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Classic Ford Hot Hatch left in the garden to rot for 25 years. Will it run? Cardening not Barn Find! In this episode of barnfind episode Jonny Smith digs out an 80s Ford XR in a Kent back garden that was bought by the current owner in 1989. Is it beyond restoration? Does it fire up? Watch on to find out.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro
2:23 Owned since it was 3 yrs old
4:29 Alloys optional
4:50 XR Wheel trims
5:15 Tyre pumping
6:50 EXPLOSION!
7:27 Dragging it out
8:25 Rover 75
9:02 BODYWORK CONDITION
9:52 Boot Rot
10:42 FOR SALE?
11:24 ENGINE BAY
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