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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 $100,580 median valuation in the US market, up 25 percent year-over-year, though this signal carries low confidence given the absence of recorded transactions in our 12-month tracking window. The HOLD designation reflects appreciation momentum that lacks sufficient trading volume to validate current pricing with statistical rigor.

Liquidity remains a defining constraint for this model. Zero active listings and zero completed sales in our sample suggest the RS500 Cosworth trades infrequently and primarily through private channels, making price discovery difficult for both buyers and sellers. Any transaction in this segment typically involves negotiation far removed from standard market channels.

The RS500 Cosworth commands a Holy Grail collectibility score, underpinned by its extreme scarcity—only 500 units produced worldwide. This ultra-low production volume places it in the uppermost tier of motorsport-derived road cars. Desirability currently reads as low in the US specifically, likely reflecting regional supply constraints and competition from other homologation specials that may command stronger domestic interest.

Base projections point to $200,582 by 2026 and $253,611 by 2029, implying near-doubling and tripling of current value respectively. These forecasts assume continued appreciation driven by the model's rarity and its status within Cosworth performance lineage, though the absence of transaction data means such projections rest on limited empirical grounding.

Prospective acquirers should approach valuation with caution. The gap between median price and zero recorded sales suggests either significant time between transactions or pricing that has outpaced confirmed market activity. Sellers holding this car face an illiquid market where matching buyer and asset requires patience and private-market networks rather than conventional auction channels.

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.