Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth?

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Sun 19 May 2013 23:36
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - kingimuk

Read with interest the article in the Daily Express on Saturday (Jennifer Selway) attributed to Keith Adams about the Top 20 cars that are dissapearing from UK roads as they have not achieved classic car status.

In our family we have a Y reg Sierra that has had just one owner and it is immaculate. My father keeps being advised by admirers (of the car) not to let it go for a silly price 'as it is worth something'. Trouble is how do you find out it's value?

saw one on eBay the other day a bit newer (B-reg) being sold through Devon Classic Cars for about £3000, which was quite a shock.

When the time comes, how would you ensure this car goes to an appreciative owner for a fair price rather than ending up as scrap?

IK

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Sun 19 May 2013 23:58
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - Avant

Best not to let it go at all. It's not a classic yet, but eventually (say 10-15 years) sheer rarity will elevate it.

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Mon 20 May 2013 01:24
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - A3 A4

Is it a base model with a black grill? If so its extremely rare.

Edited by A3 A4 on 20/05/2013 at 01:25

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Mon 20 May 2013 09:39
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - RT

The Sierra will never be a real classic - it wasn't Ford's greatest "hour" - like most Fords, a triumph of advertising/PR over substance. Even the Cosworth could be matched by a humble Cavalier SRi when both were full of pasengers and on twisty country roads.

It's value will come from simply being old but in very good condition - establishing it's exact worth will only be possible by putting it into a specialist auction and selling it.

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Mon 20 May 2013 10:25
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - bathtub tom

www.fordsierraclub.co.uk/

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Mon 20 May 2013 11:26
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - madf

When the time comes, how would you ensure this car goes to an appreciative owner for a fair price rather than ending up as scrap?

Either sell it to a Classic Car dealer - who will of course take their cut as they have to make a profit

or sell it via ebay As a private seller you should not expect to obtain top prices as there is no legal protection for a buyer.

Or tell all your friends it's for sale and do they know anyone who wants one.

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Mon 20 May 2013 11:39
Ford Sierra Y Reg - original jelly mould shape. - How do you find out how much an old car is worth? - RaineMan

Affordable Classics who are well known as suppliers of classic Fords have a 1983 Sierra for sale at £1895. By comparison a 1977 Capri is priced at £6495. In general it is the pre-80 Fords that are fetching good money – in particular RWD Escorts!

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