My first Cosworth - 1986 Sierra RS Cosworth
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My first Cosworth - 1986 Sierra RS Cosworth
Then it happened! After some years searching for the right car I'm finally hooked up with a beautiful 1986 3 door Cossie.
I picked it up in Austria last wednesday and drove it home to Denmark without any problems (1300 kms).
Specs:
One owner, garagekept, never damaged, full service, 100% original and only 23519 miles (37851 kms) on it. Everything is documented, even the milage!
The only reason why the car is sold is that the former owner died in november last year, due to natural causes. The widow sold the car to the Cosworth-specialist in Wienna who has served the car. And then they sold it to me.
The crazy thing about this car is that since 1999 it has only driven a bit over 4000 kms. The car still sits on the original Dunlop SP Sport D40 tires which are very to close to new-state. Even original stickers from the Ford-factory is still on the car, both in the cabin, on the outside and underneath.
The only downside on the car is that the former owner had the radiatorgrill painted white, but I will change that back into black ASAP.
I have plans to keep the car 100% standard since it's been my dreamcar since I was very young and that it will be for sunny weekend drives only.
I don't intend to drive on the Dunlup tires, because I think there are much better tires produced today. = Bigger safety, grip etc. But should I keep the tires in my garage, or should I sell them? I have 6 pcs total, all on original alloy-wheels. 2 pcs have never touched the ground and 4 pcs have done 23519 miles.
Here are some pictures of my car.:
I picked it up in Austria last wednesday and drove it home to Denmark without any problems (1300 kms).
Specs:
One owner, garagekept, never damaged, full service, 100% original and only 23519 miles (37851 kms) on it. Everything is documented, even the milage!
The only reason why the car is sold is that the former owner died in november last year, due to natural causes. The widow sold the car to the Cosworth-specialist in Wienna who has served the car. And then they sold it to me.
The crazy thing about this car is that since 1999 it has only driven a bit over 4000 kms. The car still sits on the original Dunlop SP Sport D40 tires which are very to close to new-state. Even original stickers from the Ford-factory is still on the car, both in the cabin, on the outside and underneath.
The only downside on the car is that the former owner had the radiatorgrill painted white, but I will change that back into black ASAP.
I have plans to keep the car 100% standard since it's been my dreamcar since I was very young and that it will be for sunny weekend drives only.
I don't intend to drive on the Dunlup tires, because I think there are much better tires produced today. = Bigger safety, grip etc. But should I keep the tires in my garage, or should I sell them? I have 6 pcs total, all on original alloy-wheels. 2 pcs have never touched the ground and 4 pcs have done 23519 miles.
Here are some pictures of my car.:
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Thanks for all the good response. I'm quite sure that this car will bring me lots of happy moments. 
As a lot of you guys have spotted the car is in fairly good shape and it only needs a very few replacements to be very close to mint. I also love that the car comes with a full history.
I'm 25 years old now and I remember not just wanting but needing a car like this since I was around 10 years old. So it's the best thing ever til fullfill my dream.
I guess the Beamer will be jaloux at the Cosworth since I no longer will take it out so often for a quick spin on the small b-roads. That honour will be the Cosworths finest assignment in the future.
I will keep you updated with the further process with the car. Incl. some better/more detailed pictures of the car.
Cheers guys!
As a lot of you guys have spotted the car is in fairly good shape and it only needs a very few replacements to be very close to mint. I also love that the car comes with a full history.
I'm 25 years old now and I remember not just wanting but needing a car like this since I was around 10 years old. So it's the best thing ever til fullfill my dream.
I guess the Beamer will be jaloux at the Cosworth since I no longer will take it out so often for a quick spin on the small b-roads. That honour will be the Cosworths finest assignment in the future.
I will keep you updated with the further process with the car. Incl. some better/more detailed pictures of the car.
Cheers guys!
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love it!!!
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher 
lovely car matey
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher
lovely car matey
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Originally Posted by bud-weis
love it!!!
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher
lovely car matey
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher
lovely car matey
Any pricetag on the powersteering tank?
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From: Redditch, Worcestershire
Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
Originally Posted by bud-weis
love it!!!
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher
lovely car matey
some new original tanks would make that engine bay look much better, i know the power steering tank is still available but dunno about the header tank,that may need a go in the dishwasher
lovely car matey
Any pricetag on the powersteering tank?
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Originally Posted by Twins
Very nice jus out of interest how much did you pay for it? 
Hopefully you understand. - Perhaps my girlfriend will read this forum...
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Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
Originally Posted by Twins
Very nice jus out of interest how much did you pay for it? Hopefully you understand. - Perhaps my girlfriend will read this forum...
Don't wanna get into trouble, eh ?? Hehe.
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woooow... very nice cossie you just bought! 
I like them that way
, keep it clean and safe mate.
My suggestion, buy some aftermarket wheels but DO NOT sell the original wheels/tyres, keep them stored somewhere.
Are you sure about this? 
I'm very interested.
I like them that way
, keep it clean and safe mate.
Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
I don't intend to drive on the Dunlup tires, because I think there are much better tires produced today. = Bigger safety, grip etc. But should I keep the tires in my garage, or should I sell them? I have 6 pcs total, all on original alloy-wheels. 2 pcs have never touched the ground and 4 pcs have done 23519 miles.
Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
The header tank is still available and will set me back 25£
I'm very interested.
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Originally Posted by cossiemen
woooow... very nice cossie you just bought!
I like them that way , keep it clean and safe mate.
I will, washed it yesterday. DAMN! That felt good!
My suggestion, buy some aftermarket wheels but DO NOT sell the original wheels/tyres, keep them stored somewhere.
OK, that's what I thought
Are you sure about this? I'm very interested.
I like them that way
, keep it clean and safe mate. I will, washed it yesterday. DAMN! That felt good!
Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
I don't intend to drive on the Dunlup tires, because I think there are much better tires produced today. = Bigger safety, grip etc. But should I keep the tires in my garage, or should I sell them? I have 6 pcs total, all on original alloy-wheels. 2 pcs have never touched the ground and 4 pcs have done 23519 miles.
OK, that's what I thought
Originally Posted by LorenzenDK
The header tank is still available and will set me back 25£
I'm very interested.
