There are few cars that can be described as a true legend within the Ford scene, but this Sapphire Cosworth is most certainly one of them. Owned by the equally legendary Rod Tarry and built by tuning marvel Mark Shead of MA Developments, it was the first road legal Cosworth to crack 200 mph and despite its subtle looks it has been at the very forefront of YB tuning for over two decades. What’s more, it still is in its new guise, having been recently rebuilt and recommissioned by Mark.
We last spoke with Rod and Mark back in the July 2013 issue, but Rod’s story began in 1996 when he bought the rear-wheel drive Sierra Cosworth to use as a fast road car. A 400 bhp conversion soon followed and Rod enjoyed it like that until the urge for more began building, which is a theme that propelled him throughout. A
