THE FAMILY CAR
Sep 03, 2021
4 minutes
Words Mike Renaut
Photos
Andy Saunders
Perhaps you’ve already spotted this Sierra Cosworth has an RS500 boot spoiler, but doesn’t appear to be an RS500. “Dad bought that spoiler and fitted it in 1987 when the car was a year old,” says Chris Yates. “It cost him £71.87 with the VAT. Of course they’re about £1500 or more now…”
Yes, Chris’ father Trevor walked into Thomas Motors, an RS dealership in Blackpool, in 1986 and bought this Moonstone Blue Cosworth straight out of the showroom — so that spoiler is very much a period addition.
“Dad was always a Ford man, he had a Zephyr 4, Cortinas, a couple of Orions, but never an RS. He drove in with
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days