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£30,000 TO £50,000 SIERRA RS COSWORTH

Whether you’re a fan of fast Fords, classic Fords, flame-spitting race monsters or concours show machines, the Sierra RS Cosworth has something for everyone.

With tail-happy rear-wheel drive handling, 150mph performance, massive motorsport heritage and that wild rear wing, the original three-door Cossie is still a head-turning Blue Oval icon – 35 years after it was launched.

Unveiled in December 1985 (available in 1986), the RS Cosworth was designed with one aim: international competition success. Touring Car racing regulations required Ford to build 5000 production models, so the firm teamed up with Cosworth Engineering to create a turbocharged two-litre powerplant, pushing out over 300bhp in race form.

Detuned to 204bhp for

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