{"product_id":"ford-rs-cosworth-sierra-escort-1985-1996-the-essential-buyers-guide","title":"Ford RS Cosworth Sierra \u0026 Escort 1985 - 1996 - The Essential Buyer's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003eFord’s legendary Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths changed the face of performance road cars, making them as desirable to keen drivers as they are to classic collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis quick-reference guide acts as a handy pocket-sized companion during the purchasing process. It aims to help buyers select the best car, pay the right price, and avoid the potential pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis one-stop package of great advice includes at-a-glance tips, illustrated in-depth inspection guidance, specifications, notes on modifications, and real-world cost considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eSynopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eFord’s legendary Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths conquered worldwide motorsport, while changing the face of high-performance road cars forever. With turbocharged two-litre engines producing over 200bhp, these four-seater everyday saloons could keep pace with supercars – and their 500bhp-plus circuit-racing counterparts overwhelmed everything in sight.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven now, Sierra and Escort RS Cosworths are in touch with modern machinery, making them as desirable to keen drivers as they are to classic collectors. The RS500 in particular is a rare beast, commanding prices normally befitting upmarket brands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSadly, many Cosworths were stolen, abused, crashed, copied, neglected, and modified, which makes buying one today a task that’s fraught with risk.\u003cbr\u003e To help the would-be RS Cosworth owner, this quick-reference guide acts as a handy pocket-sized companion during the purchasing process. It aims to help buyers select the best car, pay the right price, and avoid the potential pitfalls.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a motoring journalist and long-term Cosworth enthusiast, this one-stop package of great advice includes at-a-glance tips, illustrated in-depth inspection guidance, specifications, notes on modifications, real-world cost considerations, and even checks to help spot a fake.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeriod covered: 1985-1996\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Models covered: Sierra RS Cosworth, Sierra Cosworth RS500, Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth, Sierra Sapphire RS Cosworth 4x4, Escort RS Cosworth\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Models not covered: Non-RS Sierras (such as XR4i or XR4x4), Escort RS Turbo, Escort RS2000, Cosworth-badged\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eEasy-reference Cosworth buyer’s checklist\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eIn-depth illustrated inspection guidance\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTips on how to avoid buying a fake\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eAdvice about choosing the right model\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eUseful pointers for online auctions\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eValuation data\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eReal-world cost considerations\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eTips to spot the rot\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eNotes on which modifications to avoid\u003c\/li\u003e \t\u003cli\u003eDetails of clubs and specialists                            \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBook Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Code:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781845845261\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eISBN 13:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9781845845261\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dan Williamson\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePublished:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e96\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDimension:\u003c\/strong\u003e 135x195mm\u003cbr\u003e Soft Cover, colour illustrations\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628025200860,"sku":"9781845845261","price":19.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/apilj4ecv__91445.1642581477.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772090881","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/ford-rs-cosworth-sierra-escort-1985-1996-the-essential-buyers-guide","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}