1987 Ford Sierra RS 500

Just 500 extra-special examples of the 150mph, Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth went on sale in Britain on August 1st.1987. This more powerful 'Evolution' model was introduced to allow Ford to develop the original production run of 5,000 needed to allow the Sierra RS Cosworth to be homologated for International Touring Car Racing in 'Group A' and Aston Martin at Tickford were assigned to convert the 500 cars. Work included upgrading engines to 224bhp (with the potential to exceed 400bhp with extra boost in race trim), and numerous aerodynamic enhancements including a 30mm lip spoiler applied directly to the rear edge of the tailgate to increase rear downforce. New and larger cooling ducts for both the brakes and the engine intercooler were added at the front in addition to a larger and more effective chin spoiler, known as a 'splitter'. The car was only available through 90 nominated RS specialist dealers and was sold for the price of £19,950.

This stunning Ford RS500, Tickford Build no. 296, is finished in the classic colour combination of Black with an attractive Grey Cloth interior. It was first registered on 30/09/1987 to Gordon Nash of Ferndown and it remained his property until sold to a private collector (our vendor) on 04/02/1999 with an indicated mileage of around 19,550 miles. Since then, it has covered less than 100 miles in his possession and has formed part of his collection for over 17 years languishing happily in his heated showroom and started and moved around on a regular basis. He has never actually registered the car and the V5 shows Mr. Nash as its only owner.

In 1996, the car was sent to Hendy Ford Motor Sport where it was fitted with a new exhaust system and a "Performance Package" which included F1 Injectors, Group A Actuator, chip and 3-Bar Map sensor hardware. The original invoice can be found in the extensive history file.

Prior to the sale, on 13/5/16 with an indicated mileage of 19,589, the car has benefited from a full service, including cambelt, by Tremona Garage, the Ford RS specialists in Southampton and our vendor has told us that their telephone number is 02380775829 and his contact, Richard, knows the vehicle well and would be happy to talk to any interested parties.

The service records are complete and up to date and are in the car's history file along with MoTs, the original purchase invoice, details of the performance upgrade and correspondence from the Sierra RS500 Register. The indicated current mileage of 19,640 is warranted and the spare wheel has never been used.

For a number of reasons, RS 500 Cosworths can often have a bit of a chequered past, however, E798 RRU is a very honest example with a completely transparent history, in excellent original condition and should not be missed.