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Spark Model SCALE MODEL COMPATIBLE WITH FORD SIERRA RS500 COSWORTH N.6 MACAU GUIA RACE 1990 ROBB GRAVETT 1:43 SA198

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Perhaps we shouldn’t be surprised. Fast Fords have been fetching big money for many years and the RS500 Cosworth is one of the most desirable modern classics you can buy. It’s also peak Cosworth. The Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 was a limited-run homologation special - essentially a road car on which a racing machine could be based

Accident damage may also be evident (huge numbers of Cossies were crashed), so inspect the hidden areas beneath the boot mat and behind trim. Collectors want to see original/uncut panels (with date stamps on the front wing rails), factory seam sealer and paintwork; all three colours are equal in value. In April 1983, Turner's team decided on the Sierra as a basis for their project. The Sierra filled the requirements for rear wheel drive and decent aerodynamic drag. A racing version could also help to improve the poor, and somewhat undeserved, reputation that the Sierra had earned since its introduction in 1982. Silverstone Auctions said before the auction on Saturday that 'the attention to the detail of this car's maintenance cannot be understated' Rust is a serious Sierra problem, but by now most three-door Cossies have been restored or in need of very little work. But don’t take it for granted; even a low-mileage or renovated car requires a thorough inspection. Could YOU claim pension credit? Claims have spiked as bills soar, so what are the rules - and why might you get refused?The road-going version of the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 is powered by an upgraded 2.0-litre turbocharged Cosworth engine producing 224bhp. In January 1990 the third generation Sierra RS Cosworth was launched, this time with four wheel drive. As early as 1987, Mike Moreton and Ford Motorsport had been talking about a four-wheel drive Sierra RS Cosworth that could make Ford competitive in the World Rally Championship. The Ferguson MT75 gearbox that was considered an essential part of the project wasn't available until late 1989 however.

This sale happened because of a unique set of circumstances: an ultra-low mileage car, maintained fastidiously by its owner in a great colour combination attracted two very dedicated buyers who both wanted to buy it. Around 14 years ago, our vendor, a knowledgeable and particularly fastidious enthusiast, decided that he would like to add an RS500 to his Collection. He knew what he wanted but took the precaution of enlisting the help of a friend who was a marque expert. They considered a number of cars, including some lovely examples, but were focused on finding the best RS500 they possibly could. A number of other contenders were rejected until, one day, E378 TKN appeared and was unquestionably 'the one'. Its originality was unmatched, the mileage was nominal (even today it has only covered 5,192 miles) and it had patently been cared for. Blimey. Who doesn’t want a three-door Ford Sierra RS Cosworth? It’s the most iconic car of a generation, and even the name sends shivers down the spine of any true petrolhead.

Front: 283mm ventilated discs and four-piston callipers; rear: 273mm solid discs and floating callipers; Teves ABS Tough and a bit tractor-like, the rear-wheel-drive Cosworth’s BorgWarner T5 gearbox can take loads of power (and abuse). But after 35 years, it’s fair to expect a three-door not to feel fresh.

The rarest colour option is Moonstone blue, of which there were 52 vehicles. The remaining 56 models were the full Essex-spec Diamond White.This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( April 2012) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Most notable of all is the 30mm 'whale tail' spoiler, which is an addition to the bootlid to increase downforce.

Why not to start with the street versions? They look so mean! My god. Look at this moonstone blue version. I can’t get enough of it. I just can’t. Might I have my favorite Inno64 model in hand ? Might be … It was already a fast car, but as a former biker I needed it to be as fast as possible,’ said Clarke, ‘so I took it to Beverley Motorsport in Hull and had the ECU remapped to liberate 310bhp. H e was to own the car for 29 years up until earlier this year and was very diligent when it came to keeping records. There are ten service references in the original service book - at 1,499 miles (08.06.88), 6,771 miles (15.01.89), 10,328 miles (23.05.90), 28,532 miles (08.11.92), 29,632 miles (13.07.98), 31,277 miles (04.06.11), 31,823 miles (14.05.12), 32,889 miles (01.04.15) and at 35,580 miles (17/12/2021). To add further reassurance, 14 MOT Certificates are present dating from April 1992 at 26,128 miles through to the most recent at 35,589 miles and valid through till December 2022 with ‘ N o advisories ’ . Furthermore, 21 tax receipts found in the history file tell us that the car was SOR N ’ d in 1 992, and again in 2004 all the way through to 2013. These periods off the road related to the owners personal circumstances, however, he was able to enjoy ‘54’ from 2013 up until the point of its sale early this year.Old three-door ECUs (Level 1/L1) can also be problematic, generally supplanted by a Sapphire’s L6. A cheeky Stage 1 chip wakes up a Cossie, and shouldn’t detract from the car’s value. Suspension: front MacPherson struts rear semi-trailing arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers; anti-roll bar f/r The Sapphire Cosworth, being based on a different shell to the original three-door Cosworth, along with its more discreet rear wing, recorded a drag co-efficient of 0.33, thus allowing it to register slightly better performance figures (top speed of 150mph and 0-60 of 6.1 seconds) compared to the original Cosworth. Second, Ford approving license system might not be the fastest of the world (how many time for Mini GT Ford GT to be released?) March 1985– Sierra RS Cosworth unveiled at Geneva Motor Show. Assembly of at least ten pre-production cars takes place throughout the year. Motorsport homologation requires 5000 production cars for eligibility in Group A touring car racing.

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