Not Sold (Est: £150k - £200k)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #468/500 - 16,702 Miles
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
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1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #468/500 - 16,702 Miles
UK • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot 241
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth is build #468 of 500, boasting an incredibly low 16,702 miles and believed to be entirely original, including paintwork. Its exceptional preservation and inclusion in reference works make it a rare find for collectors prioritizing originality over restoration.
Condition
9
The car is described as one of the most original RS500s known to survive, with just over 16,700 miles from new. It is believed to have never been repainted, retaining original Diamond White paintwork, trim, and interior surfaces. The mechanicals have benefitted from regular maintenance, and the car has been preserved with originality in mind rather than restoration. This indicates near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use consistent with its age and low mileage.
/ 10
16,702 miles
WF0EXXGBBEGG38798
LHD
United Kingdom
Manual
E84 CDB
1987
Auction
Not Sold (Est: £150k - £200k)
1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth #468/500 - 16,702 Miles
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 25 Jul 2026
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Description
The RS500 occupies a significant place in Ford performance history.
Developed by Tickford for homologation purposes, the model introduced a series of revisions over the standard Sierra RS Cosworth, including an enlarged Garrett turbocharger, additional fuel injectors and numerous aerodynamic and mechanical changes intended to support Ford’s motorsport ambitions.
The result was a car that proved formidable in Touring Car competition throughout Europe and Australasia, whilst also establishing itself as one of the defining road cars of the late 1980s.
First registered new on 17th September 1987, chassis #GG38798 was acquired for the BonkeRS Collection in 2008 after being identified as the most original RS500 the Collection’s custodians had encountered.
At the point of acquisition, its condition and preservation were considered exceptional, with the car displaying a remarkable level of factory originality throughout.
Following its purchase, the Collection’s in-house mechanic undertook...
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 20th Dec 2023
Latest MOT mileage:
16,701 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 21st Dec 2022, 16,701 miles
Passed
On 24th Jun 2021, 16,685 miles
Passed
On 30th Jul 2020, 16,604 miles
Passed
On 15th Jul 2019, 16,598 miles
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