Not Sold (Est: £80,000 - £100k)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 17 May 2025
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1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
UK • 17 May 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth is a rare and desirable homologation special, boasting a fascinating history with ties to Ford's advertising agency. Having undergone a full mechanical and bodywork rebuild in 2018, it presents in excellent condition with only 97,260 miles and comes with a comprehensive history file, original launch brochure, and other unique documentation.
Condition
8
Based on the description, the car has been well-maintained with a full mechanical and bodywork rebuild by a marque specialist in 2018. The underside looks 'factory fresh,' and the engine bay is correct, lacking modifications like an alarm system. The car has a comprehensive history file, including maintenance records and invoices. The odometer displays 97,260 miles, with only a few hundred miles since the rebuild. The current MOT is valid until 2nd February 2026. Overall, this car presents in excellent condition, reflecting the care and investment made by its long-term owner.
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97,260 miles
WF0EXXGBBEGG38846
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E937 ELM
1987
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £80,000 - £100k)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 17 May 2025
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Description
The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in March 1985.
It was introduced as a means of homologating their Sierra model for 'Group A' Touring Car racing, with a requirement that 5,000 cars were built and sold.
Launched for sale in July 1986 and based on the three-door Sierra bodyshell, it was designed by Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) and was powered by a Cosworth-designed, 2-litre turbocharged engine of now-legendary repute.
At the time, the Sierra Cosworth was a new kind of performance car - a 'blue-collar hero' able to humble true sports cars and was approachable and (almost) affordable for a family man.
In total, 5,545 cars were produced, of which 500 were sent to Aston Martin Tickford for conversion to the Sierra RS500 Cosworth.
Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded 'Evolution' model to be launched which featured furt...
Price Analysis vs Other Sierra RS500 Cosworths
£11,250
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£92,250
Median Price (Since 2020)
£370,500
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 2nd Feb 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
97,255 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Feb 2025, 97,255 miles
Passed
On 6th Mar 2024, 97,226 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge
Passed
On 7th Mar 2023, 97,178 miles
Passed
On 15th Mar 2022, 97,133 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer and joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
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