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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 commands a median price of $152,395 AUD in the Australian market, up 25 percent year-on-year, though this signal is based on minimal transaction data and should be treated cautiously. The sole recorded sale in the tracking period limits confidence in the trend, making it difficult to separate genuine momentum from sample noise.

This is a genuine Holy Grail collectible, underpinned by a production run of just 500 units globally and the RS500's status as the final evolution of the legendary Sierra Cosworth line. The car's rarity and homologation heritage have secured its place in the appreciating classic tier, though Australian demand remains thin relative to European markets where these machines originated.

Liquidity is essentially nonexistent in the Australian market, with zero active listings at present and only one transaction tracked over twelve months. For buyers or sellers, this illiquidity means pricing discovery is difficult and transaction windows are lengthy; serious interest will likely require international sourcing or patient private negotiation.

The three-year base projection stands at $303,912 AUD (99.4 percent appreciation), with the five-year outlook at $384,258 AUD (152.1 percent). These projections rest on the assumption that scarcity and global collector appetite will continue to underpin values, though the low-confidence rating reflects the thin local data set and Australia's secondary-market status for British performance cars.

Given the complete absence of current inventory and the unpredictable nature of ultra-rare car transactions, holders are advised to hold or wait for clearer market signals. Any future Australian sales of this model will be critical to establishing whether the 25 percent annual move represents sustained appreciation or an outlier in a market where transactions are too sparse to be reliable.

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.