The Autoshite holy grail is now one of us!

[Skizzer]

Deal agreed    Deposit being arranged.  

 

We have multiple contributors on board - I'll probably set up a crowdfunding site at the weekend so anyone who wants to chip in, can.  

[Negative Creep]

This thread has warmed the cockles of my heart

[Ratdat]

Blooming marvelous 

[Mr_Bo11ox]

Crowdfunded shite!!!! Now you're talking

[cort16]

I'd like to sponsor the grill.

I'm in for a few quid once it's all setup.

[oldcars]

I wonder why they did the grey grille? Was it to try and calm the shattered nerves of Cortina buyers, used to a big plastic lumpy front? Or was it genuinely cheaper to make that way? Equally with the mirrors, surely it adds cost to have two types of mirror. Bizarre.

 

Still love it though.

It was Autoglym's idea, its the same year that bumper care trim gel was released 

[Slappy]

Having just read the whole thread in 1 go, this has put a big smile on my face too considering where some of the earlier discussion was going. Like a overly long running serial drama I was thinking "just get it bought already". Looks like it hopefully will be!

 

I have no affinity to Sierras per se, but I wholeheartedly support the idea of this being kept mostly as is.

[oldcars]

For me it's like adopting a panda or polar bear...I'm happy to pay, delighted to see it saved for humanity but don't necessarily want it at my house

Will you get a cuddly toy Sierra with your sponsorship and updates on how its doing?

[egg]

this thread has also had 7,500 views in 3 days. Tells you something!

[Tamworthbay]

Will you get a cuddly toy Sierra with your sponsorship and updates on how its doing?

as long as they don't let the RSPCA have a share, otherwise they will wake up one morning to find its scrapped because it 'was for the best'.

[vulgalour]

I can't afford to put money in the pot but I am happy to create a commemorative piece of artwork of this vehicle free of charge once it's been collected.  You'll have to fight over who gets the original artwork though.  Digital copies can be provided gratis to all.  I imagine I could do prints at cost which would be something like £3 A4 inc. postage

 

For more examples of my stuff, go here: http://autoshite.com/topic/15640-vulgalour-arts-of-2014-1001-panhard/

[danthecapriman]

Deal agreed    Deposit being arranged.  

 

We have multiple contributors on board - I'll probably set up a crowdfunding site at the weekend so anyone who wants to chip in, can.

 

This is brilliant! I really love this car and I'm so glad some of you lot are going to step in and take it on. I too will chip in a bit of cash for it.

 

Top work fellas.

[quicksilver]

A crowdfunding campaign to save a grim pov-spec Sierra? Just wonderful. This site isn't what it used to be, it's just got a whole lot better.

[Lord Sterling]

Great stuff chaps! Can't wait to see it here on Autoshite.

[garbaldy]

You guys dinny mess around, I told my mate about it since he didn't get the Ghia and he was keen on it too.

[Dick Cheeseburger]

I can only try and imagine the telephone conversation with the current elderly owner...

"Hi, your chavvy grandson gave me your number. I'd like to buy your Sierra, please."

"I still need it to visit the chemists later, but I can meet you after I've applied the cream."

"Not a problem. There's a group of us buying it, but I'm the chosen one who has the pleasure of taking first drive."

"A group of you? Why's that?"

"We are like-minded individuals who recognise an icon when we see one. Several others are chipping in with crowdfunding."

"Oh. It's not got any warranty mind, and I'll need the front seat covers back. You may want to put some oil in it as well."

 

I'd be intrigued to know if the conversation is even slightly along those lines.

Great to see this happen though!

[trigger]

Fuck me, when i started this thread i never expected it to end up with the car being bought by a bunch of 100% grade A dedicated shitters! Amazing news!

[Dave_Q]

Not mega flush at the minute but I will contribute a quid or 3 to a crowdfunding thing as long as i can have a little lick of a dangly mirror when I see it at an event or whatever.

 

Well autoshited, autoshite.

[trigger]

I'm even more gutted i can't make shitefest now at watch this take pride of place in the field! I'll chuck a tenner in once the whip starts.

[warren t claim]

I want to distill an commemorative vodka to mark the occasion. I'll call it Grey Grille.

[Skizzer]

You guys dinny mess around, I told my mate about it since he didn't get the Ghia and he was keen on it too.

 

Tell him it's his for two and a half grand  

[Skizzer]

AngryDicky has paid the deposit and BorniteIdentity and I are shaping up a plan to collect it tomorrow.  JohnK and Cheggers really got things moving in the background too.

 

Thanks to everyone who has said nice things and/or offered to contribute, we'll get something sorted over the weekend.  Much excitement all round!

[HMC]

Top work chaps !

[JohnK]

It definitely needs to make a Chumley appearance. There was an absolutely MINT 3dr Sierra in JRG there last year, I would love to dump this next to it!

[BorniteIdentity]

I am actually cackling with laughter at the prospect.

 

I just love the idea of skizzer in a high viz jacket, marshalling the Sierra down the ramps of the trailer.... me, truckers arm already bronzed, gingerly reversing her down next to a concourse MK1 Ghia that's won "best in show" every year for the last eleventy years.

 

Park up. Say nothing. Dead pan.  

[eddyramrod]

Trailer???????  You mean you wouldn't drive it there?  Oh wait, it's a Sierra, I understand.  The model that preceded it was a vast improvement in every way.

 

However, as others have said, I am actually glad that a base model in true timewarp condition has been saved for posterity.  Well done chaps!

[BorniteIdentity]

The more you mess with the minds of the owners club, the more win there is.  

 

"Why the fuck is that a trailer Queen" etc.

[trigger]

Park it up at a car show, surround it with boards with pointless tat stapled to it and then strip to your pants and enjoy your day.

 

[Tamworthbay]

Awesome, now we just need to crowd fund a barn somewhere to start an Autoshite museum

[Alexg]

Sensational!!! Welcome to the fold brave Sierra!

Proof that this forum's still got it.