A brace of classic Ford performance models could fetch a combined £800,000 when they go up for auction next month.
Two Sierra Cosworth RS500s plus two “regular” Sierra RS Cosworths are among the fast Fords going under the hammer at Silverstone Auctions’ Supercar Fest Sale sale on 20 May. Alongside them are an Escort RS Turbo, Escort RS Cosworth, Escort Cosworth Lux, and an ultra-rare roadgoing RS200.
Gary Dunne, sales manager at Silverstone Auctions says: "Fresh from the success of the remarkable RS500 sold by us earlier this year for £596,250, we have now consigned a number of very special Fords for our Supercar Fest Sale. We know that the demand for Fast Fords is outstripping their supply as their popularity continues to grow. It will be interesting to see in this next Sale if they’ve reached their auction peak or have more to give.”

5. 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
This Sierra isn’t quite as rare as the previous RS 500, hence why its guide price is between £55,000 and £65,000. However, this is still a fairly special example of a still special. Once again finished in the unusual Moonstone Blue, this car was discovered by its current owner near Le Mans in France and brought back to the UK as a shining example of a truly original fast Ford. | Silverstone Auction

6. 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth
The current keeper is only the car’s second owner and this example comes with a full service history documenting its 42,000 miles. Described by Silverstone’s specialists as one of the most honest and original Sierra RS Cosworths, it’s a great example of a true blue-collar hero car. | Silverstone Auctions

7. 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
The Escort RS Cosworth was the successor to the Sierra as Ford’s rally superstar. Around 7,000 homologation models were built between 1994 and 1996, based on a cut-down Sierra chassis and with an upgraded version of its 2.0-litre turbocharged engine. This facelifted model got a smaller, less laggy turbo and upgraded exterior features including new bumpers, grille and alloys and is already legendary in the list of desirable fast Fords. | Silverstone Auctions

8. 1995 Ford Escort RS Cosworth
Estimated at up to £50,000, this Imperial Blue RS Cosworth has had just two owners from new and boasts a full-service history including every invoice and piece of paperwork relating to the car. There are 11 service stamps in the record corroborating the mileage up to 2012 at 38,917 miles and it has been routinely MOT’d despite being in a temperature-controlled garage, stored under a protective car cover for a period of time. | Silverstone Auctions