Highlights

Only 48,000 miles from new
Factory standard car
Regularly maintained by an RS specialist
Three registered keepers
‘No expense spared’ enthusiast keeper
Recent engine work including head gasket and cambelt
MOT to September 2025

The Appeal

Audi had the Quattro, Ford had the Cosworth. The high performance Sierra really was something quite special: a proper ‘Fast Ford’ in the homologated tradition of the earlier RS Escorts, one that squeezed over 200bhp out of its 2L, Cosworth-fettled engine.

The Sapphire four door made this road rocket into a practical family wagon too. Few cars in the late 80s and early 90s were as tail-waggingly fun to pilot as a good one.

And here is exactly that. It is an exceptionally low mileage - 48,000 miles - car that has had just three keepers in its 36 years. The condition is impressive and, crucially, factory standard - only a bigger, stainless steel exhaust deviants from Ford specifications. There is even an original Ford stereo.

The car is owned by a RS enthusiast - as you can clearly see in the photos - and has been maintained by a specialist during his ownership. Recent work includes a new head gasket and cambelt and regular servicing.

Finished in classic white, this very tidy Sapphire Cosworth comes with MOT to September 2025.

The vendor writes:

“All in all I think a great genuine standard car that drives & looks superb for any enthusiast who would be looking for a car to enjoy & a real head turner!”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1989
Three registered keepers
Current keeper since May 2021
Vendor advises that there is no service history prior to his purchase
However there are MOTs and maintenance from his tenure
There is also a typed note of work by the previous keeper as shown
Extensive engine work including head gasket and cambelt prior to 2021
All maintenance during current keeper’s tenure by a local RS specialist
Vendor has onl;y covered a couple of thousand miles since purchasing the car
Dry stored by current and previous keepers
We are told by the current keeper that the mileage is genuine
V5C in current keeper’s name
MOT to 9th September 2025 with advisories to note
47,723 miles on MOT test and now showing 48,414 miles in photos
Few miles covered since 2008 with 44,041 miles showing on 2008 MOT test

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The Condition

Well kept Diamond White paintwork in very good condition as shown
Minor points to note to paintwork as shown in photos
These include light scuffs to front spoiler and light damage to passenger side skirt
Bodywork fittings are well kept including body kit and bumpers except as noted above
Vendor advises that car has been repainted in past to a good standard
Bodywork in very good conditon for a car of this age with only minor areas to note
These include small bubble to one door as shown in photos
Factory standard car with original fittings and unmodified exterior
Lattice-style alloy wheels in very good condition with well kept tyres as shown
Vendor reports that underside is very clean and buyers can check this in photos
Advisories to note for structural on current MOT
Vendor tells us that there has been no structural or crash damage
Very smart and well kept interior in original, unmodified condition
Grey velour Recaro seats are well kept with none of the usual loose fabric of this trim
Very light bolster wear to note to driver’s seat but otherwise highly presented
Carpets are well kept with some light age staining to note to driver’s footwell
Interior fittings including door cards, headlining, switchgear and dashboard all in good order
No reported cracks or deterioration to trim or dash top
Retains original features like three-spoke wheel and Ford sound system
Vendor reports that sunroof may need a new rubber seal - it works but is a bit stiff

The Mechanics

1,993cc turbocharged 4cyl 204bhp Cosworth-tuned engine
‘Red Top’ non-catalysed early Sapphire Cosworth engine
5spd manual gearbox
Factory standard car with a stainless steel exhaust
Vendor reports that the car ‘runs sweet and on the button’
He also reports that the car ‘drives solid and tight’
No reported running or driving faults
Advisories to note on current MOT

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