Ford Sierra RS Cosworth | 1986

Ford Sierra RS Cosworth | 1986

Highlights:

– 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Cosworth engine, petrol, five-speed manual transmission

– Finished in white, the iconic first-generation three-door ‘whale tail’ Cosworth

– Legendary homologation special developed for Group A motorsport

– 86,695 km, purchased by the seller in 1987 when only two months old

– Long-term ownership history from nearly new

The seller offers for sale this 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth, powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder Cosworth engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. Finished in white, this is the original three-door Sierra RS Cosworth, instantly identifiable by its dramatic ‘whale tail’ rear spoiler. The seller reports having bought the car in 1987, when it was just two months old and had covered only 4500 km, giving it a remarkable long-term ownership history from nearly new. The recorded mileage is 86,695 km.

Defects: Fuel tank level gauge is broken and the brake distributor under the car was leaking; this has been removed.

Rust spots on the bottom of both doors.

The paintwork is the original paint and requires a thorough polish.

About 25 years ago, the radiator blew out, after which the head gasket failed.

The engine was completely overhauled at the time with oversized pistons and has driven approximately 5,000 km since then.

The car stood still outside for 20 years, but was run regularly and driven short distances during that time.

A few years ago, the engine was completely disassembled, and all gaskets and seals were replaced and repainted.

The Sierra RS Cosworth was created to homologate Ford for Group A touring-car racing, and it went on to become one of the most successful and revered fast Fords ever built. The Cosworth-developed 16-valve turbocharged engine, rear-wheel drive and aggressive aerodynamics turned an ordinary family car into a genuine performance icon, dominating circuits and rally stages in period. Today the first-generation three-door is among the most collectible of all 1980s performance cars, prized for its motorsport heritage and unmistakable silhouette.

This example combines that legendary specification with an exceptional ownership history from almost new. The seller reports that the engine is mechanically sound, while the bodywork could benefit from some standard repairs and refreshing. It is offered as an opportunity to acquire one of the definitive homologation specials of its era.

Condition of the bodywork & paint

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives

Condition of the interior

4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time

Technical condition

4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing

Overall condition

3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives

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This car is currently located in: North Brabant province, the Netherlands.

This car drives, brakes and shifts.

The car has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction.

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