The Sierra followed the Taunus at the end of 1982 and at the time was at least controversial. Retaining Ford drivers had to get used to the wind tunnel lines of the Sierra. Technically fairly identical, but optically the Sierra was a huge leap forward for Ford.
We are now almost thirty years later and the first series of Sierra's has become tax-free. Every now and then there is a Sierra for sale and if you move your hunting grounds to Germany, the choice is often even greater. Remarkable are the prices associated with the purchase of Sierra's. They won't get much cheaper. That means good news for fans of classic Fords. Investing in a Sierra now gives you profit on two fronts: you can (if you choose a well-maintained one) enjoy driving it for years to come and you buy yourself a car that could increase in value over time. My tip: look for a nice six-cylinder with automatic transmission and, if possible, power steering. Do you have the choice? Then look for a Ghia, although strangely enough the basic Custom version with the gray bumpers is very popular among Sierra fans.
Chris de Raaf.