Registration: F573 TOY
Chassis: WF0FXXGBBFJA79109
Odometer: 75,218
Transmission: Manual
MOT: March 2027
- Rare 1988 five-door in sought-after Crystal Blue
- Approx. £30,000 spent with huge supporting history file
- Long MOT until March 2027
Few cars capture the spirit of Ford’s performance heritage quite like the Sierra RS Cosworth. Born from Ford’s desire to dominate touring car racing while offering a road-going halo model, the RS Cosworth blended family car practicality with serious turbocharged performance, rear-wheel-drive handling and unmistakable styling. Powered by the legendary Cosworth-developed YB engine, these cars quickly became icons of the late 1980s and remain among the most recognisable performance Fords ever built.
Offered here is a highly desirable and increasingly hard-to-find five-door example, first registered in 1988 and finished in sought-after Crystal Blue. Showing just 75,218 miles, this manual transmission car represents an especially appealing proposition for enthusiasts seeking the character and pace of an RS Cosworth with the added practicality and understated appeal of the later five-door body style.
The five-door cars have developed a loyal following in recent years, appreciated for their cleaner lines, broader usability and more discreet appearance when compared with the earlier three-door homologation cars. They retain all the engineering pedigree and turbocharged excitement that made the Cosworth name famous, yet offer a more versatile ownership experience.
Presented in Crystal Blue, the bodywork appears is in great condition with a few minor imperfections, with a deep gloss finish and strong overall presence. The colour suits the sharp, angular Sierra lines perfectly and remains one of the most attractive shades offered on the model. Correct RS Cosworth styling cues remain in place, including front bumper spoiler, side skirts, bonnet vents and rear spoiler, all combining to give the car the purposeful stance expected of a genuine Cosworth. The alloy wheels present well and complement the car’s factory-correct appearance.
Inside, the cabin appears pleasingly original and refreshingly unspoilt. The period grey cloth Recaro sports seats remain in place front and rear, with the upholstery, bolsters and trim showing well for the age of the vehicle. Door cards, dashboard and switchgear appear tidy, while the overall ambience is unmistakably late-1980s Ford performance car. It is an interior that feels honest, usable and increasingly rare to find preserved in this manner.
Under the bonnet sits the legendary turbocharged 2.0-litre Cosworth YB engine, an all-time great British performance powerplant and the heart of every RS Cosworth. Renowned for its strength, tuning potential and unmistakable delivery, the YB remains one of the defining engines of its era. The engine bay appears clean, organised and enthusiast maintained, reflecting careful ownership.
Perhaps most importantly, this example benefits from approximately £30,000 of expenditure, supported by a substantial accompanying history file. The large folder of invoices, receipts and documented works suggests long-term dedicated ownership with no shortage of investment when required. Cars of this type respond especially well to continued maintenance, and documented expenditure of this scale is a major advantage for the next custodian.
Showing 75,218 miles and supplied with MOT until March 2027, this RS Cosworth offers an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a sensibly used, well-supported and highly desirable example of one of Ford’s greatest road cars.
As values of genuine RS Cosworths continue to strengthen, five-door examples are being recognised for their rarity, practicality and driving appeal. Well-kept cars with mileage, history and evident expenditure such as this are becoming ever harder to source.
