Registration – H833 HNO

Chassis No. – WF0AXXGBBALU58061

M.O.T. – NO

Odometer – 108,814

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.

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