Highlights

Recent restoration and respray
Only three registered keepers from new
Engine fully rebuilt by Ford Lotus mechanic
Stylish Nouveau Red burgundy metallic paintwork
Long MOT to November 2025 with no advisories
Factory standard 201bhp 4x4 Cossie

The Appeal

It took Ford a little while to respond to the threat from Audi, BMW and others, but when it did, the result was inspired. The final version of the Cossie-tuned Sierra was both a luxury four-door express and a potent 201bhp road rocket. There was nothing else quite like it on the road.

Here is one of the last built. It is finished in attractive Nouveau Red burgundy metallic and pleasingly factory standard. It is in very good condition due to a recent full bare metal restoration and respray that also included an engine rebuild by a Ford Lotus mechanic.

The car has only recently been put back on the road and has covered few miles since all that work. As such, it is a great opportunity for the enthusiast. It carries a long MOT to November 2025 with no advisories and is reported to have full service history that verifies the low mileage for the year of 115,928 miles.

These are brutally capable and entertaining cars that also work well as practical dailies. Here is a chance to buy a car where someone else has put in all the work.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 4th January 1993
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2017
Full service history
Vendor reports that this verifies the mileage of 115,928 miles
Recently restored including full shell respray
Engine reportedly rebuilt by Ford Lotus mechanic
Car off the road between 2019 and 2024 based on MOT records
MOT to 4th November 2025 with 15,928 miles showing on test (115,928 miles)
No advisories on current MOT test
Current mileage reported as (1)15,928 miles

The Condition

Shell stripped and subject to restoration and respray
Finished in correct Nouveau Red burgundy metallic
Paintwork in very good order with some light marks to note in photos
These include some stone chips and edge chips are shown
Vendor reports some light marks to rear arches
We are also told of some deterioration to windscreen but not MOT advisory
Lattice alloy wheels appear to have been restored and present very well
Fitted with recent new tyres since photographs were taken
Completed car
Black leather interior in very good, factory-standard interior with Recaro front seats
Ford stereo needs repairing as it stopped working after battery was charged
Headlining is presentable but shows light sagging around grab handles
Boot carpet and spare wheel present
Supplied with factory Ford stereo as shown
Strut tops present well as does the underside
No structural advisories on current MOT
Specification includes electric windows and glass sunroof
No reported faults with electrical equipment, switchgear or dials

The Mechanics

1,993 16V 201bhp turbocharged 4cyl engine
‘Green top’ factory engine with catalyser
Engine rebuilt by Ford Lotus mechanic according to seller
5spd manual gearbox
4x4 system
New piston rings and shell bearings as part of the engine rebuild
Oil pump replaced
No reported running or driving issues
Few miles covered since engine rebuild
No mechanical or running gear advisories on the current MOT

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Comments

David k••••

2 days ago

This is for the seller how many miles have you done since engine re build ( is it settled in ok and what would you score it out of 10, I see it’s been through repairs and new paint was this done by yourself I’m in glasgow would it be possible to view / test drive prior to bidding .. Thanks ..