Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth
1987–1987
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

Based on 1 verified auction result
$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
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked5
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared5 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$1,220
- Maintenance$3,050
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$9,140
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.