Highlights

Well cared for and potent Sumo
1999 build with only 8,228 miles
Top end engine rebuild in 2022
Lots of recent work including carburettor rebuild
Ford Cologne V6 engine delivering 193bhp
New bucket seats and harnesses
New Hallibrand knock offs worth over £2,000
MOT to April 2025 with no advisories

The Appeal

The joy of a Pilgrim Sumo is that it is much more than a recreation of one of motoring’s most evocative sports cars. These Ford-based cars with their light, Cologne V6 motors are as potent and agile as a modern classic.

This low mileage Pilgrim was built and correctly DVLA registered in 1999 and has since covered only 8,300 miles. Naturally it is in very good condition, enhanced by a set of expensive Hallibrand knock-offs.

It runs as well as it looks thanks to a recent top end rebuild of the 2.8L V6 Cologne motor alongside extensive other work such as a carburettor rebuild. It is good for 193bhp according to a recent Dyno report. The motor sits well back in the chassis for excellent weight distribution and will surely sound great through those big side exit tubes.

The car has covered few miles since its last service in 2023 and comes to market with an advisory-free MOT. It will be ready to use and enjoy as the weather begins to improve.

The vendor writes:

“Once warmed up it ticks over very well, and revs evenly. The addition of the electric fuel pump means there is no lag or fuel starvation which was a problem. The lighter V6 in the front pulls well and enables good handling around the corners. Brakes are very good. Great fun to drive.

“I love the looks and engine noise. It has been reliable so I have been happy to take it out on long runs.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st June 1999
Most Pilgrims are based on Ford Sierra or Granada donors
Correctly DVLA registered as a Pilgrim
Four registered keepers since the build in 1999
Current keeper since April 2021
Vehicle Inspectorate Type Approval documentation as shown
Good history file of well organised receipts and invoices
Old MOTs from pre-digital era showing mileage
Dyno print out showing 193bhp dated August 2022
Engine top end rebuild and set up costing £2,299 in July 2022 with invoice
Rear springs replaced with Cobra replica items in January 2023
Wheels purchased at cost of £2,272 in January 2022
Odometer replaced 1st October 2021 due to failure
Mileage at replacement reported to be 7,818 miles
Now showing 410 miles so total mileage since rebuild is 8,228 miles
Vendor reports that car was serviced in 2022 and 2023 following engine work
Car reported to have covered few miles since this servicing work
Dry stored when not in use by current keeper
MOT to 11th April 2025 with 282 miles showing on test and no advisories
MOT records support vendor’s information regarding odometer replacement

The Condition

Built in 1999 and has covered less than 8,500 miles since
Red paintwork in very good condition with only light marks to note in photos
These include some minor scratches around bonnet release handles
Car polished and ceramic sealed according to seller three years ago
Bodywork is well kept with good panel fit and no reported damage or accidents
Protective aluminium guards to rear arches as shown
Underside in very good condition with no structural advisories on last MOT
Chromework and fittings in good order with no notable tarnishing
Recently fitted with expensive 15in Hallibrand knock-offs in light grey with polished rims
Alloy wheels are in very good condition as shown
Recent new tyres all round showing good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
Side exit exhausts with chrome plating and no obvious heat tarnish
Well kept interior with mix of beige dashboard and black bucket seats
Seats and harnesses reported to be new and recent addition and are very well kept
Cabin is in very good condition across dials, door cards and carpets
Grey carpets in good order with no obvious damage or deterioration
Recently fitted with new gearshift gaiter
Roof and frame supplied with car and shown in boot
No reported issues with roof and frame condition
Odometer has been replaced as detailed above
No reported electrical, light or switchgear malfunctions

The Mechanics

Appears to be fitted with Ford Cologne 2,792cc V6 engine
Running Weber carburettor
Cobra cam covers and Ford Cobra chromed air intake
Tidy engine bay with features such as fuel pressure regulator
5spd manual gearbox
Engine top end rebuild in 2022 with very few miles since this work was completed
Engine dyno tested following rebuild as shown at 193bhp
Extensive list of recent work summarised below
No reported running or driving issues
No mechanical or running hear advisories on current MOT

Recent work since vendor acquired car:

New Weber carburettor
New inlet manifold
Air filter replaced
Rebuilt cylinder head and skimmed
Engine set up and tuned
High lift cam installed
Electric fuel pump installed to replace mechanical one
New rear springs
Immobiliser fitted

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