Here we have our biggest "Classic Car" competition to date, and what a car!! The Sierra RS500 was a limited run of 500 units by Tickford, which were modified versions of the road going Sierra Cosworth, with many revised features to make it more competitive in motorsport.  Values of the RS500's have climbed at an astonishing rate over the past few years, with many examples now selling in excess of £100,000!! Specification:

• 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 237/500
• Solid Black
• Grey/Red Cloth Interior
• 86,500 Miles
• 15,000 Miles Since Extensive Restoration
• Full Respray by Reflex Auto Design
• Fresh Service/Cambelt change

Engine:

• rebuilt by Reyland Motorsport using the following:
• 88mm Forged Farndon crank
• Farndon H section rods
• ACL Race bearings
• Forged pistons
• block long studded with MLS head gasket
• head ported and 1mm oversize inlet and exhaust valves
• new guides and seals
• double valve springs
• uprated cams with Vernier pulleys, properly dialled in by Reyland
• Crank and bottom end components balanced
• GT3071 roller bearing turbo
• Omex 710 sequential inj ecu running plug top coils
• Pro Alloy intercooler
• Collins 3 box stainless with V band downpipe
• This makes for 2300cc and gave 470hp on the rolling road

Transmission:

• Tremec TKO 600 gearbox conversion
• Original belhousing and is a direct bolt in fit with no tunnel mods.
• Hydraulic centre push conversion
• Organic clutch plate so no judder
• Correct speedo tooth count gear fitted to gearbox to make the speedo spot on accurate.

Brakes/Wheels/Suspension:

• Front: 362mm AP rotors with CP5555 6 pot calipers with Reyland floating bells Ferodo DS2500 pads Braided lines.
• Rear: 330mm Reyland rotors with CP5200 4 pot calipers with Reyland floating bells DS2500 pads braided lines.
• OE rear caliper used for handbrake facility (MOT compliant).
• Wheels are 8×18 Compomotive TH V2 (very rare)
• Shocks: Koni adjustable with Ahmed Bajoo coil springs.

Extras fitted:

• Heated front screen on proper timer relay
• air-conditioning
• electric powered sunroof
• main floor and bulkhead dynamatted
• Ford RS Steering wheel
• Internal boot release
• extra interior lightin
• New parts fitted by previous owner:
  • Headlamps, indicators, A pillar seals, tail lamps, mouldings, front screen, Armourfend.

The car will come freshly detailed and ceramic coated by Tom @ Ultimate Auto. £1000 included towards running costs 2x £1000 Runner Up Prizes 3x £100 Site Credit Max 10 entries per person