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1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - Left-Hand Drive and 10,800 Miles

Lot Number: 883

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth - Left-Hand Drive and 10,800 Miles

Offered from a significant Performance Ford Collection, this very well presented, left-hand drive RS Cosworth has covered just 17,421km from new.

  • ESTIMATE: £50,000 - £60,000

+ buyer's premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT)

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LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Saturday 17th May, 2025 at 12.00pm BST at Sywell Aerodrome, Sywell, Northampton, NN6 0BN

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Black

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    LHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    D223 FDL

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    17421 KM

SUMMARY

Offered from a significant Performance Ford Collection, this very well presented, left-hand drive RS Cosworth has covered just 17,421km from new.

DESCRIPTION

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.

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
883
Make
FORD
Model
SIERRA COSWORTH
Variant
3DR LHD
Registration Number
D223 FDL
Chassis Number
WF0EXXGBBEGM20985
Transmission
Manual
Body Colour
Black

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Please note all lots must be removed from the venue no later than 2pm on Monday 19th May. Collections will be from 9am - 2pm. If you cannot collect yourself, please do get in touch with our transport partner, EM Rogers, who will be happy to help you.

Uplift by EM Rogers back to their storage facility in Northampton is £175 plus VAT. Storage is £10 plus VAT per day for the first seven days and £40 plus VAT per week thereafter.

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If you cannot collect, or do not let us know transport arrangements before noon on 19th May, we will send the car to EM Rogers on your behalf.

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