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1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4

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£25,031

Mileage~98,716 on the clock
TransmissionManual
Engine2.0-litre
LocationWigan

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1991 Ford Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4×4

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Introduction

Paul Wright

Professional Consigner

One of the truly great icons of the 90s era of hot saloons.

The Ford Sierra Sapphire Cosworth follows on from its motorsport-bred predecessor. It retained much of the same overall feel, but subtly tweaked the handling traits of the original. Packaged in a more practical, stiffer, and manageable car, the Sierra Sapphire was rolled out in 1988 with well-weighted steering and an excellent balance of agility and stability. The Sierra Sapphire makes for a genuinely engaging drive.

What a lovely example: a 1991 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4, which received a body restoration by a previous keeper prior to it being given away in an online competition by Redline Competitions. The competition was won by our vendor, Mark, who has now owned the car for a couple of years. It comes with a current MOT, valid until 10th October 2026.

This listing was written from information supplied by Paul after meeting Mark the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.

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Meet the owner

“It’s been great fun to own… it still amazes me that I even won it to begin with.”

One Friday night two years ago, Mark decided to purchase a ticket from Redline Competitions to win a Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4. Can you imagine the shock when the phone rang late one night, telling him that he had won it?

Mark was soon the proud owner of this stunning 1991 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4. A dream come true for someone who had always been in awe of the Cosworth as a young petrolhead growing up in the 90s.

A couple of years of owning the Cosworth has been tremendous fun, but Mark has realised he’s not really getting the full use out of it. He now wants to let another Ford RS enthusiast have the pleasure of driving this 90s icon.

Mark

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Mark saved £4,500* when they
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EXTERIOR VIDEO

Exterior

The 4x4 Cosworth featured subtle styling differences compared to the two-wheel-drive Sapphire.

Wheels and Tyres

It's fitted with a set of 18” Compomotive TH wheels, which are in superb condition with no damage or corrosion to point out. They suit the Sapphire Cosworth perfectly.

The tyres are a matching set of Davanti tyres, which haven't covered many miles at all and therefore have plenty of tread remaining.

Please take time to review the photos and videos for a detailed view of the exterior, wheels, and tyres so you can make your own assessment of their condition. Tyres are a key safety item, and you should consider replacing any that are cracked, perished, unevenly worn, or over 10 years old.

Bodywork

Prior to the car being given away, it had received a body restoration. The panel gaps appear to align as you would expect, and there are no dings or dents to point out.

We've highlighted our observations in more detail through our high-resolution images and videos, so please take time to look through all the media files for a detailed view of what’s on offer and to assess the condition of the car for yourself.

Paint

Finished in 'Flint Grey', the paintwork presents very well, with a highly reflective finish. No chips or scratches were noted when we visited the car.

The images are taken from a few different angles to show off the car as you would see it if you were standing there yourself. So please take the time to fully assess these high-resolution images and videos of the car to make up your own mind about the condition of the paint.

Glass and Trim

All of the windows appear to be in excellent condition, with no noticeable scratches. The seals are generally very good, with no real signs of age.

The headlights, indicators, and fog lights are free from damage to the lenses. At the rear, a set of factory smoked rear lights are in good condition.

There is a very tiny amount of crazing around one of the mounting holes for the rear spoiler, but this is minimal.

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INTERIOR VIDEO

Interior

Recaros! What more needs to be said? It’s standard seating for any fast Ford, and what a pleasure to sit in.

Seats and Carpets

The Recaro seats in the front are in really good condition. There is a tiny amount of age showing on the driver’s bolster, and the base fabric has stretched slightly which, when you consider they're approaching 40, means they have aged exceptionally well. The rear seat is also in excellent condition, as are all four door cards.

Throughout the car, the carpets are in good order, with no signs of excessive wear.

Inside the boot, the original lattice spare wheel is in place along with the factory jack.

Dashboard

A true survivor… the dashboard on the Sierra isn’t cracked or split, which is nice to see. There is a small amount of distortion to the passenger-side storage trim, but nothing excessive.

The instruments are working correctly, with no warning lights displayed. The odometer showed a reading of ~98,716 miles at the time of our visit.

Steering Wheel / Gear Stick

Fitted with the original steering wheel and gear knob, which are both in good condition, showing no real signs of age.

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'ON THE ROAD' VIDEO

Mechanics

Cosworth nailed it when they launched the 2.0-litre 16-valve with the added Garrett T3 turbocharger.

Engine and Gearbox

The 2.0-litre 16-valve red top engine fired up nicely and came up to temperature as you would expect. It runs smoothly, with no issues reported by Mark.

The five-speed MT75 manual gearbox has a smooth change, and the Cosworth pulls strongly through the gears.

Suspension and Brakes

On the road, the Cosworth is a great car to be in, with no knocks or bangs coming from the suspension, which has been upgraded at some point with a set of adjustable Koni dampers.

With disc brakes fitted all around, the car stops quickly and effectively - in a straight line, with no juddering through the pedal.

The Drive

Capturing the golden era of fast Fords, the Sapphire Cosworth offers a fantastic driving experience. The turbocharged punch delivers a relentless surge of boost, while the 4x4 system claws at the road, giving tremendous confidence when accelerating hard out of bends.

The raw, mechanical feel through the steering and pedals, which isn’t replicated in modern cars, is simply fantastic: especially when paired with that unmistakable Cosworth soundtrack.

Electrics and Other

All of the switchgear appears to be in good condition, and no issues have been reported apart from the driver's door lock, which doesn’t operate correctly but has not been investigated.

An upgraded Sony head unit and boot-mounted CD multi-changer are fitted.

Also installed is a tracking system, which is currently active and can be transferred to the new keeper.

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History and Paperwork

Original handbook, service book, and a compilation of paperwork dating all the way back to the 90s.

The history file for this Cosworth is comprehensive, and dates back several decades - showing regular servicing and parts purchased. Some of the recent invoices, which are probably most relevant, include work which Mark has had carried out. Unfortunately, little is known about the restoration, so you can only go on the condition: but looking at it, you won't be disappointed.

There is a current MOT on the car, which is valid until 10th October 2026.

A well-presented example of one of the last model Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4s, which has been well cared for, particularly over the past couple of years by Mark.

This is a fantastic opportunity to own an iconic fast Ford from the 90s era.

We’ve carried out our usual seller checks, including verifying photo ID, the V5C, and an HPI check. This confirms the car has not been stolen, written off, or has any outstanding finance. Please note: this check does not include mileage verification.

We’ve summarised the car based on the seller’s information above. As always, we go to great lengths to photograph and film the car in high-resolution detail so you can make your own informed assessment from the comfort of your sofa. So grab a cuppa, sit back, and enjoy reviewing everything in this listing.

Viewings are welcome for all our listings. Please get in touch to arrange a time – we just need to speak with you first and receive valid photo ID before confirming.

If you have any questions, no matter how small, please ask the seller in the comments section below before placing your bids, as bids cannot be retracted and form a binding contract if you win, just like in a traditional auction house.

Service History

Date	Type	Mileage
11.10.2025	MOT	98,712
07.10.2024	MOT	98,692
03.06.2023	MOT	98,273
04.10.2021	MOT	98,071
22.09.2020	MOT	97,954
02.10.2019	MOT	97,660
18.08.2018	MOT	95,507
06.07.2017	MOT/Service	95,048
18.03.2016	MOT/Service	95,003
27.08.2014	MOT	94,566
21.05.2008	MOT	93,760
29.05.2007	MOT	90,792
29.03.2006	MOT	88,901
14.03.2005	Service	85,805
14.03.2005	MOT	85,801
19.03.2004	Service	82,264
19.03.2003	MOT/Service	76,220
31.05.2001	MOT/Service	71,269
31.05.2000	MOT/Service	65,347
03.06.1999	MOT/Service	59,267
05.06.1998	MOT/Service	53,710
01.05.1997	MOT	49,666
07.03.1997	Service & Cambelt	48,300
03.10.1996	Service	46,178
05.01.1996	Service	38,314
16.02.1995	Service	32,275
08.03.1994	Service	25,313
11.06.1993	Service	17,614
09.09.1992	Service	10,691
13.03.1992	Service	6,170
09.11.1991	Service	1,320

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Key Details

ModelSierra Sapphire Cosworth 4x4
TransmissionManual
Reg. Date12.10.1991
CC1993
Mileage~98,716 on the clock
ColourFlint Grey
Interior ColourGrey
Interior TrimFabric
Chassis #WF0FXXGBBFLU59647
Engine #LU59647
MOTExp: 10.10.2026
HPi ClearYes
Former Keepers7
LHD or RHDRHD
VisitedYes
Sale TypePrivate
Owned~2 years, 2 months
Key Featurelovely condition fast Ford
Vehicle RegistrationJ549 BWC
Auction ID3334

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14 Comments

johnd73

13 days ago

@daz9 – Trade Classics Say in advert: We’ve carried out our usual seller checks, including verifying photo ID, the V5C, and an HPI check. This confirms the car has not been stolen, written off, or has any outstanding finance. Please note: this check does not include mileage verification.

daz9

13 days ago

Hello, I presume the vehicle is unrecorded on the Hpi register? Thanks

ColinB

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daz9

10 days ago

Hi Daz,

As mentioned above by johnd73 you can see the HPI report/certificate in the paperwork gallery starting here:

https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/ford/1991-ford-sierra-sapphire-cosworth-4×4-2/#gallery4-4

Thanks,
Colin.

CollectorKris

16 days ago

Hello Mark I’m interested in bidding on your car but when auction finishes I’ve still got 18 days of offshore work would it be an issue to pay you a deposit and collect when I’m home?

MarkM

Seller

CollectorKris

16 days ago

Hi don’t think that would be a problem but I would check with tradeclassics as don’t know how payment is made after sale.
Thanks

jonnysideways

20 days ago

Great car, it looks like the car has not been serviced since 06.07.2017, As no receipt or stamp in the book. Could you give some more info on what you have done to the car? Cheers J.

MarkM

Seller

jonnysideways

20 days ago

Hi sorry for the delay .
Yes as far as I know that was the last stamp I have had it serviced myself by a Macnic friend of mine but no stamp recorded.As for things done to the new battery,starter motor and a new Actuator but before I got things where done to it as paper work shows.
Cheers

jonnysideways

MarkM

19 days ago

Thanks and no worries at all. Cheers J

johnd73

MarkM

13 days ago

Hi Mark, forgot to follow up, I’m assuming, as not mentioned that the cambelt has not been recently changed? cheers J.

sami666

23 days ago

Hi Mark, are we able to arrange a viewing? Thanks

ColinB

Admin

sami666

23 days ago

Hi Sami,

I have replied to your email about viewing the Sierra.

Thanks,
Colin.

jonnysideways

29 days ago

Great car, It looks like the ca has not been serviced since 06.07.2017, As no receipt or stamp in the book. Could you give some more info on what you have done to the car? Cheers J.

andyb1026

29 days ago

Hi Mark can I ask where the car is currently located? Is it at this Auction centre? If not, where in the uk are you?
Thanks

ColinB

Admin

andyb1026

27 days ago

Hi Andy,

The car is in Wigan with Mark, if you’d like to arrange a viewing we can help organise it, if you could send an email to [email protected] first, we just need to do some checks.

Thanks,
Colin.

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