A RARE Ford dubbed “one of the vital unique vehicles on the planet” by Jeremy Clarkson is on sale at a cut price worth.
The “trendy traditional” has racked up simply 62,000 miles over the previous twenty years.
The Ford Mondeo turned so widespread within the UK that the time period ‘Mondeo Man’ was used to explain the typical Brit within the Nineteen Nineties.
And the Mondeo ST 220 was one of many most interesting examples of the fan-favourite mannequin.
The variant was solely made between 2002 and 2007 and, in accordance with the itemizing on Automotive & Traditional, is “getting uncommon [to find] on this situation.
Jeremy Clarkson, reviewing the ST220 in 2006 on High Gear, even dubbed it “one of the vital unique vehicles on the planet”.
The presenter stated: “It’s totally well-proportioned and relatively good-looking.
“And my god it drives effectively.
“The steering’s good, the experience’s spot on, it is sensible.”
And with, on the time, a price ticket of simply £24,000 it is easy to see why it was revered as one of many nice vehicles of the individuals.
This one, although, might be had for lots cheaper than that.
The 2003 ST220 is being supplied for simply £4,995 regardless of its wonderful situation and comparatively low mileage.
That is an actual cut price, particularly contemplating that the Mondeo is more likely to go up in worth after being discontinued in 2021.
Even higher, the automotive comes with a bevy of expensive non-compulsory extras already put in.
This features a Bluetooth phone-enabled headset, remodelled exhaust system, preservative-treated chassis and totally rust-proofed subframe.
It is clear from these that the 2 earlier house owners took nice delight in, and nice care of, the engaging silver Mondeo.
The inside is trimmed with spotless Flint gray leather-based and has been totally cleaned.
Likewise, the automotive comes with a full service historical past and 12-month MOT, having solely been serviced final month.
The itemizing provides: “Good situation, couple of small marks right here and there.
“A very nice instance of this appreciating hatchback.
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“A useable trendy traditional with an outstanding engine.”
It comes after a serious automotive model dropped two fashions from its UK lineup, that means it now solely sells hybrids and EVs.