Beschreibung
Ford Sierra XR4i 4x4 – Very Original Show Car
At the 1985 Geneva Motor Show, the four-wheel drive Sierra XR4x4 was launched. The Ford had two viscous differentials with two thirds of the power directed towards the rear wheels thus retaining the car's rear-wheel drive characteristics while taking handling to a level similar to that of the Audi Quattro.
The 5 door Series 2 was introduced in 1987 with a slightly larger 2. 9 V6 delivering 150BHP giving a top speed of 125mph. There was not a lot for the Blue Oval fans not to like and sales were strong throughout the production life of the car.
Our ex-Ford registered demonstrator (OO Ford Essex registration) was purchased from Ford by the second keeper, Mr Lewry in 1989 and he retained the Sierra for the next 26 years. The car was meticulously maintained by him and covered just over 60k miles before being put into storage in 1999.
Purchased by the third owner in 2014 the car was recommissioned with new clutch, fuel pump/ tank, stainless exhaust, battery, brakes and a full service.
Today the Sierra is very original with some retro/ back-in-the-day additions such as the red XR4i and Ford badges that the previous owner added to replicate the car he had owned in the 1990’s. All easily reversed if desired.
Overall the car is in lovely condition right down to the original Ford radio / cassette. She comes with the original information pack, service book with 12 stamps, invoices and old MOTs backing up warranted mileage of 88k – a truly exceptional survivor with rust free body/ excellent mechanics.
Milestones have sold this remarkable survivor three times in the last five years – we love buying our cars back as we know they are good.
The under-rated XR4i is an immensely entertaining driver’s car that will draw attention wherever it is parked and give huge pleasure to the next lucky keeper. Needs to be viewed to be fully appreciated.
