When did you last see a 'Jellymould' Sierra?
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Watching a documentary lat night on BBC4 about Fords at Dagenham got me thinking that I see far more old Fords from the 60s & '70s than from the '80s on the road.
I remember the release of the Sierra and the kind of weird excitement at seeing the first one of this new shape on the road in the early '80s.
Can't remember the last time I saw one of these, which is probably a good thing as they do look pretty dreadful, especially in basic 'L' form
A quick look through the classifieds on here shows that there are still some about, but I haven't seen one for years.
Oh, and when did RS500s become so expensive?
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2616536.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2524572.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/2524558.htm
Saw one last week in Gateshead, smoke spewing out of the engine like a scene from Spyhunter.
I had an Xr4x4 briefly a long time ago. Hated it. Rough engine, nasty gearbox and clutch, awful driving position, and drank enough fuel to keep Saudi Arabia going for eternity.
Handled well between petrol stations and the local ford garage. Quite simply the most unreliable car i have ever owned. Will never buy another Ford.
I had an Xr4x4 briefly a long time ago. Hated it. Rough engine, nasty gearbox and clutch, awful driving position, and drank enough fuel to keep Saudi Arabia going for eternity.
Handled well between petrol stations and the local ford garage. Quite simply the most unreliable car i have ever owned. Will never buy another Ford.
There's a red XR4x4 that's popped up around me recently. Definitely looking a bit leggy and tired, but obviously someone's P&J. Never see any other ones about.
It actually looks exactly like one that belonged to a family friend in 1990. First car that I experienced 4x4 grip on the road in. Loved it.
It actually looks exactly like one that belonged to a family friend in 1990. First car that I experienced 4x4 grip on the road in. Loved it.
just the other day I was thinking how a mate had an MGB years ago, it was considered a classic car already, he'd restored it
this was in about 1990, the car was from 1972
In 1992 I had a Hillman Minx 111c from 1962, that was considered a really old car, it was only a bit older then than the first Sierra is now
this was in about 1990, the car was from 1972
In 1992 I had a Hillman Minx 111c from 1962, that was considered a really old car, it was only a bit older then than the first Sierra is now
Thankfully, I can't recall. Mk 1 Mondeos too and Mk 2 ones are pretty scarce as well. Likewise any FWD Escort or pre-2000 Fiestas.
Not surprising as they're built for a 10 year/100k life cycle aren't they? Past that and it's a bonus.
See also Cavaliers, Novas, the first three generations of Astra, Carltons, Senators and most Omegas.
Not surprising as they're built for a 10 year/100k life cycle aren't they? Past that and it's a bonus.
See also Cavaliers, Novas, the first three generations of Astra, Carltons, Senators and most Omegas.
Almost every day when I drive past Birch Brothers:
http://www.birchbros.org.uk/used_parts.html
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=bd13+1na&hl=en...
http://www.birchbros.org.uk/used_parts.html
http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?q=bd13+1na&hl=en...
When did I last see a Sierra? As I own one, that’ll be this morning then!
Black XR4x4 with a long list of modifications - nothing too mad though.
Last MOT it only needed a leak on the fuel filter and a dodgy earth sorting out – not bad for a 21 year old Ford.
Unreliable? In the 4 years of my ownership it's needed a new alternator fitting. Nothing else. Not too unreliable, eh?
Black XR4x4 with a long list of modifications - nothing too mad though.
Last MOT it only needed a leak on the fuel filter and a dodgy earth sorting out – not bad for a 21 year old Ford.
Unreliable? In the 4 years of my ownership it's needed a new alternator fitting. Nothing else. Not too unreliable, eh?
Was having this exact converstation with a mate in the car last week "you know, i can't remember the last time i saw a sierra on the road" when, lo and behold, there in front of us, doing about 20mpg, crabbing and lent over at about 10deg to starboard on knackered suspension one hoved into view!! It started a "cars you don't see any more converstation" which was nice....... ;-)
sjg said:
The mechanical bits are popular for kit cars - diffs, gearboxes, uprights, brake stuff, driveshafts, steering column, etc. Kit builders can now have trouble sourcing cheap donor cars as the few non-Cosworth ones left for sale are mint "classic" ones to appeal to the ford fanboys.
This is the reason why you don't see them. Most have been cannibalised to make hideous kit car creations.Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff