Generally, we come throughout a automotive video that legit drops our jaw and that is certainly one of them. You do not have to be a Ford fan to know and respect the RS Cosworth legacy by way of the ’80s and ’90s. Fitted with high-output four-cylinder engines constructed by Cosworth, quite a few Ford fashions in Europe turned high-performance “Cozzies.” The Sierra RS Cosworth is cherished amongst fanatics, and hopefully, this specific automotive will likely be again on the highway quickly.
First, nevertheless, it wants to flee the yard tomb the place it has been parked for seven years. The YouTube channel IMSTOKZE just lately discovered about its existence at an undisclosed location within the UK. It was truly the Cozzie’s proprietor who contacted the crew, giving them an invite to take a look at his assortment of ’80s Fords. For apparent causes, the Sierra RS Cosworth is the crown jewel of the lot however merely seeing it proves to be an incredible problem, by no means thoughts reclaiming it from the yard.
That is as a result of it was boxed on three sides by a fence, creating an area solely barely bigger than the automotive itself. An outdated Ford Transit served because the fourth wall, successfully eradicating it from sight however to make further certain the Cozzie was hidden, thick thorn bushes unfold all through the world. It might have been left outdoors and open to the weather, however no less than it was safe.
And it wasn’t fully left to the weather. The present proprietor had a number of covers over the automotive, although they deteriorated through the years to in the end expose parts of the white exterior. He bought it seven years in the past and parked it within the yard, having by no means pushed it on the highway. Previous to that, the automotive was in storage with the earlier house owners for one other seven years. All whole, it has been 14 years since this Sierra RS Cosworth terrorized UK streets.
With the van eliminated and thorn bushes lower, the digital camera lastly will get in for a detailed look. The inside has seen higher days; nasty mildew covers the Recaro seats and a few sprint panels are lacking, probably for stereo upgrades or different electrical work. Below the hood, the enduring turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is nestled in a bay that is clearly seen some aftermarket work. In authentic trim, this mill made roughly 200 horsepower, despatched to the rear wheels by way of a five-speed handbook transmission. In its current situation, merely getting it to start out is an accomplishment.
Sadly, it is an accomplishment we do not attain on this video. There may be hope although. With a battery attached, the sprint lights illuminate and the engine cranks over with out concern. It does not fireplace up, however the clip concludes with a promise of extra to return, hopefully culminating in a working Sierra RS Cosworth.
On the very least, let’s get a detailer with an influence washer in there, stat.
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