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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 US$100,580 in the current market, having appreciated 25 percent over the past year. The HOLD signal reflects strong foundational value, though transaction data remains sparse enough that recent moves should be treated with caution.

Only 500 examples were produced, placing this car in the Holy Grail collectibility tier for the modern classic segment. That scarcity alone anchors long-term demand, though current desirability in the US market registers as low, suggesting these cars appeal to a narrow audience of European Ford specialists rather than a broad collector base.

No sales were recorded in the tracked sample over the past twelve months, underscoring the illiquid nature of this marque in the US. With zero active listings and no transaction history in the dataset, pricing signals depend heavily on scattered private sales and occasional auction appearances—enough to suggest movement, but not enough to establish firm market conviction.

The base projection stands at US$200,582 over three years and US$253,611 over five years, implying near-doubling in value. These forecasts rest on the assumption that scarcity and growing European car enthusiasm will eventually lift US collector interest, but they remain speculative given the absence of active trading.

Buyers and sellers should expect extended hold periods and limited negotiating leverage on either side. Until liquidity improves or desirability shifts, pricing remains a function of private negotiation rather than market clearing.

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.