SIERRA STILL HAS PLENTY TO PLAY FOR

As the value of Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A race cars is going up seemingly by the day I had to ask the Motueka-based owner of one of the few still in regular track use, Brett Stevens; should the right offer ever come along, would he contemplate selling his distinctive yellow ex–Kevin Waldock/Playscape Racing machine?

Brett, who runs a garage and salvage business in his hometown tucked away at the top of the South Island, and who is a regular and popular competitor in the local Archibald’s Historic Touring Car Series, paused for thought. It only took him a couple of seconds, but his answer was unequivocal … No.

"Not now," he said, as we wrapped up our conversation about the car and Brett’s now 24-year term as owner and custodian. He went on: “There’s too much of me wrapped up in it now. So no, I don't think I'll ever sell it. And when my time is up, I'll pass it on to my boys.”

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