1986 FORD SIERRA

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Supercar Fest 2025 on Saturday the 17th of May, Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN.

At its introduction in 1982, the Sierra's revolutionary new shape proved a touch more divisive than Ford had anticipated and some serious marketing became a priority, so it was the obvious choice to become the platform for Ford's new competition aspirations in conjunction with Cosworth. It fitted the brief well as it was rear-wheel drive, had good aerodynamics, albeit being prone to lift at high speeds and was available as a three-door. The new body kit and rear spoiler would sort out the lift issues but more importantly, Ford still needed to build 5,000 units for homologation, somewhat worrying when the company's initial approach to the dealer network came back with an estimate that suggested they could sell around 1,500 units! The eventual sales record is, of course, history. Ford went on to sell 5,545 three-door cars including the RS500, of which only 500 were built and the Cosworth engine also found its way into nearly 30,000 Ford Sierra Saloons (Cosworth three-door, Sapphire two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive).

The example you see here is nothing less than exceptional, displaying just 17,421km (10,800 miles) at the time of viewing, this is as original as it gets. Beginning its life near Graz in Austria, this Cosworth has covered on average less than 450km per year over its 39 year lifespan. As you can imagine, the car presents incredibly well with the gleaming black paintwork showing minimal signs of use and the classic grey Recaro interior feeling box fresh. Imported into the UK in November of 2015, it has been part of a significant Performance Ford Collection since 2017.

Supplied with the car are its original backpack, all in German of course, its handbook, original Ford Guarantee and a period Ford Sierra brochure. Most importantly, the service book displays the Sierra’s pre-delivery inspection and first three services alongside MOT Certificates from its more recent life here in the UK.

The RS Cosworth has always been one to draw attention with its touring car stance and not so inconspicuous whale tail and this very low-mileage, left-hand drive example would be at home in any serious Collection or perhaps to use as intended, Continental touring, down to Le Mans or a weekend at the Nürburgring.