Pong381 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Very stupid question, probably, but I've recently bought a classic Escort xr3i Cabriolet. It was first registered in January 1986. Does this make it a very early Mk 4 or a late Mk 3? How can I tell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 17 minutes ago, Pong381 said: Very stupid question, probably, but I've recently bought a classic Escort xr3i Cabriolet. It was first registered in January 1986. Does this make it a very early Mk 4 or a late Mk 3? How can I tell? I owned a 1986 XR3i, and a 1990 RS Turbo. The headlights are the primary visual difference, earlier one had angular shaped ones with later a more curved shape. Post a photo... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 The bonnet is another very easy decider. Mk3 bonnet is totally flat across the front. Mk4 bonnet curves down with the badge on it and headlight cut-outs each end. Registration date is not relevant as some cars sit in the compound for months before being registered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Mk3 has the five ridges on the rear tail lights, |MK4 smooth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveT70 Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Just now, DaveT70 said: Mk3 has the five ridges on the rear tail lights, |MK4 smooth Ah, cabriolet, now they could be the same actually. Post a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenFord Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 6 minutes ago, DaveT70 said: Post a picture 1 hour ago, StephenFord said: Post a photo... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unofix Posted March 29 Share Posted March 29 Escort Mk3 and Mk4 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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