Commuting to Work in a Modern Classic - Driving my Ford Sierra 1.6 GL

[@ijbailey]

These videos have been spurring me on to get my 1986 MK1 Sierra 1.8GL project finally done. I've been obsessed with Sierras since I was a kid and because of that my dad owned several so I have a lot of fond memories too. Sad to hear you've sold this beautiful example its been nice to watch Sierra videos without them either being negative or just someone doing burnouts in an unidentifiable country but I'm glad its going to a good home.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks so much for the comment, it's great to hear you have been enjoying the videos. Also, it is great to hear from another Mk1 GL owner and I hope you get it on the road. Do stay tuned to the channel as we do have a Sierra XR4x4 and are helping with a Sapphire GLS restoration.

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

9:40 that's the first time someone said it about Sierras. Actually I had one small accident. If you drive carefully, you can put the cup between the nandbrake and the seat. But one time I bumped into the front car in very slow traffic and this coffee was all over the place. I don't know what was the more upsetting - the broken front light or the ruined morning coffee 🤣

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment; hope you managed to have your car repaired without too much fuss! Lack of cupholder is commonplace across 80's and 90's cars! 🤣 Thank you for watching.

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

Actually I had a set of those long rectangle lights that first were introduced only for Ghia tier. So i just install them after the accident. @@cornishcarcollectors

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

very cool. I own Ford Sierra 3doors 1984

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and well done for owning a 3-door Sierra - they are a properly rare sight and look really cool as a 3-door. Too many 3-door shells have been used to re-shell Cosworths or to make Cosworth replicas. Thanks for watching.

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

I'm more of a fan of factory state of a car.And my car went through all kinds of experiments and bad hands for the past 30 years. I want to restore everything how it's supposed to be. and by the way, want to find the original Ford Stereo deck. @@cornishcarcollectors

[@mp3_Martin]

I’ve got a 1989 mk2, and like you I receive waves and a few pictures as well when you’re driving along..!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, great to hear from a fellow owner. Keep driving that Mk2; they are great to drive and it will be a treat for anyone who sees it on the road. Thanks for watching.

[@rob_lightbody]

Spent many hours sitting in the back seat of dad's June 84 Sierra, which was identical to yours except had grey seats not blue, and no 5th gear. It was a great family car. It was replaced with an 87 1.8gl which somehow lacked the charm of the original one. As a child i was obsessed with the mirrors, the "quadraphonic" stereo with joystick and the folding down seats and flattened the battery playing with it all once.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for watching - great to hear fond memories about Sierras. We love them too and have a Mk2 XR4x4, which will feature lots in the coming months (and years), so do subscribe if you haven't already.

[@paulclapperton9866]

Brilliant memories. My dad had one new in 1982 . Was a 2.0 GL . I remember our local Ford garage was lending Sierra Ghias for the weekend like a try before you buy . The ghia was amazing with all the toys . So ahead of it’s time the Sierra was. Good car

[@leeclarke4804]

My dad had a 1990 gls wirh the DOHC 8 valve engine...i loved it they even did a 4x4 version for a spell..

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Sierra history. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. 👍🏻

[@ivanfernyhough3851]

It dont seem like 2 minutes since i used to use my 1982 sierra 1.6gl as a daily driver.it was just 6 years old at the time.loved my sierra,mine being a early one on a y,didnt have electric mirrors or boot release.just a point that you might not no but the row of warning lights was actually called the clean hands warning system,no having to go under the bonet you see.mk 3 escorts and mk1 orions allso had them on gl plus.took them off the later escorts and orions for some reason.really enjoyed that,brought back great memorys.shame your parting with it.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Great to hear your Sierra history and thanks for letting me know about the 'clean hands warning system', I had no idea that it was called that. Thanks for the comment and do stay tuned to the channel.

[@EdgeOfPanic]

Amazing survivor car indeed! Stuff like electric mirrors etc was indeed very rare on European cars, only the top of the model line had that. I remember my stepdad's Renault 25 from the 80's very fondly and it had all kind of then futuristic gadgets like the talking onboard computer, electric windows,mirrors, central locking with remote control and that lovely V6, because it had the talking onboard computer i called it the "Kitt" car (from the Nightrider series) 😀😀.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

A friend of mine's Dad had the same Renault with the talking computer - it blew my mind! Glad you enjoyed the Sierra and thanks for watching.

[@Jack-hc5fk]

Just come across this really good video my daily drive is 1990 ford Sierra 4x4 estate Ghia in white had car since 1998

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, really good to know you enjoyed the video - I actually made a video about buying and collecting it, so if you have not seen it then do take a look. I also have a 4x4 Mk2, which hasn't featured much on the Channel yet, and I actually own an Estate Ghia 4x4 in white... but mine is a breaker and keeps my XR4x4 on the road. Do stay tuned and thanks for watching.

[@Jack-hc5fk]

@@cornishcarcollectors thanks not seen that but will watch it when I get time I also got MK1 ford Granada Ghia auto which was my grandads had car from new both cars kept in heated garage that's nice you got XR4x4

[@martinherts1967]

Hey, thanks so much for this wonderful look back at a truly iconic car! I owned several, and also many Cortinas before that.......I then ''climbed the ladder'' to the Mondeo! Whilst I now have a brand new Ecosport via the lovely folks at Motability, I still have a Mk 2 Mondeo V6 Ghia x auto estate on the drive which I really hope to renovate slowly. She still runs and drives but needs a little work on the cooling system. Can't bear to part with her!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thank you for the comment; really pleased you enjoyed the video. Nice to read your Ford car history and keep hold of that Mk2 Mondeo (very nice car indeed!). Stay tuned as I've lots more to come if you enjoy modern classic Ford (and a bit of MG Rover) content.

[@martinherts1967]

@@cornishcarcollectors hey, it's a pleasure! I have quite a soft spot for all the Rovers, the P6 was a lovely car, and my Uncle owned an SD1 for a few years, in Avocado Green! The more modern Rovers have all been nice as well. Apologies, I'm a bit of a petrolhead! Just one last car I wanted to mention...Cortina mk 5 2.0 Ghia. I actually went to look at one a few months ago, Y reg, needed some bodywork but the engine was seriously sweet! Couldn't quite afford it....oh for a lottery win! Thanks again, great to hear from you; looking forward to your next video!

[@lewis72]

GL eh ? Get you ! Standard power for that 1.6 was a miserly 75bhp. Montego 1.6 from the same year was 86bhp and the Cavalier 1.6 was 90bhp. [ My old '83 Cavalier GLS had electric mirrors and electric boot release, as did the GL... it also had a rev. counter ] My '87 2.9i Granada Scorpio will do 30mpg on a run like you're doing ! IMO, the best Sierras to have (Cosworths aside) were the (Mk1) 2.0i S, XR4i, Ghia or XR4x4. 2000E if you're feeling posh.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and glad to see you are a fan of the Sierra. Your Granada Scorpio is a great car, nice to hear about one being used.

[@JohnnyPaton]

Excellent video. Say what you want about Fords but they’re always pleasant to drive, consistent and predictable. I’ve got an Escort LX and it has front electric windows, boot release switch and a tilt and slide sunroof, a real boon. Gear change is smooth and precise and acceleration is decent enough with 90hp.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and kind words about the video - really pleased you enjoyed it. As you rightly say, Ford consistently delivery driver's cars that really hit the mark. Your Escort sounds great... make sure you keep hold of it. Do stay tuned to the channel as we have loads of Ford content to come.

[@JohnnyPaton]

@@cornishcarcollectors Many thanks. She had her last drive of the year this morning. Now tucked away in the garage awaiting new sills and a gearbox rebuild during the winter. Good luck with your channel, the content is fantastic and you deserve many thousands of subs.

[@torevenheim9607]

This cars can roll on forever because they have so simple electronics 😊

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. As you say, the Sierra, as are all Fords (and cars) from this era, are very simple mechanics and electrics. Thanks for watching.

[@austinmatthews347]

I owned a 1983 a reg gold 1.6 gl sierra from 1990 to about 1994 lovely motor

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I hope the video brought back some fond memories of your Sierra.

[@austinmatthews347]

@@cornishcarcollectors yes it did you should be proud if such a nice motor there are plenty of cossie not many more humble models i delivered milk in early 80s i remember seeing my first sierra as a school kid it was a beige l model. My grandad had. A y reg 1.6 l the very early car with the top hung mirrors

[@minimaxi802]

I am aware of a metallic blue 1977/78 Mk4 Ford Cortina Ghia in immaculate condition regularly seen in Torquay and Paignton especially in summer.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Sounds a lovely car - I like the Mk4 Cortina the best of all Cortina models. Thanks for watching.

[@TheSoundsnake]

Manual windows: ‘awco’ (all windows can open) 😁 Very nice example of a Sierra indeed.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Biggest benefit of electric windows... they don't go wrong! Thanks for the comment and really pleased to hear you like the Sierra. Please do stay tuned to the channel as we have lots more classic Ford content to come.

[@lifeclip9878]

Wow used to have a B reg 1.6 L model back in 90's 4 gears and no rev counter it was bullet proof

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Sierra history. They certainly were well built and in L trim there's very little to go wrong! Thanks for watching.

[@adebrade172]

I got a 1.8 turbo diesel from auction once, the turbo boost was addictive, but not rapid.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. What year was your TD Sierra? I’ve never driven one and always wondered what they’re like; early diesel cars are interesting as the tech progressed quickly from the 80’s into the 90’s. Thanks for watching.

[@adebrade172]

@@cornishcarcollectors long time ago it didn't have smoked rear lights so pre 89,think very early diesel were 2.3 they were very slow.

[@speedbird737]

you're crazy commuting 65 miles to work by car. I know because I used to!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Nigel. My commute is a long one, but gives me chance to drive my cars plus I do get to work from home a few days a week. 👍 Thanks for watching.

[@SA-zoom1]

I would to see how one of these would be with something like a 1.6 16v zetec engine transplant. With its lightweight and a modern engine I think it would be pretty special.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. A 1.6 Zetec would transform the Sierra... it would be crazy given the weight! Would be a bit of a shame to do it to this one given its originality. Thanks for watching.

[@SA-zoom1]

@@cornishcarcollectors yes definitely this one needs to stay as it is! Great video.

[@LawnMowersThingsThatMakeNoise]

The better carburettor for this car is a WEBER 28/30 DFTH.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. The car is definitely running better on the Weber. Thanks for watching.

[@videochannel1010]

Сиерра машина детства, сейчас таких не делают, сейчас делают машины планшеты

[@James-hh1lq]

I’d say it’s a classic not a modern classic

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment James, you are probably right these days. Thanks for watching.

[@martinhunt6004]

I do not think it would make a good commuter at the latest fuel prices.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Maybe not Martin, but this was certainly a very pleasant drive to work. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment.

[@Simon-fr4ts]

Only 30mpg for a 1.6? That's awful.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Simon. Not really sure what MPG the Sierra was doing, but the old Pinto engine with the Webber Carbs would be around 30-35mpg, which was pretty good back in the 80s. Thanks for watching.