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Just wanted to share a picture taken during the filming of Wheeler Dealers World Tour Season 2 Episode 9 shot in Malta in which they featured a mk2 Cortina. The Sierra got some coverage in the end during the car reveal/meet up along with other local classics

100% standard

On one of its rare outings

Some recent shots

Some recent photos of the fez at a local run

Thanks! Yes, one of the rears is still Pirelli P6. It came with the pepperpots and judging by the condition of when I got them, it was probably a spare wheel as it looked like it was never used.

Got the seats back from the trimmers and I'm very pleased with the results. It all started when I found an old brochure snippet of how a GL interior should look like and kept hunting the globe for a couple of years until I got all the right bits Still have some minor bits left like painting the 3-point armrests and headrests to match.

Some recent photos in action 😄 Front seats had extra padding added by previous owner so couldn't fit original door cards with pockets. They were also missing the headrests. So I found a nice set from a mk2 popular plus and then a pair of now rare headrest pads (from an escort mk3 ghia). Door/quarter cards in the original dark beige colour came from Germany. Martrim/tissens supplied original fabric and vinyl (quite impressed with that) so will go to the trimmers soon 🙂. Still need a soft brown dash to be completely original but won't probably last a month without cracking under Maltese sun.

The rear bumper on my Ghia has a small crack at the bottom and I'm currently looking for a replacement. Do you know if the Ghia/XR models rear bumpers are different than the base models or essentially the same but then fitted with an additional moulding on top? Tks

Some shots taken last weekend by the photographers we have planted on our main coast road 😀 Odometer now reads a whopping 17,800km 😛

Just thought of sharing some recent (ish) pics of the mk1 whilst the mk2 is taking its time. Just gets the occasional wash, oil change and run/show (old man won't let it out if he sees a cloud 😂) No plans really other than keeping it as it is 😁

We were quite blessed with the weather last week so took the Sierra for a quick run while everyone else was wrapping gifts [emoji3] Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Thanks! I was originally planning to put slightly bigger wheels and lower it but now happy with the factory look. Given the condition and mileage, I agree that its wiser to leave it as it is. Mirror covers done as well Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Back from paintless dent removal and detailing 😀 Nice deep shine considering the age. Next on the list is replacing electric antenna and repaint mirror covers.

Thanks man, I won't . I had this car for 10 years now and always manages to make smile despite its tiny power and simplicity! Below is a video of the engine. Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

By way of an update after 6 years 😀 I still own this one. Last year I managed to find an uber rare set of twin weber 36 DCNF's with inlet manifold as fitted to Series X Fiestas. I also recently fitted a 4-2-1 stainless steel manifold. Currently in the process of re-doing the interior to factory spec. I already fitted all round genuine seatbelts, uncut shelf etc. and martrim should be able to supply the original GL 'chelsea' fabric. Here are some recent pics, hope you like

Wheels on! Next on the list are paintless dent removal, detailing (clay bar, 2 stage polish and wax), fix radio/electric aerial ...more work than I expected Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Found a set of refurbished pepperpots with new tyres for a really good price today so I snapped them! Hoping for that factory fresh look once they're on

Original tyres had to go and with a set of compomotive turbos lying in the garage waiting for my escort mk2 project wrapped in new tyres, it was rude not to! 13 inch are a bit small on her but with some lowering and grey or gold centres I think they can look ace. What do you think?[emoji848] Sent from my SM-G960F using Tapatalk

Ans it’s finally on the road…not much done to it other than a good clean and a power wash to the engine bay. Needs a good polish, a couple of small dents pulled out and some other minor details. Went for a long night drive yesterday…pulls well and doesn’t handle too bad either considering she’s still wearing the original uniroyal rallye’s 😁 Really tempted to put some 15 inch BBS replicas (JBW) and lower it a bit…or else just put the original steels and trims for a factory look

Got it back from the mechanic today 😁 Still need to go through the process of classic car certification before I get the plates. Managed to take it for a short drive (on a private road) though and ran like a dream 😉 Here's a short video:

Some photos on its journey to the mechanic... Fitted a new battery and poured some fuel in the tank and started up without much hassle Any attempts to drive it failed though and a new clutch seems to be the only solution. I was also concerned about the 34 year old timing belt 😆 which will get replaced along with new oil/fluids/filters etc.

So I came across this Sierra listed as a 1 owner with 14,000km. I wasn't really looking to add another car to the collection but I was too curious to see it and hear its story, which goes something like this... It's 1985 and this gentleman having recently been to the UK was fascinated by the Sierra's futuristic design. So back in Malta, he went to the local Ford dealer and ordered a Sierra. Not one of the basic versions, but a 2.0 Ghia finished in diamond white. He also wanted to have xr4i wheels but those would have costed him an extra 1k so he fitted a set of mille miglia instead which were smaller but similar in design. Fast forward a couple of years and an unfortunate accident at his place of work prevented him from driving the Sierra again, mostly due to its lack of power steering. But he couldn't part with it. So he just locked it up in the garage and did not move it ever since. The Sierra was never meant to be his daily car so it was never taken out in the rain or made use of its huge luggage space. When I went to see it (pictures below taken in previous owner's garage today), the doors were stuck, it was impossible to push (sticky wheel cylinders) and it's engine was last started up in 2007. Original steels and trims tucked away in a corner covered in dust. We got some jump leads and all the warning lights from the trip computer came to life on the ignition. We removed the air cleaner, poured some fuel on the carb and after a couple of misses, the pinto came to life! A deal was struck and it will now be off to the mechanic for re-commissioning.

Hi all I was wondering if there's anyone who supplies escort mk2 door skins other than Magnum? Whilst their body panels are usually top notch, I've been having issues with the door skins. Magnum gets these from Klokkerholm and the swage lines don't seem to line up properly. I 've been told they're working on new tooling but wasn't given a definitive date :/

Thanks! Don't have any at the moment but I'll keep trying. Bought from them quite a few times...top stuff and always ready to help.