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Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth

1987–1987

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Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

US$100,580

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.

Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in United States.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

9/10

Holy Grail

3-Year Forecast

US$200,582

+99%

5-Year Forecast

US$253,611

+152%

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

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Market scores

30

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Marque analyst note

The Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth sits at a US$100,580 median in the US market, up 25 percent over the past year, though this signal carries low confidence given the absence of tracked transactions in the sample period. The rally reflects the model's extreme scarcity and legendary status rather than consistent market activity.

This is a Holy Grail collectible built in just 500 units globally, placing it in the uppermost tier of desirability for British performance cars. The RS500's 1990s homologation pedigree and competition heritage anchor its appeal, but current US market desirability registers as low, likely reflecting the difficulty buyers face in locating examples.

Liquidity remains severely constrained with zero active listings and zero tracked sales in the US over the past twelve months. This illiquid environment means pricing signals are sparse and any transaction that does occur may reflect months of searching rather than a normal market condition.

Three-year projections suggest appreciation to around US$200,600, implying a doubling from current levels, while five-year forecasts point toward US$253,600. These estimates rest on the assumption that supply remains frozen and collector demand for homologation specials continues to tighten, but the low confidence rating reflects how thin the market truly is.

Prospective buyers should approach pricing cautiously in such a thin market. Without regular transaction data, valuations remain theoretical, and the gap between asking prices and actual hammer prices could prove substantial when examples do surface. Patience and persistence may be required to locate an example in the current market.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$100,580
  • 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)US$800
  • MaintenanceUS$2,010
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual costUS$6,030
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price—
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range—
  • Total Sales Tracked0

Recent sales

No tracked sales yet for this market.

Common questions

What is a Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth worth in 2026?

The current United States market median is US$100,580, based on 5 verified auction sales.

Is the Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United States median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworths are for sale right now?

No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.

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