providing. Shifts fine. Main issue for me is the muffler. It is straight piped with a cherry bomb. Not only is it too loud but is run too close to the front frame rail and sometimes vibrates against it making unneccessary noise. These cars are kind of rare here in the U.S. and I'd say it's at least worth my asking price considering it is currently in driver condition and not rotted or gutted out like many I see for sale.
speedo states 31360 but has turned over at least once, probably not twice though given the engine condition. If you are close enough to come look at it or just have general questions, feel free to call at 336-648-1487, or use the ebay message option. If you call and I don't answer , I am likely at work which is generally from 2:30pm-1am. Just leave a message and I will call back. Edit: While driving around tonight, about 10 minutes ago to get gas and stop by the store, the bulb that lights the speedometer went out. The other dash lights including the fuel gauge/temp light still work, so I am assuming it is just the bulb. But wanted to mention it. |
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