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Absolute rarity: 15,000km Ford Sierra RS Cosworth 1987 will be auctioned soon

The Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is one of the most collectible Ford classics on the Old Continent. The iconic rally car converted into a street vehicle has a multitude of fans and interested in adding it to their garages. And a copy in good condition, with little mileage and a complete history is worth a lot of money. This is the case of this 1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth with 15,920 kilometers that will be auctioned on Saturday, March 19th.

This Ford Sierra RS Cosworth was purchased by Baudouin Lempereur in February 1991. Previously it had only one owner, a lady who lived in Andenne (Belgium), as the original registration from January 1987 shows. black on a set of original 15-inch multi-spoke wheels.

Inside, a pair of Recaro sport seats combine gray fabric with a red frame pattern. There's also a three-spoke steering wheel, an original Ford radio installed at an official dealership in 1990 and a Bosch alarm. Despite having low mileage, this 1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth shows some signs of wear in the cabin, especially on the driver's seat, gearshift grip and steering wheel rim.

Under the hood hides the famous Cosworth engine of 4 cylinders in line, 2.0 liters and 16 valves. The mechanics of the Sierra RS Cosworth rely on a Garret T3 turbo and an intercooler for a power of 204 hp and an acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 7 seconds. A 5-speed manual transmission sends all power to the rear axle, allowing for a maximum advertised speed of 240 km/h.

This 1987 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth is in a completely original condition and has never been repainted or undergone any other restoration work. It accumulates only 15,920 kilometers and will be auctioned in Paris on Saturday, March 19th by Artcurial specialists. It has been estimated to reach a selling price of between 40,000 and 60,000 euros.