26th May, 2021 13:00

Imperial War Museum Duxford

 
  Lot 119
 

1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth


Lot details

Registration No: T.B.A.
Chassis No: WFOFXXGBBFJR45285
MOT: May 2022

  • Early rear-wheel drive version (lighter than the later 4x4 version)
  • Warranted 82,000 miles from new with extensive history file and stamped service book
  • Part of a private collection since 2015
  • Subtly enhanced with uprated engine internals and upgraded suspension etc (dyno sheet shows 311bhp)
  • Notably well preserved inside and out

Supplied new to DRP Transport Services of Windsor on 15th April 1988, chassis JR4528R passed to Malcolm Pickess twelve months later who had it main dealer serviced by Dees of Croydon, Bristol Street Motors and Hartwell Ford from 6,213 miles (19/9/89) to 66,978 miles (7/12/98). Thereafter, he entrusted the Cosworth to Homedale Motor Traders Ltd at 68,147 miles. Next owner, Paul Carter, entrusted it to the St Albans Car Clinic and Performance Turbo Systems at 71,116, 71,719, 72,124 and 73,101 miles, while his successor, Andy Hoskins embarked upon a series of upgrades with Alan Jeffrey Engine Tuner Ltd of Plympton. The latter, using parts supplied by Woodford Garage Motorsport, thoroughly overhauled the original engine during July 2003 with a brand-new block assembly, Motorcraft clutch, higher capacity radiator, Bosch 803 DK Green injectors, Cosworth pistons and new bearings etc. A Pro Alloy RS500 Intercooler followed in 2004 with a T34.48 Turbocharger and new water pump being added during 2006 at 78,234 miles. Mr Hoskins had four Ahmed Bayjoo uprated ‘Fast Road’ springs and various Powerflex bushes fitted in 2008 with new brake callipers / discs / pads plus a new Group A cambelt and tensioner being installed during 2009. Treated to a smart boost controller for its turbo in 2010, the Ford recorded 311bhp on Alan Jeffrey’s dynamometer that same year. Shown to still develop 311bhp / 345lbft aboard The Tipton Garage’s rolling road on 24th July 2013 at 80,337 miles, the Cossie the belonged to Alan Morcombe for just over twelve months before entering the current ownership in August 2015. Lightly used as part of twenty-strong car collection since then, chassis JR4528R is warranted to have covered 82,000 miles from new (albeit c.9,000 on its refreshed engine). Self-evidently cherished over the years, the vendor tells us that subjectively speaking the Cossie feels as quick as his Audi R8 and Lexus RCF! Offered for sale with book pack, spare key, large history file and fresh MOT.

For more information, please contact:
Damian Jones
damian.jones@handh.co.uk
07855 493737

 

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Auction: Imperial War Museum Duxford, 26th May, 2021

AUCTION VENUE
Imperial War Museum
Duxford
Cambridgeshire
CB22 4QR

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