AN IMMACULATE Ford Sierra Cosworth model sold for nearly £600,000 at auction – smashing all estimates and setting a new world record in the process.
The rare RS500 racer was up for sale at the Race Retro Show at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire, with the hammer finally coming down at £590,500.
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With the stock Sierra known for being a favourite of 80s salesman across the country, the ultra-sporty Cosworth RS500 was a completely different animal, capable of 0-62mph in around 5.6 seconds and a top speed of 150mph.
More than 5000 Sierra RS Cosworths were produced, but a special batch of 500 of the three-door car were given over to specialist engineers Tickford, for upgrading to exclusive RS500 spec.
An upgrade of the Cosworth 2.0-litre turbo motor meant lucky drivers had 224bhp to play with.
Back in 1987 an original model would have set you back around £20,000, but another RS500 recently went for £135,700 in 2022 – and prices have been rising steadily since.
However, despite its outstanding condition, no-one was prepared for the shock bidding that came in for this latest black painted example with just 5,192 miles on the clock.
The car looks virtually unused, and the auctioneers commented that:
“The attention to the detail of this car’s maintenance cannot be understated.
“It’s even being sold supplied with a selection of spare original oil filters, fuel filters and other parts, which are like gold dust today, such is their rarity.
“The car barely looks used with the seats showing zero signs of use. Even the carpets have been meticulously preserved and covered at all times.
“This diligent approach explains why this gleaming black RS500 may well be the best you have ever seen.”
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