1989 Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth Group A
Chassis No. 03-89
The Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth is a true stalwart of Touring Car racing on the world stage. Upon its homologation for FIA's Group A regulations in 1987, the RS 500 snatched pole position in the remaining six rounds of the World Touring Car Championship—converting four of them to victories. It spent the remainder of the 1980s terrorizing Touring Car fields worldwide: notably winning the 1988 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft title, 1988 and 1989 Australian Touring Car Championships, the Japanese Touring Car Championship from 1987 to 1989, and dominating the British Touring Car Championship until 1990.
This 1989 Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth is a genuine Group A-specification example, though never raced in period. It was built by Elio Imberti of Team Imberti, who famously trained Lella Lombardi before her trailblazing career in Formula 1. It is currently presented in a livery replicating the RS 500 that participated in the 1988 Spa 24 Hours. This example is equipped with a 2.0-liter Cosworth inline-four producing 460 CV and 560 Nm of torque through a Getrag five-speed manual transmission and additionally features AP Racing four-piston brake calipers.
Containing all the bones needed to begin a glorious vintage racing career, this 1989 Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth Group A invites its next caretaker to carry the torch of the RS 500's dominance with a fresh chassis brimming with potential. It is eligible for a wide variety of esteemed historic racing events including Peter Auto Heritage Touring Cup 2, Motor Racing Legends Historic Touring Car Challenge, Tourenwagen Golden Ära, and the Italian Historic Car Championship.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
Bill of Sale
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
N/A
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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Chassis No. 03-89
The Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth is a true stalwart of Touring Car racing on the world stage. Upon its homologation for FIA's Group A regulations in 1987, the RS 500 snatched pole position in the remaining six rounds of the World Touring Car Championship—converting four of them to victories. It spent the remainder of the 1980s terrorizing Touring Car fields worldwide: notably winning the 1988 Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft title, 1988 and 1989 Australian Touring Car Championships, the Japanese Touring Car Championship from 1987 to 1989, and dominating the British Touring Car Championship until 1990.
This 1989 Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth is a genuine Group A-specification example, though never raced in period. It was built by Elio Imberti of Team Imberti, who famously trained Lella Lombardi before her trailblazing career in Formula 1. It is currently presented in a livery replicating the RS 500 that participated in the 1988 Spa 24 Hours. This example is equipped with a 2.0-liter Cosworth inline-four producing 460 CV and 560 Nm of torque through a Getrag five-speed manual transmission and additionally features AP Racing four-piston brake calipers.
Containing all the bones needed to begin a glorious vintage racing career, this 1989 Ford Sierra RS 500 Cosworth Group A invites its next caretaker to carry the torch of the RS 500's dominance with a fresh chassis brimming with potential. It is eligible for a wide variety of esteemed historic racing events including Peter Auto Heritage Touring Cup 2, Motor Racing Legends Historic Touring Car Challenge, Tourenwagen Golden Ära, and the Italian Historic Car Championship.
PREVIEW DETAILS:
This lot will be available for viewing in person at Museo Alfa Romeo from Thursday, 14th May 2026 to Monday, 18th May 2026.
SALE LOCATION:
Italy
BUYER'S PREMIUM:
10% + VAT on the Hammer Price
TITLE/REGISTRATION DOCUMENTS:
Bill of Sale
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
N/A
POST-AUCTION REMOVAL AND STORAGE:
Following the auction, this lot will be removed from site and transferred to a nearby third-party storage facility pending receipt of payment. The removal fee of €450 + VAT will be charged to the buyer. Storage charges of €50 + VAT per lot per day will also be charged from Thursday, 21st May 2026.
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