AN iconic Ford Sierra Rs Cosworth that is almost 40 years old and has surprisingly low mileage is now selling for a six-figure price.
The dream of the boy racer who rolled off the road production line in the 1980s only 8,839 are still on the counter.
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Finished in moonstone blue, the Cosworth's interior is a time tunnel back to the 80s, with a cigar lighter, a digital quartz clock, a dimmer for the dashboard lights, a leather gear knob, a leather three-spoke sports steering wheel, a 3-speed heater fan and a storage compartment. for cassettes. .
The beast's famous 2.0 turbo engine takes it to 100 km/h in just 6.2 seconds and reaches a top speed of 230 km/h.
The engine is in pristine condition, with sumptuous Ford Roma Gray Recaro seats and gray pile carpets.
And the classic from the 80s is still a beauty thanks to the front bumper, the nose panel, the wheel arch extensions and the legendary rear spoiler.
In the 1980s, the Cosworth was seen as a sports car with a communal touch due to its accessible price.
Regular guys might aspire to buy one, unlike Aston Martins And Ferraris that were reserved for the super-rich.
JF Classic Cars Ltd has launched the limited edition beauty for £136,995.
Last month KGF Classic Cars, arrived Peterborough mention one RS500 for an astonishing £350,000.
The price tag made it the second most expensive Cosworth ever sold – the world record was set last year auction when someone went for £596,250.
The Sierra Cosworth was developed for touring car racing and later improvements were added for a new model, the RS500.
Exactly 500 were sold in 1987 and all were originally intended to be black, although 56 were eventually painted Diamond White and 52 Moonstone Blue.
The legendary engine eventually became one of the most successful sedan racing cars of all time.
In 1987 an original model would have cost around £20,000, but then another RS500 recently went for £135,700 in 2022 – and prices have been steadily rising since then.