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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.

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, having posted a 25 percent year-over-year gain. This movement reflects the car's status as a Holy Grail collectible, though confidence in current pricing is low given minimal transaction activity in our tracking data.

The RS500 Cosworth commands extreme scarcity, with only 500 units produced globally, cementing its position in the highest tier of collectibility. Desirability remains paradoxically low in the US market specifically, likely because the model carries stronger cultural resonance in European markets where it raced and competed.

We have recorded zero sales in the past 12 months, and there are currently no active US listings tracked. This level of illiquidity is typical for ultra-rare homologation specials; when these cars do appear for sale, transaction details often remain private or occur outside standard channels.

The three-year base projection suggests prices could nearly double to US$200,582, with the five-year outlook reaching US$253,611, implying a potential 152 percent appreciation over five years. These projections rest on the assumption that global interest in Group B-era engineering and UK motorsport heritage will continue driving demand among wealthy collectors with international networks.

The current HOLD signal reflects both the car's fundamental scarcity appeal and the thinness of the US market segment. Buyers and sellers operating in this space should expect to wait for the right counterparty and allow for significant price negotiation variance given the absence of regular market discovery.

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.

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