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1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A #DJR1 - Ex-Dick Johnson

United Kingdom • 25 Jul 2026 • Lot Lot Number: 114

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AI Listing Summary

This 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth Group A, DJR1, is a highly significant and original survivor from Australian motorsport history, famously raced by Dick Johnson. While remarkably preserved, it has been stationary for over a decade, suggesting it needs mechanical attention before being raced again.

Condition

8

The car is described as 'perfectly preserved and remarkably original' and retains its original major components. However, it 'has not been run in anger for some time' and 'has not been run in anger for over a decade', indicating it may require some reconditioning to be fully operational, preventing a Pristine or Outstanding rating.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

DJR1

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

[Reg Number]

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Australian Touring Car legend, Dick Johnson, could hardly contain his excitement when Ford announced their new Sierra RS Cosworth realising immediately its potential suitability for Touring Car Racing in Australia.

He sensed his winning ways on the track were set to continue and worked on a deal with Ford Australia to supply the car(s) and the technology, with sponsorship from Shell (promoting 'Ultra Hi' fuel) and Motorcraft.

This car, chassis number DJR1, was the first of six Sierras (designated DJR1 through DJR6) that spearheaded the team's most successful era in touring cars and their distinctively presented red and yellow cars became synonymous with race successes for him and his eponymous team, Dick Johnson Racing.

DJR built its first Sierra chassis (DJR1 ) in Queensland from an imported right-hand drive, three-door bodyshell (the first of only six ever built) and a second left-hand-drive car (DJR2 ) followed for teammate Gregg Hansford.

The official RS500 evolution model had...