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1993 Ford Sierra Sapphire 4x4 Cosworth

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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Auction Details

  • Year1993
  • MakeFord
  • ModelSierra
  • ColourRed
  • Odometer115,928 Miles
  • Engine size1993cc
  • Seller TypeTrade
  • TownGrampian
  • CountyScotland
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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