£78,750 (Est: £75,000 - £95,000)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 #224/500
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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£78,750 (Est: £75,000 - £95,000)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 #224/500
UK • 8 Nov 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Sierra RS500, #224 of 500, is a meticulously restored example with only 600 miles on its new engine. With a new engine and a fully refreshed drivetrain, this RS500 is ready to be driven.
Condition
9
The car is described as being in exceptional condition, having undergone a meticulous restoration. The exterior has gleaming paintwork with no visible blemishes, and the interior is well-presented and largely original. Mechanically, it's in outstanding order with a new engine and upgraded components. While there are minor imperfections like light wear on the Recaro seats and some dashboard delamination, these are considered minor and don't detract from the car's overall impressive presentation.
/ 10
31,370 miles
WF0EXXGBBEGG39038
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
500 RSK
1987
Auction
£78,750 (Est: £75,000 - £95,000)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 #224/500
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 8 Nov 2025
Market Position:
Lower Mid-Market
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Description
If the RS Cosworth was an 'homologation special', the RS500 was an evolution special.
Once Ford had built the requisite 5,000 RS Cosworths, 'Group A' rules allowed an upgraded ‘evolution’ model to be launched.
This allowed changes focused on improving the RS500s racing potential, provided Ford sold 10% of the original number as road cars, hence the 500.
All RS500s had modified bodywork and the cachet of being hand-assembled.
Indeed, during the model's 30th Anniversary year in 2017, the RS500 was named the 'Ultimate Cosworth' by one of the UK's largest one-make car shows.
The car presented here is chassis #224/500, a 1987 RS500 Cosworth that has benefited from a meticulous, no expense spared restoration to a superb standard.
Having passed through several owners over the years, it was acquired in 2020 by the Ford technician who personally undertook its comprehensive rebuild.
The car was later purchased by our nostalgic vendor, who financed the remainder of the project, finishing t...
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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Previous Sierra RS500 Cosworth Sales
MOT Information
Valid
Expires on 2nd Nov 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
31,375 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 3rd Nov 2026, 31,375 miles
Passed
On 11th Aug 2025, 31,334 miles
Passed
On 29th Jul 2024, 31,127 miles
Passed
On 26th Jul 2023, 30,767 miles
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