1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth                      Registra...

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£38,000 - £42,000

1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth                     

Registration Number: D921 YNO             
Chassis Number: WF0EXXGBBEGB50568
Recorded Mileage: 84,500 kilometres (c. 52,800 miles)

- Rare LHD German specification

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 3dr, Sapphire 2wd, and 4wd). The Sierra Cosworth comfortably exceeded Ford's best expectations and it went on to become one of the most successful Touring Car racers of all time, winning races all over the world.

This nice original LHD example was registered in October 1986 to its first owner via Ford agent Auto-Stiehl of Bad Arolsen, near Cologne in Germany. Specified in Diamond White with Roma and Cashmere Grey Velour (Code S2), the accompanying service book shows early stamps with Auto-Stiehl until 1992 at 39,546 kilometres. In 1994 the Sierra moved to the Netherlands and into new ownership, residing there until joining a UK-based collection in 2016.

Offered with original German Fahrzeugbrief, later Dutch title document, current UK V5, original Ford book pack and wallet, service book and two keys, and workshop manuals, this is a nice genuine example, rarer still in LHD specification.