Lot details

Year: 1992
Make: Ford
Model: Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4
Registration: J479 DYL
Chassis No: WF0FXXGBBFNC57959
Engine No: NC57950
Mileage: 73,718
•: Just one previous registered keeper on logbook
•: Upgraded Koni suspension

The 'RS' badge is well renowned in the world of fast Ford enthusiasts. Originating from Ford's Motorsport division in the 1960s, the RS actually stood for 'Rallye Sport', and meant that any Ford model special enough to bear its namesake had been designed specifically for rally racing. Due to Ford's repeated successes in rallying during this era, the RS badge very quickly became synonymous with Motorsport and Performance. The Sierra RS Cosworth was developed as a result of a partnership between Ford and race engine designers Cosworth. The purpose of the project was to create a homologated vehicle to win European Group A racing championships. The engine was to be a 16V, twin-cam based upon Ford's existing T88 block (commonly known as the Pinto engine). The aim was to develop a turbo-charged unit that would be capable of 300bhp in race trim. Cosworth accepted the task but only on the basis that Ford agreed to purchase 15,000 units of these engines. From there, the road legal and racing engine legend the Sierra RS Cosworth was born.

This particular example is a desirable 4x4 variant of the four door saloon Sapphire RS Cosworth. The car is presented in very good order throughout and the white paintwork retains a good shine. The black leather Recaro interior presents in excellent condition, with very minimal wear, commensurate with the mileage of 73,718. The car has been subtly modified with Koni suspension, which has very marginally lowered the car and has certainly improved the driving experience. An uprated intercooler has also been fitted along with a mild stage one map; the vendor understands it is producing around 300bhp. This is an excellent useable example which has just one previous keeper recorded on the logbook and is supplied to auction with a fresh MoT test certificate valid until June 2025 and a V5C registration document. Consigned by Fraser Smith