So to put a slight better picture on this for you guys! The Sierra was tucked away in that chicken shed for about 20 years as your aware and had no intention to get it out! But the barn had different ideas and because it’s totally made of timber the uprights to to roof joists was rotting which caused the roof to start to fall in and seeing this I new the car had to come out which is why I contacted Jonny to document this and also to see if the car had survived which it did without a dent.But the hard work to get this out was immense and had taken us nearly all day to clear a runway and to after some strapping lifting the roof enough to clear the sierras roof we could pull it out and now lives in the other barn where it’s safe but not buried.I read a lot of people would like to see what happens next! Well my intentions are to get this going and roadworthy again this year! I will document what happens and hopefully Jonny maybe able to put something together as a follow up to this.But I do appreciate the feedback and tips from you guys that I shall be following up on for the car! But a big shout out to Jonny and his team for coming along! As you can see Jonny had me chuckling and laughing all day such good sport! 👍
@matthewc.419
2 жыл бұрын
Im so so so jealous ....... Please keep us posted ..... What a machine Im a ford bloke mate!!!
@scott4wrestlingv2
2 жыл бұрын
We need a follow up video now
@wasitacatisaw83
2 жыл бұрын
This is inspiring me to get my 1988 2.0 Ghia back on the road after 5 years.
@quicknickdriver8510
2 жыл бұрын
The way that car came out so unscathed was magic. Hope it gives you many smiles over many miles
@R0n8urgundy
2 жыл бұрын
Got to do a follow up
@iainweller452
2 жыл бұрын
Fantastic episode who doesn’t love a barn find and an 80s Ford too wonderful fun
@garyellis4173
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant. My dad used to hire a sierra every year from Swan National, and we would all travel down to Cornwall for two weeks. It was luxury and we felt great. Good times. Thanks for another great barn find 👍
@tonystanton9223
2 жыл бұрын
You have no idea how happy it makes me to know this sierra wasnt forgotten, a car like this needs to be driven and appreciated, i wish i had never sold my one (sheds a tear) these are amazing cars , really underestimated in how good these were and how they feel to drive, i feel privileged to have owned one and experienced everything that only a sierra can give you
@paulcarrington6254
2 жыл бұрын
This format of show is just brilliant and they just get better and better well done to you Jonny 😍
@mikeatcora
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh, the Ford Sierra, I have one too! mine is a 1.6L DBU 771Y in Gold. It's been off the road for a long time but will soon be doing a few miles again. It stands me at £40.
@neilmacdonald2470
2 жыл бұрын
I like the fact you walk out with an empty wheelbarrow,🤔🙄😉🤣
@burnham7673
2 жыл бұрын
Love a good allen scythe. Brings back memories of my dad.
@benmoore8537
2 жыл бұрын
Great job getting it out. I’m a mechanic, the Sierra shown has L-Jetronic fuel injection. Their is a fuel pump switch located inside the airflow meter. When it’s cranking over the incoming air pulls open the flap inside the airflow meter, which In turn activates the fuel pump. So the hose has to be attached in order to do this. It may have a switch in each meter, or just one that works for both. Good luck, hope that helps.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Ben. 👍🏽
@filiannuzzi5871
2 жыл бұрын
Mine had a switch in the spair wheel well that would trip the fuel pump off in an accident. Maybe it had a knock in the barn at some point? . Another cool video. Well done.
@theoriginalwallace
2 жыл бұрын
The caps Jonny, are from a '71/'72 Toyota Crown! I have never seen a GLS 4X4 Sierra. Cheers. Leigh.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
Cheers Leigh!
@JulianMelville
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! I visited the UK in late '86 and my uncle had just bought a brand new 2.8 XR4x4 that he was still running in. Drove to Paris in it, and on the way back - somewhere on the M25 at 2am - we were doing roughly 200 km/h and were passed by what must have been a Cosworth RS500 doing significantly more. I've never forgotten it. You don't see very many Sierras any more in New Zealand but there's a couple nearby (in pretty shabby condition).
@eamo106
2 жыл бұрын
Johnny. In the late 80s I was working in the oilfield, used to come back to the UK once a year for 1 month holidays. I used to hire a performance car from an outfit near heathrow. I recall it was called Town and Country of something similar. I hired a P 205 GTI for example. However one time I could not get a hot hatch and Hired a Sierra 4x4 ... Yes it was slower, but , whatever I had hired it as the best car available and I wanted to get home to the north. I was a good to reasonable driver, overseas, many conditions. Well being used to Hot hatches like the 105 GTI I put this 4x4 into a series of similar local well known curves, done with my ex Ford Capri 2.0 with no drama , Ford Sierra 4x4 BANG - the back end came loose and I was 'drifting' out of control .. I eased off and it straightened. I spent 3 weeks more trying to understand this Sierra 4x4 , but it was impossible to drive fast. Good , Good, Good then Lost the back end and no power ...a complete heap of crap. You basically dug out dog Sh*t , a turd, even when new in the 80s the Sierra 4x4 was an accident waiting to happen. Please deposit to the breaker yard !
@johnlad1481
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome guys wish we could get another video when yous have more time would love to see the Sierra restored
@NicksGarageUk
2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t be surprised if picking it up didn’t knock of the fuel cut off switch in the boot, I used to have tape wrapped around mine
@davidjoyce2735
2 жыл бұрын
Owned 1989 Sapphire Cosworth for 21yrs and they had a crash safety cut off switch under the spare wheel which cut power to the fuel pump could be as simple as that, just push reset doesn't take much to trigger it happened to me after having tyres fitted and dropped back to ground.
@bboboneill
2 жыл бұрын
Ever since I used to get a lift to play our football matches I've loved the Sierra
@Tom.Jackson.
2 жыл бұрын
Had 2 in my early days and have forgot the workings of them, mind you mine was only 1600 and 2.0 so cant really give tips on working them, great to see it pulled out in to the light and poss on the road soon 👍🙂
@junderwoituk
2 жыл бұрын
What a great find, it would be good to got a part 2 to this one to see if you can get it running Etc.. Keep up the great content Jonny & Co.
@simonspring3652
2 жыл бұрын
Love the barn find videos. It would be interesting to revisit the cars after a period of time to see what became of them.
@googleuser2571
2 жыл бұрын
As others have said, check the inertia switch in the boot. A decent speed ramp would set them off sometimes back in the day. At least it's a V6 and not a CVH or Pinto so no perished 20 year old cambelt to worry about.
@garybrown4854
2 жыл бұрын
My favorite " Carceology "
@pedrorenard8439
2 жыл бұрын
Remember this Sierra model as traffic police cars back in the day. They looked pretty cool in police livery and couldn’t half move.
@laurencewarburton3582
2 жыл бұрын
A non superfluous presenter who doesn’t like pulling his own plug. Excellent
@Flozman1982
2 жыл бұрын
The magic of 20 years, value when stored £500. Value when extracted £5000.
@bear1245
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thanks Richard 👍🏻
@fondu-design
Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see a 'where are they now' episode on all these, a year or two on
@Pickchore
2 жыл бұрын
John Finch had an amazing white 4x4 v6 twin turbo. I wonder if he’s still got it? Crazy fast.
@Thatdrii
2 жыл бұрын
god i miss sierras...my dad had a black cossie that he sold after 25 years of ownership when he stopped driving and didnt weant to let it rust,he sold it to a young lad near us that drives it every weekend and takes care of it like its his baby...if someone wonders why he didnt give it to me is because i have another ford with a cossie engine :)
@MegaReddevil71
2 жыл бұрын
Would drain oil and fill with freshas may have a lot sludge sitting in sump waiting to clogg pick up pipe
@stuartgraham4894
2 жыл бұрын
great vid as always,hope this car can get put back on the road.
@hugovanherck5437
2 жыл бұрын
5:52 Hupcaps are from a Toyota Crown 1971
@GediSpock
2 жыл бұрын
Superb.
@1986XRV8
2 жыл бұрын
Part 2 please!
@jameshope524
2 жыл бұрын
Top channel jonny
@sillysodus0
2 жыл бұрын
Fuel shut off in the boot, easily tripped throwing spare wheel in , just push button and it re sets
@BlueberryWrap
2 жыл бұрын
My Silvia is sat in a chicken shed for 3 years barn find if you will lol
@valleystaff7031
2 жыл бұрын
One for salvage rebuilds
@heli-man-
2 жыл бұрын
Not a barn find as it was not lost or abandoned in the first and the owner still knows where it is.
@jameswilliams-wb7pb
Жыл бұрын
i had the 2l glsi as my 1st red and black like in pic f337 ajr :):)
@oliverconlonmusic
2 жыл бұрын
I just watched the video and really delighted that my song was used in the video, "The Sierra Song" it fits really well with the story of rescuing this poor Sierra which I am so glad came out fully intact. Jonny, you and your team have a brilliant show and I really look forward to every episode, especially this one as my song is in it. It was a pleasure to work with you, best of luck Jonny. Thanks. Oliver.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
Absolute pleasure chap. Thanks for permitting its use.
@samholdsworth420
2 жыл бұрын
👍🏻
@FullgasNoTraction
2 жыл бұрын
Epic song and you sound awfully Norn Irish!, ye boy ye!
@oliverconlonmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow it was a pleasure! 🏁😊
@oliverconlonmusic
2 жыл бұрын
@@FullgasNoTraction Thanks so much! 👏👏
@markrowcroft2890
2 жыл бұрын
I think everyone in the comments would love to be there helping you both. This is like catnip for proper petrol heads - like therapy watching it! Thanks for some more great content!
@honestguy7764
2 жыл бұрын
Gloves on already! where and when!
@the_fearless_explorer1213
2 жыл бұрын
My find barn find kzitem.info/news/bejne/wHx4uGWPe3RoZGU
@MdvK13979
2 жыл бұрын
"This is like catnip for proper petrol heads - like therapy watching it!" Absolutely, well said :D
@Rayfaedundee
2 жыл бұрын
Well done for getting the Sierra undamaged out of that collapsing storage unit .. it would be nice to see the Sierra up and running eventually and cleaned up to its former glory. I hope there’s a Part 2 to this barn find
@AndrewEbling
2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely - we've got to know the end of this story.
@seymourhundos7986
Жыл бұрын
No updates.? Woulda been nice if they’re was follow up videos nether the less good content 🎉
@tipetu
2 жыл бұрын
I had one of these many years ago. There is a tiny little fuel cut-off switch underneath the spare wheel trunk. I think it`s a safety feature if the car got rear ended.
@KeesReijne
2 жыл бұрын
Was thinking the same! Just press the button back in. The are under spring tension and if you "bang" the car, they pop out and cut the fuel pump. Maybe if they were a bit to rough pulling it out. I had mine pop by hitting a speed bump to hard back in the day.
@elliottslab
2 жыл бұрын
Yep exactly this
@Siramalot69
2 жыл бұрын
It’s called the fuel inertia switch it cuts off the fuel when you have a shunt in the rear end. Dragging it round with that digger will of almost certainly activated it. Such a shame bet it will run when that button is pressed.
@christianpetty704
2 жыл бұрын
Yep. Thought the same thing when I saw them struggling with getting fuel up. Tyre services back in the day used to chuck your spare back in the boot, and then find they could not start your car 🤦♂️. When I was a mechanic at the Local Ford Dealer (many moons ago) - we used to get called regular by the Tyre Services until they all became familiar with the fuel inertia cut off switch in the boot. 😁👍. Bet she will run once that is reset. Press the button 👍.
@petereveritt7944
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I think it's when spare wheel is removed.
@andybunce5456
2 жыл бұрын
There has to be a 'Part 2' to this. Need to see it cleaned up, and running!!
@SkyBlueOffRoad
2 жыл бұрын
This is a hoax. No part two. You were fooled once that is all this hoax is made to do
@briandelaney3802
Жыл бұрын
Another one u could not get started
@karlhurn
2 жыл бұрын
Another great video Johnny. It’s hard to believe Sierras are so old now, I remember my Dads 2.3 diesel when it was brand new. Keep up the good work 👌👍
@matthewc.419
2 жыл бұрын
Lad i knew had an xr4i around 1997 time ........
@konstantin88181
2 жыл бұрын
My dad also owned Sierra 2.3D five door. Mercury gray. Only problem was to start up an engine at winter, we had proper winters back then...
@grahamhaynes7658
2 жыл бұрын
Peugeot engine in those I think??
@karlhurn
2 жыл бұрын
@@grahamhaynes7658 Yes that’s right! 👍
@CalumRaasay
2 жыл бұрын
Jonny I absolutely live for these barn finds (as well as Smith & Sniff!). Reminds me of being wee and digging through our local scrap heap for cool finds! Keep up the great work! 👍🏻
@forsh3546
2 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a revisit on this one when it's washed and running!
@hedgehogharvey
2 жыл бұрын
100% needs to happen
@robsmall6466
2 жыл бұрын
As long as some legend doesn't do an electric swap 🤦♂️. Please just restore this properly and don't let it turn into a Frankenstein build
@FlashBastd
2 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this, thank you! My dad had several XR4’s back in the day, and my mum ran a black GLS 4x4 just like this for a few weeks; I remember having her chase a 964 so we could see if the spoiler went down! Grandad had an F plate Ghia 4x4 estate too, but a late 2.8i, so lots of nostalgia here. Being driven at 120mph down the M180 with 2 adults & 4 kids onboard somehow seemed much more acceptable in the early ‘90’s! I bought a J plate XR4x4 from an auction in around 2000, felt waaay quicker than my RS2000 4x4, and much more rear driven. Much more thirsty too! The grill issue with this car is down to having a Sapphire bonnet, which was shorter, and isn’t compatible with the Sierra trim from beneath the headlights. Swap the bonnet, OR swap the under headlamp trim & add a sapphire grill.
@anthonycrompton6922
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had a Sierra 4x4 G592 UNB thirsty but rapid. We did well over 125mph on the A50 at night in the days when it was a quiet road
@andrewboggis3174
2 жыл бұрын
Yes I spotted the short bonnet too and I think pin strip missing on the n/s front wing?
@stevenking2946
2 жыл бұрын
We still have a mk1 86 xr4x4....2.8 Underrated cars....much more drivable then the 4i, you can get the power down without it wanting to end up sideways....
@benzobrimzs
2 жыл бұрын
@@hkmonaro8153 have u seen the Lancia Thema 8.32 with a ferrari V8. Interesting car with the 1sr factory retractable spoiler I believe.
@philmoffett366
2 жыл бұрын
My dad bought a Sierra 2.9 GLS 4x4 in met light blue off a guy who used to use it to tow his boat from Kent to swanage! The gearbox suddenly started to crunch in 3rd gear so my dad paid £250 for this Sierra all thinking the gearbox had given up😖 but it was just a plastic collar on the selector which he swapped for a brass one..........he had that car for 7 years for £250+90p for collar😊
@rompowertube
2 жыл бұрын
Nice barn find and video. Trying to start an engine that hasn't run in decades in a hurry without checking anything is exactly the way NOT to do it though... What's the point in ruining something great that could be restored just because you're in a rush? Would love to see more of this stuff, but only if done properly.
@randymarsh385
2 жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the video too, but have to agree with you. Blow the crud off, get the spark plugs out and put some fogging oil (or similar) down the cylinders and attempt turning the engine over by hand first. A borescope inspection of the cylinders wouldn't be a bad idea either
@marknewman9837
2 жыл бұрын
Completely agree. Pumping oil sludge throughout the engine. Should never turn the key on an engine thats been sitting that long without replacing the oil. It makes me wince.
@mrwitteridge3949
2 жыл бұрын
In reality it's not a problem. None of you actually know of an engine that's been ruined by this in the same way none of you know anyone who's been electrocuted by sticking a fork in a plug socket or had their eye taken out by running with scissors.
@randymarsh385
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrwitteridge3949 It's a fair point. I can't categorically say I've seen an engine that's been ruined by doing this, but I have seen engines with scored bores etc. which could have been caused by doing this. My counter-argument would be, what does one gain by not taking their time and some extra precautions?
@adamclark6756
2 жыл бұрын
I can still remember the first time i saw a Sierra in the flesh. It looked so different to anything else that was around at the time, so rounded against the squared off cars on offer. The next time i was surprised by seeing one was last year when a moss covered, mouldy one appeared on my road. It was a K reg L and disappeared as quickly as it appeared. We definitely need follow up videos on the barn finds!
@Carrera-gp9od
2 жыл бұрын
I remember it vividly too, there was a Ford dealer next to where I lived . It was a shock to the system after the cortina 😵
@SiRhodesDriverTraining
2 жыл бұрын
@@Carrera-gp9od same here. We lived directly next to a Ford Dealer and they were Friends of out family so I got a good look round the first Sierra. I remember it had the manual door mirrors that had the mount at the top. They looked like those universal ones you could get to retrofit to older cars. I used to also get the left over dealer literature like the Car magazine with all the models and all the posters. You know when you throw things out as they are worthless ? Did that many moons ago. They would be worth a fortune now.
@toddlerj102
2 жыл бұрын
My mother called them jelly mold cars lol
@CherylCold
2 жыл бұрын
Was hoping to see it have a wash and air in the tyres,! I first remember seeing them in the Birmingham motorshow 1982, was stunning to see at the time. Dad was close to buying a 2.0 ghia but went for another 2.3 Granada, in the lowly LX spec. Don't think it even had electric front windows. I must still have some brochures kicking around, used to come back from those shows with carrier bags full of them.
@matthewc.419
2 жыл бұрын
I stil remember the advert for the sierra i loved that advert
@byronmills5952
2 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look too had at all for an G plate Sierra. It's had a biff on the front end at some point though - it's got a Sapphire bonnet fitted.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
I didn't notice that - well observed.
@nouvalari
2 жыл бұрын
I worked for a company that as a Turbo Technics agent. We turbo'd one of these, and i took it to the Police driver training school in Hendon for them to asses it. It was before the Cosworth 4x4 and not long after two officers had tragically lost their lives in a 2 wheel drive Cosworth in Essex, so it was to see if the 4x4 was a better prospect and safer in use. The result was a memorable day while i rode in the back during assessment, with some of the most highly skilled drivers in the business. Those guys persuaded me to take an advanced driver course, one of my better decisions. Great find and great video.
@slacko1971
2 жыл бұрын
I had a Red Turbo Technics Estate Sierra 4x4 about 25 years ago, my god that thing was quick.
@6581punk
2 жыл бұрын
My father wanted a Cosworth but he couldn't make it up his road in the icy snowy weather so settled on a 2.9 4x4 estate. I drove it once, that was such a easy car to drive, almost didn't matter what gear you were in. He would do some contracting at a place in Leeds where one of the guys had the turbo technics sierra 4x4. In the end he had to ditch the Sierra 4x4 as speed bumps started appearing everywhere and he kept hitting the exhaust manifold and breaking the bolts.
@markcozzie
2 жыл бұрын
Police driver's crap,look how they sit on motocross bike with all body weight rear part seat when should sit close to the tank,only catch twocers in numbers but not good driver's
@markcozzie
2 жыл бұрын
Police driver's crap,look how they sit on motocross bike with all body weight rear part seat when should sit close to the tank,only catch twocers in numbers but not good driver's
@shaunwade8059
2 жыл бұрын
To think if the tyres hadn’t of deflated over time the car would have been ruined. As it is, it looks pretty amazing condition for just standing there. Great video hopefully a follow up video when it’s all cleaned and repaired.
@Reddsoldier
2 жыл бұрын
Given that, the collapse only knocking a door mirror, the complete avoidance of sitting in moisture and of course that shelf up front somehow not coming down, I think it's fair to say this car was destined to survive and is luckier than any rabbit foot or heather sprig.
@Trickydicky99
2 жыл бұрын
Jonny, if I remember correctly these had a fuel pump cut off incase of collision, if you towed it , that would also trigger it. As you've lifted the front it may have cut if off ! Great video once again 👏
@lesconnet2581
2 жыл бұрын
Yes, cut out fitted in spare wheel well.
@weblefeck
2 жыл бұрын
On that year they were under where the spare wheel would be bolted go the boot floor, white reset button ontop
@alphatwozero8635
2 жыл бұрын
Agree and also the pink fuel pump relays used to fail for fun.
@amnril
2 жыл бұрын
Before I knew about this fuel cut off switch, I had a puncture which I fixed but inadvertently triggered this cut off when I chucked the changed wheel in the boot…. Car wouldn’t start, I was baffled… luckily the AA man was on the ball and knew straight away
@dryjoint3727
2 жыл бұрын
Was coming to say just this, my Xr4x4 back in the day triggered it driving slowly over a very angry sleeping policeman, two tow trucks later( no one said it was a 4x4 mate i can't tow that) cue one old mechanic who opened the boot and said try that lol
@Littlemosslad
2 жыл бұрын
In the days this Sierra was made, I used to love riding around to the nearest Quicks Ford garage (in Ashton-u-Lyne) to collect all the brochures. I used to wrap all my school exercise books in the best pages. I love the smell of those brochures.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
You’ve totally come to the right place, Dave 👊🏻
@Littlemosslad
2 жыл бұрын
@@TheLateBrakeShow I ‘think’ that red stripe across the bumpers and along the doors meant something ‘special’. My dad had a Sierra once: a poo brown 1.3 L (yes a 1.3) and it had those weird door mirrors with a hinge at the top like Deidre Barlow’s glasses.
@jamesrobert4106
2 жыл бұрын
I used to date a wild girl from Ashton 😆 I have fond memories of that place.
@Littlemosslad
2 жыл бұрын
@@jamesrobert4106 all Ashton girls are wild mate, this I know from vast experience ;)
@artif1ed
2 жыл бұрын
I must get into my Dad's attic, he was a Ford dealer just over the hills in Holmfirth and im pretty sure hes got a few boxes of brochures, dealer posters and the like up there.
@mrstanhope1516
2 жыл бұрын
You can’t leave us hanging…. We need a follow up video with the engine running!
@TheBeardedExplorer
2 жыл бұрын
Great find buddy! Awesome video as always 🙂
@handsomejack9162
2 жыл бұрын
Ask Richard back for other episodes,seems like the perfect barn find partner to me. All the kit and a problem solver to boot.
@darkbassi5911
2 жыл бұрын
I remember in 1993 I saw a Ford Sierra Sapphire in bright red, I was 10 years old and it was one of the nicest cars I'd seen, I showed it to my dad as it was in front of a dealership in front of my uncles house, we went over the road to look at it and my dad actually brought the car, I'm 2 month away from 40 and still remember the day like yesterday F944 SJH. Turned out it was a 1.8 LX but the red and black trim around the doors just looked awesome to the 10 year old me, my uncle had a 1.6 glx in burgandy, but for me the bright red LX just looked so much cooler.
@scrapyardwarriorvlogging
2 жыл бұрын
I came home from the hospital when I was born in a Sierra so the love and affection I have for these cars is strong. Never owned one but it’s on my bucket list.
@a.c.4732
Жыл бұрын
funny you say that , I brought my son home from hospital when he was born in a Sierra ( Sapphire ) . So much room in those cars , and SO comfortable too . I didn't even think twice about the "peculiar shaped key" they mentioned and "the little hole" you stick it in , because I did it thousands upon thousands of times . Happy memories .
@garyfeltham302
6 ай бұрын
Yes just reset the red button .
@grahambruce155
2 жыл бұрын
My Dad had 4 Sierras back in the day, 2.0 Ghia then a 1.6 GL followed by a 1.8 GL Sapphire and finally a G reg 2.0 GLS. Great memories came flooding back watching this. And that song! Wow, absolutely brilliant! Keep up the great work Jonny, highlight of the week OTSOT
@aqa321
2 жыл бұрын
Love these barn find videos. Would be brilliant to do some "where are they now" revisits on the earlier cars you've helped pull out
@the_fearless_explorer1213
2 жыл бұрын
My barn find kzitem.info/news/bejne/wHx4uGWPe3RoZGU
@stevejolley8876
2 жыл бұрын
"is that a chicken bath, no you don't bath chickens" had me in stitches. I love the stuff you do, better than anything on TV at the moment , brilliant keep it coming
@noelhuggett8745
2 жыл бұрын
Love these vids Jonny, just brilliant. There must be loads out there for you to dig out.
@TheLateBrakeShow
2 жыл бұрын
There are! (Rubbing hands together)
@wh0reb0t
2 жыл бұрын
So strange to me that someone can be interested enough in cars to know who Johnny Smith is yet not dig out the classic cars on their own property. Wild.
@samholdsworth420
2 жыл бұрын
I don't understand how this man can just park vehicles to rot...🤦🏼♂️
@pequod1
2 жыл бұрын
@@samholdsworth420 I don't get it either but it's easy to do if you have space. I have a mk1 cupra r that's getting like this, hell is paved with good intentions etc.
@andrewallan5090
2 жыл бұрын
Life gets in the way hey
@kristisrb
2 жыл бұрын
I like cars but there definitely more important stuff in life. Also, until few years ago, sierras were utter scrap, so not even worth digging out.
@neilyoungman9814
2 жыл бұрын
@@samholdsworth420 If I still had the 1.6L I suffered some years ago, I'd say rotting was too good for it.
@paulthompson4761
2 жыл бұрын
My dad had a sapphire 2000E in blue and grey also on a G plate, remember getting it 1/1/1990 as had been delivered the previous week to his company car park. Was a runout model if I remember correctly and was a really nice car. It had a certain nice interior smell. As you opened the sierras door I could almost remember that smell again. Took me back to my childhood and days out with my dad on the road 😁
@lesconnet2581
2 жыл бұрын
I had a Gold 4x4 GLS 2.9 from 94 to 99, great tow car and still appearing on the system, G134ESB. Brings back memories!!
@andrewcreasy3457
2 жыл бұрын
Top video, great work. The stills of the Ford catalogue made me smile because I remember reading it over and over!
@TheCheekorollo
2 жыл бұрын
Love your work, Jonny. Your enthusiasm, good humour, your passion for all cars, no matter what the pedigree, and interest in all the little treasures of the past you encounter during your barn adventures brings me great joy. Thank you for all your contributions to carchaeology!
@Lot76CARS
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, a 4x4 Sierra was always my maybe one day car back in the mid eighties. Glad to see this one being rescued, would be good for you to follow the recommissioning. Thanks Jonny.
@sscarter942
2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video Johnny 👍 my grandad just got his G reg sierra 1.8L estate back on the road, luckily it had been garaged all its life so no rust or major problems. Great car and not many around now so I’m glad he’s finally driving it again.
@mwheatley2365
2 жыл бұрын
Superb video - love the digger skills, amazed that the barn roof wasn’t sat on the car (what are the odds..?!), and reminds me of my mums car she bought new in 1990 - a graphite (I think) grey ghia 4x4 hatch G670 WPU - loved that car! Always wanted one (possibly with a 24v Scorpio cosworth engine..)…now fear I have left it too late to afford one!!
@MattyEngland
2 жыл бұрын
I know a guy near me who has had a mint XR4i from new. Still daily drives it
@jasperdemann5936
2 жыл бұрын
Lovely stuff! 👌🏽 A borescope might save you from a world of hurt for future barn finds!
@thesandero2454
2 жыл бұрын
Great episode,Jonny . It brought back lots of memories from the '83 2.0 Pinto 5 door hatchback and '90 2.0 DOHC saloon my parents drove for over 20 years. Specially the '83 was an über reliable car that transported our family for 11 years.
@mattosborne2706
2 жыл бұрын
Brought back some memories. My Dad bought two GLS 4x4’s for his business. G886AWK and G888AWK. One blue, one red. Great cars. Understated, but went well and sounded great. That MT75 gearbox was a peach.
@davidw8759
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. The grille is not missing. The hatch never had a grille, the sapphire did have a grille. For whatever reason that hatch has a saloon bonnet. Also the wheels are ghia items. It should have wheel trims.
@daviddunmore8415
2 жыл бұрын
I had J reg XR4x4 years ago, until it was stolen from the station car park and used as a getaway car. Of course it was trashed in the process of a chase with the cops.
@garyhalkon8749
2 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful way to spend an day digging out an old Sierra. Love all TLBS episodes especially the barn finds. I know of a Morris Traveller in my village which I've always wanted to dig out and restore. Drive by it daily and always look to see it there surrounded by bales of hay and straw. Thank you Jonny and the team for all your hard work!
@alancampbell1008
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for bringing us this. Loved Ford when they made sleepers like this, yes you could buy one with the go faster bits advertised but you could still buy the seriously rapid stealth version.
@ThisIsNotASim
2 жыл бұрын
Anyone once wondering if folks have cottoned on to the fact Jonny is handy and willing at clearing up? Jonny I think there's an old Allegro at the back of my Son's bedroom...
@popuptoaster
2 жыл бұрын
Had loads of 4x4 Sierras over the years, they were pretty useful motors when they were cheap. Thought I might get back into one a few weeks back and was bloody amazed at current prices.
@shepshepherd
2 жыл бұрын
I remember fawning over a white G-reg 2.9i GLS 4x4 on sale at a Toyota dealer in Dover in summer 1993. I really liked the fact the the car was a 'secret' XR4x4 and could quite easily be mistaken for an LX at first glance, especially as it had steel wheels and Halfords wheel covers :)
@markandrews1710
2 жыл бұрын
Had a XR 4x4 can still remember the reg …F819ORX The best car to drive ever …..apart from the 20 miles to the gallon ….😆
@simonweston33
2 жыл бұрын
Barn finds is going from strength to strength. An actual barn and a ‘Fawwd’. Loved it. 👍
@Jonoponomono
2 жыл бұрын
I just love this. Recently got our barn find Caterham 7 running and it was such an exciting experience. Like the Sierra it was in a partially collapsed barn.
@rhysmainwaring396
2 жыл бұрын
Looks great that Sierra - I hope it can be fully resurrected!
@Rick-sl7iw
2 жыл бұрын
Jesus so many memories came flooding back I had the 2.3 ghia many many moons ago loved it beautiful car I remember the little computer kind of thing on the dash showed if a door was open or lights were on very futuristic gadget 😂 loved that car
@Jay-B1750
2 жыл бұрын
This was fantastic, I can't believe you both managed to get it out perfect! Parents had loads of Sierras when I was a kid as they had a Ford dealer- we had a champagne gold Sapphire GLS 😊 would love to see an update somewhere down the line
@toddlerj102
2 жыл бұрын
I had an XR4x4 2.8i an later a GLS 4x4 2.9i ex old bill motor so debadged an looked plain. If I had them sitting outside now, could almost swap them for a new work van.
@davidlipski863
2 жыл бұрын
These videos are far and above what Discovery and Brewer manage to make far more real life well done Jonny and crew. 👏👏👍👍
@BibtheBoulder
2 жыл бұрын
I have no interest in mechanics, no interest in old Ford's, no inclination to ever do any D.I.Y to a car. God this was brilliant...
@patrickhostler5939
2 жыл бұрын
The ‘banter’ as you two chaps pull that car out is superb!! 😆❤️
@tonilauge5786
2 жыл бұрын
That could be an idea House clearances By Johny Smith. The Sierra is a real gem. To good to go. Hope there Will be a part 2.🔝🍻❤️
@AndySnap
2 жыл бұрын
I recall how weird looking Sierra was when it was launched, the polar opposite of the oh-so familiar Cortina. And yet now it looks fabulous! I do hope this car gets restored... Great work by Richard and Jonny!
@robsterbob580
2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video. I had 3 Sierras, a 1984 Ghia I bought for £300 in 1998, a 1988 1.6LX and a 1993 Azura Sapphire. Great cars and always thought they looked really good too.
@jon4539
2 жыл бұрын
Yet again Johnny smashing it out the park,these barn finds are just the best
@acreativename7999
2 жыл бұрын
You always find the strangest but most fitting background music
@paulriggers1558
2 жыл бұрын
the fuelpump inertia switch is in the boot under the spare wheel, easy knocked, but the fuelpump underneath the back will be seized, also the injectors gum up. it fired on easystart, so call it a win! fun fact, you had to wrap an elastic band around the inertia switch before you went ram-raiding....
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