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£41,917
1985 Ford Sierra Cosworth 'Group N' Rally Car
UK • 25 Aug 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a historically significant 1980s Group N Sierra Cosworth rally car with a Ford Works registration. Driven by notable rally drivers, it achieved success in the British Rally Championship and other events. While 'rally-ready' some safety items are past their expiration date.
Condition
7
The car is described as 'on the button and beautifully finished' and 'rally-ready' with 291bhp. However, the belts and extinguisher are out of date, indicating some reconditioning is required. Overall solid condition with slight wear visible.
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8,722 miles (via 2012 MOT)
WF0EXXGBBEFD18237
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
C234 HVW
1985
Auction
Description
At its introduction in 1982, the Sierra's revolutionary new shape proved a touch more divisive than Ford had anticipated, and some serious marketing became a priority, so it was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth.
It fitted the brief well as it was rear-wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds, and was available as a three-door.
The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but, more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history.
Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built, and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons (Cosworth three door, Sapphir...
Price Analysis vs Other Sierra Cosworths
£19,296
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£33,750
Median Price (Since 2020)
£74,250
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 6th Apr 2013
Latest MOT mileage:
8,722 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 7th Apr 2012, 8,722 miles
Passed
On 13th Nov 2008, 8,721 miles
Failed
On 13th Nov 2008, 8,721 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Passed
On 17th Sept 2007, 8,564 miles
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