1987 | Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth
Only 27,000 miles and current owner for over 20 years
Only 27,000 miles and current owner for over 20 years
Only 27,000 miles and current owner for over 20 years
Description
27,000 miles from new, only 3 former keepers
Number 39 of 500 built
Current single ownership for over 20 years
Recent service – no expense spared by Ford RS specialists Tremona Garage
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION
The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth perfectly embodies the heady era of 1980s turbocharged power, and the limited-edition RS500 model has become the most coveted of all.
This particular RS500 is being offered from the long-term ownership of an enthusiast who bought it in May 1996. It is build number ‘039-500’ and was first registered on 26 October 1987. A 2023 letter from Ford Motor Company states that the original intention was for the car to be finished in Moonstone, but because ‘the shells were already painted black’, it was delivered in that colour instead, and has remained so ever since.
Service records show that the RS500 had covered just over 25,000 miles by 1999, and since then it has been used only sparingly. In 2023, the car emerged from eight years in dry storage and was treated to an extensive recommissioning process by Ford RS specialist Tremona Garage.
The work included removing and cleaning out the fuel tank, replacing fuel lines, flushing the cooling and braking systems, and renewing all drive belts – including the cambelt and tensioner.
The driver’s seat was given a new diaphragm, a new battery was fitted – complete with period decals – the offside-rear wheelarch liner was replaced, and new tyres were fitted all round. It comes with its original RS500 wheels, which have been refurbished, plus a set of OZ alloys.
This superbly presented car has still covered only 27,000 miles and is being offered for sale not only with a full set of handbooks and a stamped service book, but also a raft of invoices going back to the mid-1990s.
Even at a distance of almost 40 years, the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth remains instantly recognisable, and it’s little wonder that it’s attracted such a strong following in recent years. This is a rare opportunity to acquire an extremely collectable, highly original, low-mileage example of this performance icon.
Vehicle details
Vehicle data
- Make
- Ford
- Model series
- Sierra
- Model name
- Sierra RS 500 Cosworth
- Manufacturer code
- Sierra '87 - Serie II
- First registration date
- Not provided
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- Mileage (read)
- 27,000 mls
- Chassis number
- Not provided
- Engine number
- Not provided
- Gearbox number
- Not provided
- Matching numbers
- No
- Number of owners
- Not provided
Technical details
- Body style
- Saloon (3-doors)
- Power (kW/hp)
- 167/227
- Cubic capacity (cm³)
- 1993
- Cylinders
- 4
- Doors
- 2
- Steering
- Right (RHD)
- Gearbox
- Manual
- Gears
- 5
- Transmission
- Rear
- Front brakes
- Disc
- Rear brakes
- Disc
- Fuel type
- Petrol
Individual configuration
- Exterior color
- Black
- Interior color
- Grey
- Interior material
- Velour
Condition, registration & documentation
- Has Report
- Condition
- Book inspection report
- Registered
- Ready to drive
Location
The Classic Motor Hub
Sales Team
Appointment Only
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