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1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth - ex Top Gear

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth - ex Top Gear-Auction Lot

Lot Number: 212

1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth - ex Top Gear

This 1989 FORD SIERRA SAPPHIRE RS COSWORTH

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 19th March, 2016 at 12.00pm GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    GREY

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    G90WLW

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    81000

DESCRIPTION

As driven by Jeremy Clarkson on Top Gear in 2010. The original Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was the first Ford to wear the Cosworth badge and was introduced at the 1985 Geneva Motor Show as a means of homologating the Sierra for Group A Touring Car racing. The second generation 4-door, Sierra Sapphire Cosworth was assembled in Genk, Belgium, with the UK-built Ford-Cosworth YBB engine. The Sapphire Cosworth was based on a different shell to the original three-door Cossie, and along with its more discrete rear wing, recorded a drag coefficient of 0.33, allowing it to register slightly better performance figures with a top speed of 150 mph and 0-60 in 6.1 seconds compared to the original Cosworth.

Famously driven by Jeremy Clarkson during one of their notable challenges, this Cosworth was bathed in glory, and performed (rarely for a Top Gear challenge) as it should. The clip below shows Clarkson's delight that, even at twenty-one years old it could achieve 142mph on the Autobahn, just 8mph less than when new. Presented today with 81,000 miles and what appears to be the original stainless steel exhaust, the car has a box full of history and a fresh MoT issued with no advisories until March 2017.

 

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
212
Make
FORD
Model
SIERRA SAPPHIRE RS COSWORTH
Registration Number
G90WLW
MOT Expiry
08/03/2017
Chassis Number
WFOFXXGBBFKRO1253
Engine Number
KR01253
Transmission
,
Body Colour
GREY

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CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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81 / 135

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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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