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Ford Fiesta Finesse (1983)

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The Mk1 Ford Fiesta Finesse was a special edition model released in April 1983. 12000 vehicles were produced which is the largest quantity of any of the Mk1 limited run models.

Internal equipment included a 4 spoke steering wheel, Truro trim, A-frame front head restraints, door bins and Ghia-type door trims. Also fitted as standard was a quartz clock, rear coat hooks and front grab handles, cigar lighter and colour keyed fabric.

The Mark 1 Finesse came with a choice of four transverse mounted engines, 950cc units producing 40 or 45bhp respectively, a 1.1 ‘Economy’ engine, or a 66bhp 1.3 version giving the most power.

Externally, the Fiesta Finesse was decorated with distinctive wide side striping, a tailgate finesse vinyl decal, and black centre caps fitted to the 13” steel wheels.
A glass sunroof which could be tilted or removed was fitted as standard, along with a heated rear screen with wash and wipe.

An optional extra pack was available for the Finesse which included driving lamps, front and rear overridders and wheel trim rings.

Fiesta Finesse Colour & Trim Variations

Colours listed are based on information taken from 'Ford Cars' brochures, ordered by year of availablity.

Colour Name Colour Type Year Colour Code Paint Sample Interior Pattern Interior Colour Interior Sample
Cardinal RedSolid1983RFord Cardinal Red
Coral BeigeSolid1983F3Ford Coral Beige
Diamond WhiteSolid1983BFord Diamond White
Ocean BlueSolid1983NFord Ocean Blue
Pastel GreySolid1983 
Pine GreenSolid1983H2Ford Pine Green
Polar GreySolid1983Ford Polar Grey
Caspian BlueMetallic19833Ford Caspian Blue
Champagne GoldMetallic19830Ford Champagne Gold
Crystal GreenMetallic1983Ford Crystal Green
Havana BrownMetallic1983 
Imperial RedMetallic19832Ford Imperial Red
Nimbus GreyMetallic1983 
Strato SilverMetallic1983VFord Strato Silver

Known UK Fiesta Finesse Vehicles

We currently have 47 Mk1 Ford Fiesta Finesse cars on the database. If yours isn't listed then please add it by filling out the form on the register page.

Registration Model Year Engine Size Transmission Fuel Type Colour Status Details
A114 **FFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolBlueOn the RoadView >
A15* *LFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
A166 **TFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
A174 **XFinesse19841.004spd ManualPetrolCaspian BlueOff the RoadView >
A199 **XFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolCoral BeigeOff the RoadView >
A206 **PFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolGreyUnknownView >
A207 **XFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolPurpleUnknownView >
A269 **WFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
A272 **OFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolWhiteUnknownView >
A281 **XFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolStrato SilverUnknownView >
A353 **BFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolDove GreyOff the RoadView >
A409 **GFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
A438 **VFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolCardinal RedUnknownView >
A448 **CFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolCrystal GreenOff the RoadView >
A486 **EFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolGreenUnknownView >
A494 **UFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolCoral BeigeUnknownView >
A529 **CFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolScrappedView >
A535 **JFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
A66* *HFinesseUnknown1.14spd ManualPetrolScrappedView >
A676 **DFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolPine GreenOff the RoadView >
A687 **WFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolCardinal RedScrappedView >
A721 **XFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolCrystal GreenUnknownView >
A759 **FFinesseUnknown1.14spd ManualPetrolDiamond WhiteUnknownView >
A804 **WFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
A812 **BFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolBROWNOn the RoadView >
A818 **RFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
A84* *EFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolGreyUnknownView >
A864 **XFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolBlueUnknownView >
CJU7 **YFinesse19831.04spd ManualBeigeOff the RoadView >
COG6 **YFinesseUnknown4spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
DLL3 **YFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolOcean BlueUnknownView >
EBJ8 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolStrato SilverUnknownView >
ECW8 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolChampagne GoldOff the RoadView >
ELW* *YFinesse19834spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
EWD3 **YFinesseUnknown1.34spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
FBE5 **YFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolCoral BeigeScrappedView >
FBE5 **YFinesseUnknown4spd ManualPetrolUnknownView >
FVC* *YFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolCoral BeigeUnknownView >
FVH5 **YFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolChampagne GoldUnknownView >
GAH1 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolGoldOn the RoadView >
GPW9 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolCoral BeigeOn the RoadView >
HKN4 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolOn the RoadView >
NOT8 **YFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolPine GreenOn the RoadView >
NOW6 **YFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolRedOn the RoadView >
OGO6 **YFinesse19831.04spd ManualPetrolBlackUnknownView >
OMB8 **YFinesse19831.14spd ManualPetrolScrappedView >
PGH* *YFinesse19831.34spd ManualPetrolBlackOn the RoadView >

*Disclaimer: Please note that the information contained in our Retro Fiesta Register is reliant on submissions by owners and enthusiasts, whilst we make every effort to ensure it's accuracy, we cannot be sure that it is 100% correct. If you can improve on the information listed please contact us via email at info@projectbobcat.com

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