Treasure trove of 17 legendary Fords on sale for staggering £1.2m – but can YOU guess which will go for biggest price?
One-off red Sierra Cosworth ordered by a Duke stuns bidders – but it wasn't the priciest motor on the day
TURBO HEROS Treasure trove of 17 legendary Fords on sale for staggering £1.2m – but can YOU guess which will go for biggest price?
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A REMARKABLE collection of classic Fast Fords have hit auction for an estimated £1.2 million – with several models fetching jaw-dropping prices.
The collection of 17 cars went under the hammer at an auction this weekend, drawing big interest from collectors and Ford fanatics alike.
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Held at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on Saturday
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Iconic Ford Sierra Cosworth set to sell for £90,000 – over five times what it was worth back in 80s
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Also in the spotlight was a rare 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in Rosso Red
Credit: Jam Press/Iconic Auctioneers
Held at Sywell Aerodrome in Northamptonshire on Saturday, the sale was run by Iconic Auctioneers as part of their Supercar Fest event.
It was billed as one of the most impressive line-ups of classic Fords from the '70s, '80s and '90s seen in one place for years.
Topping the lot was a 1987 Ford Sierra RS500 Cosworth, a motorsport-bred machine that is estimated to fetch £120,000.
Only 500 were ever built, and this particular one was in prime condition with just over 43,000 miles on the clock.
Also in the spotlight was a rare 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in Rosso Red – the only one ever made in that colour.
Originally commissioned by the 14th Duke of Bedford and loaned to him by Ford, it ended up going for £90,000.
Another big hitter was a 1993 Escort RS Cosworth Lux in Pacifica Blue, which sold for £100,000.
This model was one of the 2,500 early 'big turbo' versions built for homologation, making it highly collectable.
A 1985 Escort RS Turbo Series 1, unmodified and with just one owner from new, also made headlines.
With 64,000 miles on the clock and kept in near-original condition, it sold for £50,000.
There were three Sierra Cosworths in more standard spec that still pulled in serious cash.
A black 1986 RS Cosworth with only 10,800 miles sold for £60,000.
Meanwhile, a low-mileage 1990 Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 2WD with just 31,000 miles fetched £40,000.
The most unusual backstory belonged to the red Sierra Cosworth.
Back in 1986, the Duke of Bedford asked Ford for one in a different colour – Rosso Red.
Though initially refused, he managed to have one specially finished through Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering team.
It's since been part of the Ford press fleet, changed hands a few times, and was recently restored to its original colour at a cost of over £4,000.
An Escort RS Cosworth in Radiant Red with only 12,354 miles was another standout, praised for being in 'time warp' condition.
It still had the original stereo, interior trim and even displayed the reg number on the radio display.
Several cars were linked to long-term private collections.
One RS500 Cosworth had just one owner from new – a former executive from the ad agency handling Ford's marketing back in the '80s.
He bought the car from Ogilvy and Mather after clocking 41,000 miles in it as a company car.
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The auction showed just how much love there still is for these iconic Blue Oval machines
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The thirty-two-year-old Ford Escort RS Cosworth Lux Big Turbo on sale at £100,000
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The 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth in Rosso Red
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The cars weren't all six-figure sellers, though.
Some went for more accessible prices, if you've got a few tens of thousands to spare.
A Moonstone Blue 1991 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4WD with 64,000 miles went for around £26,000.
Even a few non-Cosworth classics were up for grabs, including a Ford Capri, an early Fiesta, and a 2023 Ford RS200.
While they didn't steal the headlines, they still drew interest from the Ford faithful.
The auction showed just how much love there still is for these iconic Blue Oval machines.
Whether it was for nostalgia, rarity, or pure driving fun, bidders clearly weren't shy about putting their money where their hearts were.
Rob Hubbard, Managing Director of Iconic Auctioneers, said: 'This selection of Fast Fords captures the spirit and passion that make these cars so legendary among enthusiasts.
From the exclusivity of the Rosso Red Sierra Cosworth to the pristine quality of the Escort RS Cosworth Lux, these vehicles epitomise what Iconic Auctioneers strives to offer – truly exceptional cars at every level.'
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