Will I ever get the Sierra MOT READY? Time's running out on my Ford Sapphire RS Cosworth Restoration

THE PLAN! When I bought this Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth from Scotland, driving all of the way back to Cornwall, my plan was to carry out a modest and fairly swift restoration - I wanted a tidy example with a more standard look and nice, clean power. I intend to own this car for lots of years, meaning I could improve my Sierra over time… fair to say things have not gone to plan!
With ZERO interior and lots to do, will I ever get the Sierra MOT ready let alone in time to drive my son to his prom? Follow the progress on my Sierra Cosworth build in this video.
It would be great to know your thoughts, feedback and questions in the comments section, and please LIKE, SHARE and SUBSCRIBE to find out the end of the Sierra story and follow my other cars… I appreciate it.
If you are new to my Channel or to my Sierra Cosworth then please have a watch of both the collection video and part 1 of the restoration by clicking the links below.
• Collection from Scotland - • I buy a PROJECT Ford S...
• Restoration Part 1 - • Restoration ENGINE OUT...
• Restoration Part 2 - • Restoration STRIPPED &...
• Restoration Part 3 - • OH NO! Sierra RS Coswo...
• Restoration Part 4 - • Sierra RS Cosworth FIR...
• Restoration Part 5 - • FIRE! At last, it's ho...
Thanks for watching.
--------- Video Content ---------
00:00 - Intro.
01:48 - Top of the Dashboard Refit.
03:47 - A Day's Work and Stereo Issues.
07:20 - Sound Deadening and Carpet!
10:18 - Will the stereo ever work?
14:57 - Interior installation continues.
18:37 - Seats go back into the Sierra!
21:44 - ... and now for the Steering Wheel.
22:09 - Moving the Cosworth & Fresh Wheels.
26:22 - Outro... what's next?

[@VTR_JEF]

Oh that original stereo and graphic equaliser is a peach 👌🏻❤️

[@pedrosalas4460]

Very good job a perfect restsuration Always a joy seing your love for Fords Keep the good job

[@johnbevan7157]

This Cosworth is coming along lovely what a stunning car, keep up the great work 😎

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment John and for following the restoration, I appreciate it.

[@johnbevan7157]

@@cornishcarcollectors really looking forward to see the finished car. I’ve never seen the original Ford graphic equaliser working before, love the flashing lights takes be back to the older style hi fi’s. Would be great to see the Mondeo ST200 restored next to the Cosworth, two generations of sports family Fords 😎

[@alexirving1251]

Looks fantastic, i had a sapphire exactly the same in the mid 90's, brings back some happy memories, and a wish that i still had it😊

[@19blox]

Fantastic to see such wonderful progress.

[@danielrussell446]

Hi Andy well done to you both that is some job which you have done on the Cosworth it is looking absolutely stunning and I have enjoyed following the progress it will look sound and drive better than new Will be great for your lads prom! All the best to you all Daniel

[@stevewall4589]

Absolutely stunning looking car. Really is looking the part almost all fitted back together. Having seen all the progress from when you first brought the car, Look forward to seeing it all finished out on the road.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for following the restoration across the videos, I really appreciate it.

[@Allenpatch]

Getting there! Well done👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jimhutton4352]

I can’t help but think you might have been just as well, seeing as the interior and lower dash was all out, in changing the heater matrix. But loving the build 👍🏻

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and suggestion. Heater matrix is in good shape, but as you say it would probably have made sense to refresh it. Thanks for watching, it's good to know you are enjoying the build.

[@scottlp2323]

A Silver Dream Machine if ever there was one. 😍👍👍👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I am hoping it'll continue to be a Silver Dream Machine and not turn into a nightmare... time will tell! 😂 I appreciate you watching.

[@danielmackintosh6080]

Pleased to see it coming back to life. Absolute classic.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for following the restoration of the Sierra, I am hoping this car has no more surprises for me! 😂 I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@MK6_Cam]

This is the first part i've watched of your restoration, as a 19yo that is into cars and now l3 qualified in mechanics, id love to restore and own my own sierra cosworth one day as it is one of my dream cars. Older cars just do it better. ill definitely be catching up with the previous episodes

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thank you for the comment and I appreciate you going back over to watch the progress with my car... it's been a proper challenge and I had not intended to go as far as I have! Good luck with buying and restoring a Sierra yourself in the future. I hope to hear from you on some of my other and future videos.

[@StephenH-ms9og]

First class work. The Saff looks awesome.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the car. Stay tuned... I am almost finished!

[@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420]

It's coming along really well. Are you going to do anything with the exhaust? It sounds a bit like a canal boat at the moment!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I am enjoying the progress. The exhaust is on the list albeit I'll wait until the car is on the road and I have identified (and resolved) and snags. Thanks for watching.

[@CortinasAndClassics]

Nice job getting it all back together Andy. And what a prom car. Absolutely fantastic.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the kind comment, I appreciate it. He's some excited about the prom... let's just hope we get it finished and driving right for him. Thank you for watching.

[@michaelpurnell9085]

Looking absolutely fantastic, been really interesting watching every episode from buying it to where you are now, can't wait to see it finished.

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks so much for following the Sierra, I appreciate it. Still learning this KZbin thing, it's just nice to share the car/s with people are are interested.

[@rickydub6950]

Nearly there man 🥳 end is in sight 😎

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for the support, I appreciate it. 👍

[@Andypanda19733]

Wow that's stunning looking forward to the next installment good job 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Andy, I appreciate you following the restoration. 👍

[@camperp195]

She looks gorgeous,cant wait to see her finished!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you think the Sierra is turning out well. I cannot wait to see it finished too albeit I know I'll just start to restore another then... I am sure it's a medical condition! 😂 Thank you for watching.

[@adrianrothery6741]

Well done.... car looks superb ,look forward to polishing it for you

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for watching Adrian... I've got a few that need a clean so let me know when you are free! 😂

[@petenofear1120]

Well done andy can’t wait to see it soon at the shows,,,, hopefully I will have my xr3i finished as well ,🤔🤔 All the best mate , petenofear 👍

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment Pete, I appreciate you taking the time to watch the video. The Sierra is turning out fairly well. I've got mixed views on the paint but otherwise I'm chuffed with it. Be good to see the XR3i when it's done... see you at the shows.

[@petenofear1120]

@@cornishcarcollectors Always watching the videos mate , and always nice to catch up for a chat ,, Mixed views on the paint, why mate , ? The xr3i been a pain in my butt if I am honest problem after problems,, but I am on the home stretch now mate I hope 😁 Will catch up soon mate ,, if you need any help please ask , pete 👍

[@phil7301]

That's a great job both of you !! . Can't wait to see her fully on the road !! ,, oh, I'm down your way on my hols and just done the St Just - St Ives road,, my favourite 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😉

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the car. 👍 Bloomin' lovely road that! Glad you enjoyed it.

[@valterRS]

Beautiful car , its looking really nice the exhaust sounds nice and burbly it looks like it could do with some adjustment on the rear to make it sit closer to the rear bumper ?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you like the car and progress. 👍 As for the exhaust, I have had it adjusted up as far as it will go... I think the long-term plan will be to change it, but for now I'll live with it as I just want to drive the car! Thanks for watching.

[@trevormiller1601]

Well done, the wheels completely changed the rebuild status aesthetically. Paint looks slightly flat though, does it need to go back for a polish?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. As you say, the wheels have made it. Paint is okay; there are a few bits still to do on it and a polish. Thanks for watching.

[@fatwalletboy2]

I wouldnt rush it......

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. It's been two years now and I'm keen to drive it at least a few times this summer but we'll see how I get on... this car has a habit of slowing progress! 😂 Thanks for watching.

[@a1topdog]

Lovely job. Nice to see it going back to original. Will you be fitting a more original style/sized exhaust?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you like the restoration. 👍 I will look to change the exhaust at some point in the future, albeit right now I am just focused on getting it on the road and using it during a few of the warmer months. The exhaust is likely to be a 2025 job. Thank you for watching.

[@AnonymousAndy2]

Those Ghia seats look so wrong 😮. Thank goodness it’s only temporary 😂

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Ha! Thanks for the comment. The seats are indeed a strange sight - I'll have them sorted over the next week or so, certainly ahead of the boy's prom! Thanks for watching.

[@andybrace4983]

Looks fab....you....las

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thank you for the kind comment, it is great to know you think the car is turning out okay. Stay tuned as I am so close to finishing it now!

[@TechnicalTim21]

You need to fit the left hand dash pocket in while you can still get to the back of it as the clips are very difficult to get in The stereos can deteriate even when not in use my car had the CD option which worked perfectly when removed but now only gives poor sound when switched on for two hours Best of luck

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and advice. One of the glove compartment clips is actually broken - I have a replacement so will it soon. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@ree46y]

Will you be taking it to Mt Edgecombe car show this year? I am showing my M3, weather permitting

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I do plan to take it to Mt Edgcumbe along with three Rovers, hope to see you there. 👍

[@scottjohnson1740]

Hi who will be tunning your cosworth for you?

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. I’ve used Alvin Powell Motorsport (Saltash) and he’s been great. Thanks for watching.

[@rob_jarvis]

She's looking well.....jkeep her between the ditches!!😂😂🎉🎉

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and I'll try to keep it on the road! 😂

[@thingyandthingy]

Would you like to sell those gauges?

[@alseeineye]

get yourself some sharktooths, lattace alloys look stupid on a 4wd - they make late cars look dated aswell, look like a 2wd - wrong wheels in my mind, but each to their own - if youve git to budget youve got ti budget - lattace look wrong on that car it deserves better mate, sorry!

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the wheels. As you probably already know, the Lattice wheels are the correct wheels for an early '91 built Sapphire Cosworth 4x4 (pre-91 facelift car)... so my car should have the Lattice wheels and in the spirit of keeping it as OEM a look as possible, I have stuck with the Lattice wheels albeit I do agree the 'sharktooth' wheels look good. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@alseeineye]

@@cornishcarcollectors i think its good people are now trying put them back as original and that seems the trend now - looked on how many left and says two or three thousand sorn stored somewhere - seems peopke dont want to drive them now so a trend i guess - dont know who will buy all these cars when everybody wants to sell them again - drive them and make the most of them while you can you know - working class ferrari

[@mikespikeey4625]

where i lived 30 years ago the was a very large chuck of land where we used to ride are dirt bikes and that was the last time i seen a Cosworth dumped in the trees striped like that but it had no wheels and doors i for got all about that till i seen yours ,,it was set on fire later that day shame to see a nice car gone

[@cornishcarcollectors]

Thanks for the comment. Sounds like the car you are talking about went the way of so many Sierra Cosworths in the past. Certainly a shame. Thank you for watching.