1990 Sierra Cosworth RS500 Turbo
Group 'A'

FOR SALE ...full update below.

Raced very successfully (3rd outright) 1989 - 90 British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) by Tim Harvey and never raced since. Owned until recently by Martin Johnson (UK) as part of his collection of 5 x ex BTCC Sierra's in England and only used for car shows, occasional track display days and maintained as required with no expense spared. Sister car (Bristow's Sierra RS500) also featured at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this year. The Harvey car was driven recently by Andy Rouse at a track day whose engineering business was responsible for building and maintaining the car whilst it competed in 1989 - 90.

Similar specifications to my ex Seton Seirra listed elsewhere on this website with variations to gearbox (Getrag) but basically the same otherwise.

Arrived in Australia September 2008 and we are undertaking an extensive maintenance and evaluation program so it can be again raced reliably later this year and eventually sold together with my ex Seton Sierra to finance my 20 year old son Tom's racing career in 2009 and beyond.

Car will be offered in a "turn key" ready to race condition ...

UPDATE effective 24th November 2008.

Last Friday we completed a trouble free test day at Eastern Creek. We deliberately kept the engine boost down as we were unsure of the engine but with hindsight this probably was not necessary as all the gauges hung in very well and the engine was strong. Rouse believed  the engine was reasonably fresh after only completing one race meeting and a little testing.We did encounter a little difficulty changing gears due to a "lazy" carbon clutch but will pull this out shortly and replace it with a new one. Everything else including new brake pads, handling etc was 100%.

Overall the car performed BRILLIANTLY  and we were surprised how easy it was to drive with a viscous LSD as opposed to our other car which has a spool type LSD and would not present any problems for an inexperienced driver to run nine tenths and competitively. This is potentially a RACE WINNING car.

We do not intend to race the car in the near future as everything is fresh and not worn out so anyone who is serious about purchasing a piece of WORLD HISTORY, this valuable little car is available for around AUD$225,000 to AUD$250,000 depending on spares and I am happy to arrange a test day drive for a genuine buyer (conditions will apply) ... you will not be disappointed I promise! We are also happy to provide assistance to the new owner and this can be discussed further if you are interested.

PS. We have now purchased a current 304 Formula 3 Dallara racing car for my son Tom to race next year and we desperately need the space (and the money) so you will be helping a young bloke further his race career by buying this car!

ROB TWEEDIE - Mob. 0408 162 762