Skizzer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. mrbenn, RobT, wuvvum and 30 others 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negative Creep Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 This thread has warmed the cockles of my heart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratdat Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Blooming marvelous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Bo11ox Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Crowdfunded shite!!!! Now you're talking HMC, laser wheels, chaseracer and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cort16 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I'd like to sponsor the grill.I'm in for a few quid once it's all setup. Dick Longbridge, michael1703, v8 scania and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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 rob88h and anonymous user 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcars Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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? rob88h, eddyramrod, laser wheels and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 this thread has also had 7,500 views in 3 days. Tells you something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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'. DeeJay, aldo135, oldcars and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulgalour Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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/ chodweaver, Angrydicky, Pillock and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthecapriman Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. eddyramrod and oldcars 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quicksilver Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. SeanRG, johngarty, Ratdat and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Sterling Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Great stuff chaps! Can't wait to see it here on Autoshite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garbaldy Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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! eddyramrod, Coprolalia, KruJoe and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 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! M'coli, EssDeeWon, eddyramrod and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_Q Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren t claim Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I want to distill an commemorative vodka to mark the occasion. I'll call it Grey Grille. SeanRG, vulgalour, anonymous user and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skizzer Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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! Alexg, dome, cort16 and 27 others 30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HMC Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Top work chaps ! eddyramrod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnK Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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! Cavcraft, vulgalour, chaseracer and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Keymaster, brownnova, egg and 10 others 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddyramrod Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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! danthecapriman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BorniteIdentity Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. Uncle Jimmy, chaseracer, eddyramrod and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted March 31, 2016 Author Share Posted March 31, 2016 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. nacho man, Sudsprint, JohnK and 31 others 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthbay Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Awesome, now we just need to crowd fund a barn somewhere to start an Autoshite museum rml2345, laser wheels, carlo and 9 others 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexg Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Sensational!!! Welcome to the fold brave Sierra! Proof that this forum's still got it. trigger, Cavcraft and HMC 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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