MOT – NO With the term “barn find” being bandied about with abandon nowadays, we are pleased to confirm that ‘H833 HNO’ genuinely deserves that desirable title.

As part of a recently discovered horde of Fords this XR4x4i has been in barn storage for at least 15 years if not longer and in current ownership for over 20 years.

Remarkable! Offered here with no reserve this true survivor car represents an entirely original example of the 1990 Sierra model range.

With such a long period off the road, ‘H833 HNO’ will clearly require a thorough recommissioning.

A truly rare opportunity to acquire such an iconic Ford with such a remarkable back story.

It seems a frighteningly long time since the Sierra appeared to a less than enthusiastic reception.

It was a bold and modern design compared to the boxy Cortina and the buying public took a while to acclimatise.

When the three door XR4i arrived with its double winged rear spoiler it struggled against the more established 2.8-litre Capri wit...