Lot details Registration No: G544WNA Chassis No: WFOFXXGBBFLY26318 Mot Expiry: Oct 2011
Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. The aerodynamic styling was arguably ahead of its time and caused initial controversy - one eminent UK journalist nicknaming it the `jelly mould'. Ford had the last laugh, however, with sales eventually reaching 1,299,993 units over the 11 years of production; making it Britain's 10th most popular car up to that time. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i in 1983. This was followed by the XR 4x4 in 1985, the Sierra RS Cosworth in 1986, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth in 1987, the Sierra Sapphire in 1988 and the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 in 1990; some 12,250 of which were manufactured before Ford's power mantle was assumed by the Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. Though the 4x4 Sapphire never managed to emulate the two-wheel drive Cosworth's victory in a round of the World Rally Championship (Corsica, 1988), it nevertheless become a popular and successful weapon in national events, and examples are still contesting club rallies to this day.
The right-hand drive, White RS Cosworth Sapphire 4x4 being offered was built in April 1990. We understand the first owner retained this handsome Ford for nearly thirteen years, during which time a mere 27,000 miles were travelled. Interestingly, the original sales invoice for ú24,000 shows the car was fitted with a Brodie-Britain Phase 1 chip when new (increasing output to a claimed 270bhp) not to mention a full leather interior, premium sound system and ultrasonic alarm. Over the years, the sports saloon has been further upgraded with a turbo boost gauge, Magnex stainless steel exhaust system and Koni dampers. In all other respects we are told the `Cossie' is in "unmolested original condition" with "excellent" interior, "undamaged" wheels and bumpers and "rustfree" bodywork. This classic Ford comes complete with: a "full service history"; all previous MOTs; a current MOT valid until November and two sets of keys. Good-looking, rapid and sure-footed, these fast Fords have a well established following. Needless to say, good, unmolested examples are therefore increasingly sought-after.
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