1st Oct, 2023 12:00
The Bolesworth Castle October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction
1989 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth
Desirable RWD example, recently repatriated from the car-friendly climate of Spain
Registration - G701 HUG
Chassis No - WF0FXXGBBFKJ11557
M.O.T. - May 2023
Odometer - 88,055
The white bodywork of ‘G701 HUG’ is matched to grey cloth interior trim, while the Sapphire rides on its original set of silver-painted RS Cosworth lattice-patterned alloy wheels that are nowadays shod with quality Bridgestone Potenza tyres all-round. It is a rear-wheel drive example that returned to the UK a year ago following a 12-year sojourn in the car-friendly climate of Spain. While there, it formed part of a private collection and was housed in an underground garage, thereby avoiding the dashboard damage that so often afflicts these cars when permanently at the mercy of the Mediterranean sun. The vendor informs us that there are no visible signs of corrosion, and he presently considers the turbo engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘good’ order. He is now selling this desirable fast Ford complete with a
-31 wastegate actuator, stainless steel exhaust system, its original airbox, glass sunroof, Panasonic CD/radio player coupled to a Pioneer multi-changer, and 12 months’ worth of MOT. The odometer currently registers an unwarranted but totally credible 88,055 miles.
Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i version 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. Thanks to cleaner aerodynamics, the Sapphire’s drag coefficient of 0.33 was superior to that of the original three-door cars, allowing marginally superior performance figures of 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. Some 13,140 examples were built at Genk, Belgium over the model’s short two-year reign – 1988-1990.
In summary:
- A well-presented two-wheel drive example
- Recently returned from a 12-year sojourn in sunny Spain
- Fitted with a -31 wastegate actuator and stainless steel exhaust
'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.
Estimated at £18,000 - £22,000Registration - G701 HUG
Chassis No - WF0FXXGBBFKJ11557
M.O.T. - May 2023
Odometer - 88,055
The white bodywork of ‘G701 HUG’ is matched to grey cloth interior trim, while the Sapphire rides on its original set of silver-painted RS Cosworth lattice-patterned alloy wheels that are nowadays shod with quality Bridgestone Potenza tyres all-round. It is a rear-wheel drive example that returned to the UK a year ago following a 12-year sojourn in the car-friendly climate of Spain. While there, it formed part of a private collection and was housed in an underground garage, thereby avoiding the dashboard damage that so often afflicts these cars when permanently at the mercy of the Mediterranean sun. The vendor informs us that there are no visible signs of corrosion, and he presently considers the turbo engine, five-speed manual gearbox, bodywork, paintwork and upholstery to all be in ‘good’ order. He is now selling this desirable fast Ford complete with a
-31 wastegate actuator, stainless steel exhaust system, its original airbox, glass sunroof, Panasonic CD/radio player coupled to a Pioneer multi-changer, and 12 months’ worth of MOT. The odometer currently registers an unwarranted but totally credible 88,055 miles.
Released in the September of 1982, the Ford Sierra was a replacement for the ubiquitous Cortina and its German sibling, the Taunus. Always quick to support the performance and motorsport markets, Ford introduced the be-winged XR4i version 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. Thanks to cleaner aerodynamics, the Sapphire’s drag coefficient of 0.33 was superior to that of the original three-door cars, allowing marginally superior performance figures of 0-60mph in 6.1 seconds and a top speed of 150mph. Some 13,140 examples were built at Genk, Belgium over the model’s short two-year reign – 1988-1990.
In summary:
- A well-presented two-wheel drive example
- Recently returned from a 12-year sojourn in sunny Spain
- Fitted with a -31 wastegate actuator and stainless steel exhaust
'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 October 2023 Classic & Performance Car Auction, 1st Oct, 2023
Our October auction of classic, modern classic and prestige cars and motorbikes.
Viewing Days:
Saturday 30th September, 1pm - 7pm
Sunday 1st October, 9am - 12 noon
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