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£85,500 (Est: £90,000 - £120,000)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #470/500
UK • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 239
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, build #470 of 500, in desirable Moonstone Blue with 67,260 miles. It's a highly original, unmodified example with a comprehensive history file, recently serviced by specialists.
It represents a significant opportunity to acquire an icon of 1980s performance cars in well-preserved and usable condition, with collector interest continuing to strengthen.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in highly original condition with only minor works like a glass-out repaint and rebuilt differential. It has been carefully maintained with a documented service history and benefits from recent specialist work. This indicates it's very well-maintained with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
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67,260 miles
WF0EXXGBBEGG38994
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E111 UDB
1987
Auction
Description
Few performance Fords have achieved the legendary status of the Sierra RS500 Cosworth.
Developed by Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering division as the ultimate homologation evolution of the already formidable Sierra RS Cosworth, the RS500 was created specifically to enhance Ford’s competitiveness in Group A touring car racing.
With only 500 examples produced and hand-finished by Aston Martin Tickford, the RS500 has become one of the definitive icons of the 1980s performance car era.
Powered by a Cosworth-developed turbocharged 2.0-litre engine producing 224bhp in road-going form, the RS500 featured numerous upgrades over the standard RS Cosworth, including revised induction and turbocharger arrangements, upgraded brakes and subtle aerodynamic revisions.
In competition trim, the model would go on to dominate touring car racing globally, cementing its reputation as one of Ford’s greatest homologation specials.
Offered here is build number 470 of the 500 examples produced, identified...
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
Valid
Expires on 30th Jul 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
67,269 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 31st Jul 2026, 67,269 miles
Passed
On 22nd Aug 2018, 67,238 miles
Passed
On 14th Aug 2015, 67,054 miles
Passed
On 27th Feb 2013, 67,039 miles
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