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1978 Ford Fiesta Mki on 2040-cars

Year:1978 Mileage:28190 Color: Yellow /
Tan

Location:

Snohomish, Washington, United States

Transmission:4 Speed
Engine:1.6L 1598CC 98Cu. In. l4 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated
Body Type:Hatchback
Vehicle Title:Clear

Condition:
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VIN (Vehicle Identification Number): GCFBUY62812
Year: 1978
Exterior Color: Yellow
Make: Ford
Interior Color: Tan
Model: Fiesta
Number of Cylinders: 4
Trim: Base Hatchback 2-Door
Drive Type: FWD
Mileage: 28,190

This is a 1978 Ford Fiesta MkI, made in Germany and imported into the USA for three model years, 1978-1980. It is in great driving condition. It looks great and is ready to be driven home.

This was originally a Southern California car and is rust free, except for a small amount of surface rust around the right rear window. The yellow paint is bright and shiny with only a few very minor blemishes. Underneath the car looks great and there are no signs of accident damage or repair.

The interior is in great condition. The seat upholstery pictured is not original, however, these are merely professionally installed seat covers - done by the original owner many years ago. The original black/white houndstooth upholstery is underneath. I cannot attest to the condition of the upholstery - except to confirm that the original seat upholstery exists beneath the aftermarket covers. The door panels, headliner and dash are all original and in very nice condition. The car has a radio and is wired for speakers, but there are none installed. The speaker wiring is there and already run into the back of the car (seen in the pictures of the rear cargo area). The heater works well and the two speed fan works as expected; it is missing a knob on one of the controls, but a replacement one will be included with the car. The wheels and tires are in very good condition, with approximately 3000 miles on them.

Mechanically, the engine was rebuilt 30,000 miles ago. The car itself has just over 128,000 miles. It starts right up and drives very well and has good power and fuel economy. The brakes were recently redone, new all around - calipers, rotors, drums and pads - new master brake cylinder. Also done were fresh wheel bearings and front end alignment. The car tracks well and stops straight and true. The front struts are KYB GR2 and nearly new.

You will be hard pressed to find another Fiesta in this great condition. I had been looking for a long time when this one came along and have not seen one since. I had originally planned to turn this one into a street racer, but it is way too nice to start tearing it apart, so I am passing it along to the next person to look after.

A deposit of $500 is due within 24 hours of auction end via Paypal

The balance is due within 7 days of auction end via cashier's check or cash in person

Buyer is responsible for pick up, shipping costs and arrangements.

Car must be picked up within 14 days of auction end.

I reserve the right to end the auction at any time.

A personal inspection is recommended and encouraged.

The Fiesta can be viewed by appointment in Snohomish, WA (north of Seattle)

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