BUYER’S GUIDE SIERRA RS COSWORTH THREE-DOOR
WHY YOU WANT ONE…
• Blimey. Who doesn’t want a three-door Cosworth? It’s the most iconic car of a generation, and even the name sends shivers down the spine of any true petrolhead.
• Although prices have rocketed in recent times, Sierra Cosworth values will remain firm for many years to come. So why not enjoy your investment – even if that means parking it in your living room and staring at it.
• It’s a work of art you can drive to the shops. It might be a homologation special, but it’s still a five-seater hatchback with a big boot.
WHY YOU DON’T…
• Cossies are no longer supercars for the working man. Today you need a mortgage to buy a three-door and balls the size of melons to drive one as it’s intended.
• So-called Cosworth Tax is real: parts prices are no joke, with massive bills for replacing genuine Ford trim or fixing an inevitably smoky or rattly YB. And it will break down…
• Big money chases factory-original Cossies, so many masquerading as unmodified cars led previous lives as 500bhp hooligans.
HOW MUCH TO PAY
PROJECT:
£20,000-£30,0000
If you see a three-door Cosworth for less than £20k, start asking questions. Any genuine
