One to Buy: 23,000km Diamond White 1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
Having achieved enormous success together in F1, F2, Touring Cars and Rallying, Ford decided to commission another project from Cosworth, this time for its Group A attack with the recently introduced Sierra.
To power the new machine, Ford asked Cosworth to develop a turbocharged version of the Sierra’s two-litre inline ‘four’ and the legendary YBB motor was born.
Production of the resultant Sierra RS Cosworth began in July 1986 and the 5000 cars required for Group A homologation had rolled out of Ford’s Genk factory in Belgium by December of that year. Homologation was approved on January 1st 1987 and the Cossie went on to have a glittering career at the forefront of international Touring Car racing.
Today, the wild looking Sierra RS Cosworth has come to be regarded as a genuine Ford icon and prices have soared inline with many other Group A homologation specials. And while many of the just over 5000 examples ultimately built were immediately pressed into a daily grind, a few escaped such rigorous use and have been preserved by collectors throughout their lives.
Currently on offer at the Premium Classic showroom in Boxtel, the Netherlands, is just such an example which is showing a mere 23,000km on the odometer.
Originally delivered via Ford Vermeire Knesselare in Aalter, Belgium, and first registered in April 1987, this Diamond White machine still retains its original factory paint and looks to be in superb unrestored condition throughout.
As you would it expect, it comes with a fully documented history to include all the original handbooks and manuals.
Reprinted below is Premium Classics’ description:
Marque: Ford
Year: 04/1987
Mileage: 23.000km
Exterior: White
Interior: Cloth Grey
Fully factory-original, Belgian-delivered Ford Sierra Cosworth RS with only 23,000 kilometers on the clock.
Originally delivered by Ford Vermeire Knesselare, who kept it in his private collection for a long time.
First paint(!), in absolute A1 condition inside, outside, and underneath—it's as if time has stood still! Even the scent still lingers like a Ford dealership in 1987, making this a truly rare find!
Comes complete with a full set of manuals, an extensive documentation folder, and even all inspection reports.
The Sierra Cosworth RS is an '80s icon, especially with its large spoiler, honeycomb wheels, and fantastic 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine. With 204 hp, 276 Nm of torque, and a curb weight of just 1,205 kg, the Cosworth left its competitors in the dust. Combined with the brilliant Borg-Warner 5-speed manual gearbox and the superbly comfortable Recaro sport seats, this Ford still delivers driving pleasure for the true purist.
In this condition, mileage, and specification, this is a top-tier collector's item.
