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The Bolesworth Castle March 2025 Classic & Performance Car Auction
Sunday, 09th March 2025.
1990 Ford Sierra XR4x4i
*** NO RESERVE*** Genuine barn find as part of a horde of Fords we recently discovered
Registration – H833 HNO
Chassis No. – WF0AXXGBBALU58061
M. O. T. – NO
Odometer – 108, 814
Photographs coming shortly
With the term “barn find” being bandied about with abandon nowadays, we are pleased to confirm that ‘H833 HNO’ genuinely deserves that desirable title. As part of a recently discovered horde of Fords this XR4x4i has been in barn storage for at least 15 years if not longer and in current ownership for over 20 years. Remarkable! Offered here with no reserve this true survivor car represents an entirely original example of the 1990 Sierra model range. With such a long period off the road, ‘H833 HNO’ will clearly require a thorough recommissioning. A truly rare opportunity to acquire such an iconic Ford with such a remarkable back story.
It seems a frighteningly long time since the Sierra appeared to a less than enthusiastic reception. It was a bold and modern design compared to the boxy Cortina and the buying public took a while to acclimatise. When the three door XR4i arrived with its double winged rear spoiler it struggled against the more established 2. 8-litre Capri with which it shared an engine. In 1985 the XR4x4i appeared and inherited the more practical and, by now, more accepted saloon body. With a sophisticated viscous coupled four wheel drive system and a now enlarged 2. 9-litre version of the V6 Cologne engine, the XR4x4i finally came of age and proved much desired and popular. The XR4x4i proved to be rapid, practical and easy to maintain transport. Essentially an Audi Quattro at a substantial saving.
‘H833 HNO’ presents in Ford Radiant Red and looks to be in surprisingly good order, if in need of a good clean. All those signature XR attributes are evident including the headlamp wipers, body coloured bumpers, boot lid spoiler and original RS style lattice alloy wheels. Given this Sierra entering a barn shaped time warp 15 to 20 years ago it is thought to remain in a highly original condition, with that reportedly original miniscule mileage. Incredible.
In summary:
· A miniscule mileage barn find example of the most popular saloon bodied XR4x4
· Remaining in a highly original condition throughout
· Presented in a vibrant and popular Ford livery
This Car has been entered into Hampson Auctions, The Bolesworth classic and performance car and motorcycle auction, which will be held at Bolesworth Castle, Tattenhall, Chester, CH3 9JJ on Sunday 09th March 2025.
Viewing sessions will take place at Bolesworth castle from 9am - 7pm on Saturday 08th March and from 9am - 12:00 on Sunday 09th March, with the auction itself commencing at 12pm on Sunday 09th March, and you are very welcome to join us there.
Prospective buyers can bid in the room, online, over the telephone or via commission – please contact Hampson Auctions directly if you would like to arrange one of the latter two options, or if you would like to request a condition report.
The auction catalogue so far is available to view via our website.
Auction entries are currently still being accepted, if you have a vehicle which you would like to consign, please contact us.
Buyer's Premium 12. 5%
