AN ICONIC Ford Focus which was left in storage for more than 20 years is now available to buy at a car auction – with less than 200 miles on the clock.
A Ford Focus LX from the year 2002 has resurfaced at a collector’s auction and is in pristine condition – with one Ford expert even claiming it “looks like it just rolled off the assembly line”.
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The economy sedan, which was delivered to a dealership in the city of Kalispell, Montana, had never been registered, as the dealership went out of business shortly after receiving the motor.
As a result, the Focus was locked away in storage for two decades – before it was sold in 2022.
Now, back on the market with just 134 miles on the clock, the modern classic is expected to receive plenty of attention during an upcoming auction.
According to the BringATrailer listing, the seller has spent a pretty penny getting the motor road-worthy, after it had been left idle for more than 20 years.
Tweaks and repairs include replacement tyres, a new timing belt, battery and fuel pump, and minor DIY tweaks such as flushing the coolant and even changing the oil.
Underneath the hood lies the original Ford 2.0L I-4 engine which is now rarely used in their cars.
It generates 110 bhp and more than a decent amount of torque to the front wheels.
It is powered with a five-speed manual stick and, if nothing else, is undoubtedly unique.
The car is finished in a fetching Twilight Blue Metalic along with black plastic bodyside mouldings.
The classic motor is equipped with power steering and its braking is done by antilock front discs and rear drums.
The listing reports some minor damage to the exterior of the car – which is said to be from hail storms.
Strangely enough, there are cuts on the right side of the dashboard and a burn mark on the driver’s seat.
The auction ends in just a matter of days, and those looking to get behind the wheel of the 2002 relic will have to match the current bid of £3,000.
This comes after an iconic British classic was put up for sale at a bargain price with just 39 miles on the clock.
And one couple has found an “almost extinct” motor gathering dust at a classic car auction – and it even has a nostalgic bumper sticker.
