17th Mar, 2024 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Registration - D589 MSD
Chassis No. - WF0EXXGBBEGB51643
M.O.T. - August 2024
Odometer - 0458
For many among the army of fast Ford enthusiasts the Sierra Cosworth remains the holy grail this 1986 Sierra Cosworth was rebuilt in 2016 to a race-prepared by renowned marque specialists including Graham Hathaway of GHR. Supplied originally in white, the 909 lightweight shell was stripped back to bare metal and re-sprayed in the Ford Motorsport colours, with genuine Ford decal livery. It sits on white O.Z 'Group A' alloys wrapped in new road-legal Michelin tyres with AP Racing 330 brakes. The inside has been stripped to race car specification, with just bucket seats and a welded-in, multi-point roll cage in along with lightweight side windows this well sorted competition car also benefits from been road legal and with a current MOT.
The 'Group A' YB engine, including the T5 Turbo with restrictor and air injectors, was rebuilt by Dave Brooks, Ford Specialists in Kent, and has covered less than 500 miles since the rebuild, as displayed on the new speedo which was fitted during the build. It's coupled to a T5 Cosworth gearbox and AP Racing clutch.
Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. The aerodynamic styling was arguably ahead of its time and caused initial controversy – one eminent UK journalist nicknaming it the ‘jelly mould’. Ford had the last laugh, however, with sales eventually reaching 1,299,993 units over the 11 years of production; making it Britain’s 10th most popular car up to that time. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i in 1983. This was followed by the XR 4x4 in 1985, the Sierra RS Cosworth in 1986, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth in 1987, the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth in 1988 and the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 in 1990; some 12,250 of which were manufactured before Ford’s power mantle was assumed by the Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. A total of 5,545 RS Cosworths like the sale car were produced between 1986 and 1987, 500 of which were converted to RS500 specification by Tickford.
In summary:
A splendidly race-prepared car with the sought after 909 lightweight non-sunroof shell
Finished in Ford Motorsport Colours
Covered less than 500 miles since been professionally built.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £29,219
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - D589 MSD
Chassis No. - WF0EXXGBBEGB51643
M.O.T. - August 2024
Odometer - 0458
For many among the army of fast Ford enthusiasts the Sierra Cosworth remains the holy grail this 1986 Sierra Cosworth was rebuilt in 2016 to a race-prepared by renowned marque specialists including Graham Hathaway of GHR. Supplied originally in white, the 909 lightweight shell was stripped back to bare metal and re-sprayed in the Ford Motorsport colours, with genuine Ford decal livery. It sits on white O.Z 'Group A' alloys wrapped in new road-legal Michelin tyres with AP Racing 330 brakes. The inside has been stripped to race car specification, with just bucket seats and a welded-in, multi-point roll cage in along with lightweight side windows this well sorted competition car also benefits from been road legal and with a current MOT.
The 'Group A' YB engine, including the T5 Turbo with restrictor and air injectors, was rebuilt by Dave Brooks, Ford Specialists in Kent, and has covered less than 500 miles since the rebuild, as displayed on the new speedo which was fitted during the build. It's coupled to a T5 Cosworth gearbox and AP Racing clutch.
Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. The aerodynamic styling was arguably ahead of its time and caused initial controversy – one eminent UK journalist nicknaming it the ‘jelly mould’. Ford had the last laugh, however, with sales eventually reaching 1,299,993 units over the 11 years of production; making it Britain’s 10th most popular car up to that time. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i in 1983. This was followed by the XR 4x4 in 1985, the Sierra RS Cosworth in 1986, the Sierra RS500 Cosworth in 1987, the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth in 1988 and the Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4 in 1990; some 12,250 of which were manufactured before Ford’s power mantle was assumed by the Escort RS Cosworth in 1992. A total of 5,545 RS Cosworths like the sale car were produced between 1986 and 1987, 500 of which were converted to RS500 specification by Tickford.
In summary:
A splendidly race-prepared car with the sought after 909 lightweight non-sunroof shell
Finished in Ford Motorsport Colours
Covered less than 500 miles since been professionally built.
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Bolesworth Castle March 2024 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 17th Mar, 2024
Our March auction of classic and performance cars
Viewing Days:
Saturday 16th March,12 noon - 6pm
Sunday 17th March, 9am - 12 noon
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