A FORD Fiesta that’s over 30 years old can be bought for just £12,995 – due to its incredibly low mileage.
Since 1992, it has chalked up just 139 miles and is being billed as “very possibly” the lowest mileage version of the Mk3 Fiesta “in existence”.
That’s according to Car Cave Scotland owner Alan Potts, who says the original buyer became too ill to drive soon after purchasing the motor in North Finchley.
The Fiesta was handed down to his daughter – who never learned to drive.
But she was emotionally attached to her dad’s motor so held onto it for years, retaining its like-new condition.
An enthusiast eventually claimed the Fiesta phenomenon in 2019, continuing on its careful maintenance.
All panels are original, the paintwork appears untouched and you’d be hard-pressed to find its only slight signs of wear and tear.
Such is the mint condition it even “smells new”.
The car starts and runs, although buyers are warned about the “spongy” brakes and the motor is recommended to put on show rather than on the roads.
Alan claims the Fiesta, which comes with the original invoice from 1992, has never been rained on.
Alan, from Midlothian, Scotland, said: “This is an exceptional little car and very possibly, the lowest mileage Mk3 Fiesta in existence.
“It was bought, as new, in January 1992 by a Gentleman from Potters Bar. He hardly got a chance to use it as he became ill and was unable to drive again.
“The car was passed on to his daughter, who never learned to drive but kept the car for a long time as she couldn’t bear to part with it. It was eventually sold around 2019 to an enthusiast.
“We have the original bill of sale with the car, original handbooks, two keys, a dealer key ring, a dealer mat, the current V5 and previous V5 showing all the owners. The car is remarkable and has never seen the rain.
“It has all the original panels. It’s as new underneath. The paintwork is still lovely – no signs of rust or wear.”
Alan adds that despite a couple of minor chips on the door edge and bonnet, it’s unlikely there is ” a more original example than this”.
He said: “Underneath, all the PDI marks are clearly visible, and everything is like new.
“It still smells like new inside. It’s immaculate as you’d expect with no wear on steering wheels, pedal rubbers or gear knob.
“I’m not sure if we will ever see another one like this.”
