RE: Spotted: 1987 Ford Sierra RS500
Discussion
What defines a classic? I'm of the opinion that if the general public would view your car as an old bag of nails, (even if the car is pristine) it's not in classic status (yet). These cars are undoubtedly epic in their day in unmolestered form, and I would still love a drive! But would I want to be seen driving it though????
Roop said:
Examples :
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I only found one under £20k. I suspect it's not in the same nick as the one at the top of this thread...!!!
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Another under £20k:Link
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I only found one under £20k. I suspect it's not in the same nick as the one at the top of this thread...!!!
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http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2425512.htm
So it looks like £20k - £40k covers the range. I would have thought the one at the top of this thread could be had for £40k if they were made an offer!
thewheelman said:
Roop said:
stevenr said:
thewheelman said:
????????? Have a look around, there are several spotless examples of RS500s for under £20,000. £40K is just insane, that's why it's been for sale for some time.
Where? Any links?I have seen thoroughly knackered RS500s (ie: unroadworthy, rotten shell and bits missing) sell for north of ten grand...
richb77 said:
HOLY F*CK.
there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
There are some very well priced Escort Cosworths on PH. A better car in my opinion.there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
mackay45 said:
Roop said:
Examples :
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I only found one under £20k. I suspect it's not in the same nick as the one at the top of this thread...!!!
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Another under £20k:Link
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I only found one under £20k. I suspect it's not in the same nick as the one at the top of this thread...!!!
Link
http://www.pistonheads.co.uk/sales/2425512.htm
So it looks like £20k - £40k covers the range. I would have thought the one at the top of this thread could be had for £40k if they were made an offer!
Roop said:
thewheelman said:
Roop said:
stevenr said:
thewheelman said:
????????? Have a look around, there are several spotless examples of RS500s for under £20,000. £40K is just insane, that's why it's been for sale for some time.
Where? Any links?I have seen thoroughly knackered RS500s (ie: unroadworthy, rotten shell and bits missing) sell for north of ten grand...
thewheelman said:
richb77 said:
HOLY F*CK.
there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
There are some very well priced Escort Cosworths on PH. A better car in my opinion.there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
Roop said:
thewheelman said:
richb77 said:
HOLY F*CK.
there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
There are some very well priced Escort Cosworths on PH. A better car in my opinion.there goes my dreams of finally getting one of these up in smoke.
Its all gone crazy for "real" Fords. My first Mk1 escort cost me £10 (not all that long ago.
Now barn find chicken coops are fetching £2k!
Edited by thewheelman on Wednesday 5th October 12:58
thewheelman said:
Roop said:
thewheelman said:
Roop said:
stevenr said:
thewheelman said:
????????? Have a look around, there are several spotless examples of RS500s for under £20,000. £40K is just insane, that's why it's been for sale for some time.
Where? Any links?I have seen thoroughly knackered RS500s (ie: unroadworthy, rotten shell and bits missing) sell for north of ten grand...
gforceg said:
I knew something didn't seem right about the moonstone car. No foglights inboard of the indicators!
THIS is how I remember it.
The RS500's came with grilles in place of the foglamps. The grilles allowed for brake cooling ducts to be added on the Gp.A cars. That said, every RS500 came with the foglights in a box in the boot and can be fitted quickly as the wiring is all in place.THIS is how I remember it.
Roop said:
You're quite right. It's a very specialist market of course but there are people out there who will wait and pay top dollar for the right car . I'm umm-ing and aah-ing about getting a second one as I'd really like a Moonstone car.
I think thats key here. If an owner wanted rid of one fast, he (or she) would probably have to take a pretty low price to get it shifted.thewheelman - I've got a mk1 FRS at the moment, had it about 6 months, love it so far
If you wanted to get yourself back in one I think you could pick up a bargain, the market for them seems pretty static at the moment, have seen cars going as low as £6k in recent months. £8k gets a decent one at the moment. ETA: and thats based on asking prices too!
Roop said:
The RS500's came with grilles in place of the foglamps. The grilles allowed for brake cooling ducts to be added on the Gp.A cars. That said, every RS500 came with the foglights in a box in the boot and can be fitted quickly as the wiring is all in place.
Ah. Got you, understood.Amazing the difference with and without.
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