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Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth

1987–1987

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  • Lowest price

    $220,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    $220,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    $220,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

$152,395

Market value · recent verified sales

+25.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

$303,912

+99%

5-Year Forecast

$384,258

+152%

Estimates pool 5 verified sales across United Kingdom, Australia — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth is trading at a median of $152,395 AUD in the Australian market, up 25 percent year-over-year, though this signal should be read cautiously given minimal transaction data.

The appreciation signal rests on just a single tracked sale over the past twelve months, which severely constrains confidence in the trend's reliability. With no active listings currently visible, real-time pricing discovery remains difficult in this segment.

As one of only 500 examples produced globally, the RS500 Cosworth commands a "Holy Grail" collectibility score and sits among the most sought homologation specials of the 1980s motorsport era. Production scarcity and competition pedigree form the core of its appeal, though current desirability metrics suggest broader collector momentum may be uneven.

No mileage data is available from recent transactions, making it impossible to assess condition or use patterns among active buyers. This gap is typical for cars this rare, where each example tends to have its own provenance story.

The market structure here is fundamentally illiquid, with single-digit annual sales globally and zero current asking prices on record. This thinness means timing and buyer-seller alignment matter enormously—standard valuation models have limited predictive power.

Base projections suggest the car could reach roughly $304,000 AUD within three years and $384,000 within five, implying sustained annual appreciation around 20–25 percent. These figures assume continued collector interest in ultra-rare British homologation cars and stable macroeconomic conditions, but with so few transactions, actual outcomes will likely hinge on individual car condition and provenance rather than broader market forces.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value$152,395
  • Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
This model holds value better than its segment average — strong long-term hold.

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked5
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared5 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)$1,220
  • Maintenance$3,050
  • Storage$4,870
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost$9,140
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price$220,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range$220,500 – $220,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • $220,500

    Collecting Cars · 6 Aug 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.