BAD TIMES, GOOD TIMES

Reader’s restoration: This rare 1991 Sierra Ghia 4x4 estate was saved by a father and son team who went through some bad luck and great luck in the process…

Words Mike Renaut

Not so long ago a 2-litre Sierra estate was a common enough sight, but even then the 4x4 version was unusual. In the past decade or so the 4x4 variants have become downright rare. Reg Harwood has owned a few classic Fords over the years including a Capri, Granada, XR2 and XR4i then a Sierra estate with a 2-litre Pinto. “I liked that Sierra,” remembers Reg, “it was a silver Ghia and when I saw this white Sierra Ghia 4x4 for sale in 2006 I had to bid on it.” The Sierra was his for £450 and in January 2006, Reg and his son Paul drove to Guildford from their Liverpool home to pick up the car. “It was in decent condition,” continues Reg, “it drove back fine and had…

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Classic Ford (Digital) - 1 Issue, August 2022

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