1987 Sierra Cosworth RS500

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Brief

A truly remarkable, Moonstone Blue Sierra Cosworth RS500.

29,000 genuine miles, only 2 previous owners.
Full service and MOT History from new.
Fog lamps still in original boxes in boot.
Uncracked dashboard.
Superb interior.
Fantastic paintwork.

A true collectors example.

History

Originally supplied by Trimico  of Essex, on the 20th August 1987.

The original service booklet is present, with the first service carried out by Trimico when the car had covered just 496 miles.
Since this time the car has been serviced by Haynes of Maidstone and the stamps are present within the service booklet to support this.

A letter from Ford is present within the history file, as well as a number of invoices and receipts.
Also, the original V5 is present, along with a recent HPI report certificate.

Almost every MOT certificate is with the vehicle, as detailed below.

MOT History:

1992 – 909 miles
1993 – 6,521 miles
1994 – 9,790 miles
1998 – 12,698 miles
1999 – 14,054 miles
2000 – 19,060 miles
2001 – 22,760 miles
2004 – 23,210 miles
2006 – 25,165 miles
2007 – 26,000 miles
2008 – 27,538 miles
2009 – 28,494 miles
2010 – 28,791 miles
2011 – 29,027 miles
2014 – 29,185 miles

Body & Paintwork

As you would expect of a car with this mileage, the bodywork is in fantastic condition throughout.

A fantastic shine is present, and zero signs of any corrosion at all.

A very rare car in the Moonstone Blue (only 52 made), all correct RS500 pinstripes and badges are present and in fantastic order.
The original front splitter is also undamaged, as are the twin RS500 spoilers.

All glass is in great condition, with one rear quarter window has a small scratch, which does not detract from the cars appearance or condition.
All lights look fresh, and ‘as new’, and the car still sports the correct Dunlop D40 tyres.

Original foglamps are still present and in the original boxes in the boot, as they were delivered by Ford.

The underside is in great condition, not detailed but very very good indeed.

Interior & Trim

As you would expect with such low mileage, the interior is in superb condition throughout.

The dash has zero cracks, not even a tiny crack is present on this dashboard.
Completely crack and warp free dashboard.

All doorcards are in superb order, with no ‘lifting’ or warping, they are exactly as they left the factory.

The headlining is also in great shape, with no ‘sagging’ in any areas at all, and looks to be completely original with no signs of the headlining having been removed or repaired.
Seat bolsters are as new, with no wear or ‘softening’ of the bolsters at all.

The parcel shelf is 100% straight, with no warping or bowing present.
The boot is also in perfect order.

A truly immaculate interior throughout.

All dials and gauges work as they should do, including the multi function warning display.

Engine

A well cared for car which has been used sparingly…

The engine is very quiet, and runs beautifully.
The car does not smoke, either on start up, idle, on boost or on overrun.

A true pleasure to drive, and even by todays standards, a very capable car.

224bhp in standard form, and no modifications have been carried out on the example.
All original RS500 components are present and correct.

Even the exhaust is the original Ford item.

Running Gear

The car drives very well indeed.
The gearchange is nice…… tight and precise, as you would expect with such low mileage.
Brakes are sharp and pull straight, even by todays standards the brakes are very good indeed.

Correct Dunlop D40 tyres are fitted to undamaged original alloy wheels.
The tyres look to be almost new.

A sporty drive with plenty of ‘feel’ and ‘feedback’ from the car.
A true 80’s icon, and an absolute pleasure.