XR4i automatic?

[Marty]

I came across this today

http://cgi.ebay.fr/Automobiles-Utilitaires___ford-sierra-xr4i-2-8-v6_W0QQitemZ280238709904QQddnZAutomobilesQ2cQ20UtilitairesQQddiZ8295QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item280238709904&_trkparms=72%3A606%7C39%3A1%7C65%3A12&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14]http://cgi.ebay.fr/Automobiles-Utilitaires...id=p3286.c0.m14

XR4i auto? genuine? would be a shame to see it scrapped if it is real

[tiff]

factory auto very rare; Ford contracted a company called Somar Transtec to do the conversions, first with the C3 box then the A4 later on....
Jerome's old 4i was the first car to be converted....

[Stixwould_Sierra's]

I have heard of several of these  

i remeber reading about a Ford dealer in Essex doing conversions

But i wouldnt want the running costs of one  

[Marty]

2.8 AND autobox
The worst of both worlds

[Stixwould_Sierra's]

2.8 AND autobox
The worst of both worlds

With a C3 yes  

[Owain]

My local ford dealer, south essex motors at the time used to do these, as me dads mate was the service manager at the time and used to get them as company cars.

[SIDIBEAR]

I saw one of these at Enfield two years ago, it was for sale for £800.

I was tempted just for the engine and box.