1989 Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth

[Owain]

Nice one, looks great in that colour too, not too many of them about
Post it up on Passionford.com if you havn't already - someone on there may know the history/more about it too.
Hope you'r happy with it, good choice

[Xenocide]

That's gorgeous - nice one!

You're lucky enough to have my 2000th post of utter drivel in your thread! Result!

[Owain]

Xenocide said:

That's gorgeous - nice one!

You're lucky enough to have my 2000th post of utter drivel in your thread! Result!

1900th you mean?

Almost!

[Adz The Rat]

That is very very nice!
I would love one but just couldnt afford to maintain one

[Car Mad Craig]

hiya
nice car mate and i hope you look after it because too many of these cars have been thrashed or crashed.
This also might be a good time to say that i have 15 issues of fast ford for sale and i also have a speed freaks china model of an rs500 that hasnt been removed from its box.
if anyone is interested please let me know.

[Ecurie Ecosse]

What a beaut - nice one!

[SMcP114]

M111 PEE said:

Should have got the escort cosworth imo

Em, most people work on a set budget when buying a car. An Escort Cosworth would be quite a bit more expensive..

That's like you posting up pics of an Escort Cosworth, and me saying "Should have got the new Focus Rs imo"..

Lovely car mate, always good to see another fast ford on the road..

[minisloth]

Nice one! Would love to own one of these but I don't think the insurance companies would allow it.

[andygtt]

Fantastic car, almost the same spec as the one I had which I built up from standard (I owned it 10 years).... still got most of it in my loft lol (including interior, Wheels, loom, ECU etc etc lol.

Bloody good choice.

[Xenocide]

Owain said:

Xenocide said:

That's gorgeous - nice one!

You're lucky enough to have my 2000th post of utter drivel in your thread! Result!

1900th you mean?

Almost!

Hah, oh yes. I'm a bit special.

[AB Car Pix]

Awesome car.......... I want it!

[John Laverick]

Nice ... what is the spec of the escort in the background. Looks like a sleeper?

[Olivera]

John Laverick said:

Nice ... what is the spec of the escort in the background. Looks like a sleeper?

The Escort in the background is a friends 1.4GL estate... However it is actually running a 2.0l zetec engine with webber throttle bodies. Fast and very loud!

[rsstman]

very nice. if i knew it would be 100% reliable and not rusty i would snap one up in a heartbeat.

[John Laverick]

Olivera said:

John Laverick said:

Nice ... what is the spec of the escort in the background. Looks like a sleeper?

The Escort in the background is a friends 1.4GL estate... However it is actually running a 2.0l zetec engine with webber throttle bodies. Fast and very loud!

I thought it looked a bit naughty!! You can never be sure whats under the bonnet of an old escort!!

[Shropshiremike]

Owain said:

Nice one, looks great in that colour too, not too many of them about

Yep, lovely example - look after it and have fun

[Olivera]

Update - car is in at Sitech Racing to get checked out. Despite being in good condition for its age it requires (so far):

Full Service
Engine Setup
Both front calipers refurbished due to non-functioning pistons
New front discs due to pitting
New front pads due to pitting

And it hasn't been road tested yet...

[asbo]

Lovely Chris.

Perhaps it needs run down to the ring...?

[Diesel Meister]

asbo said:

Lovely Chris.

Perhaps it needs run down to the ring...?

I dare say the cobwebs would be dislodged by a little track excursion entitled "Meister Werk-Out"

[Shropshiremike]

Olivera said:

Update - car is in at Sitech Racing to get checked out. Despite being in good condition for its age it requires (so far):

Full Service
Engine Setup
Both front calipers refurbished due to non-functioning pistons
New front discs due to pitting
New front pads due to pitting

And it hasn't been road tested yet...

That's not too bad - just front brake renewal really, perhaps it was sat idle for a long time outside?
The brakes when working OK are fantastic on the 2wders