If you are looking to secure a legendary piece of motorsport history right at the start of your journey through Japan, the 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 should be at the very top of your list. This iconic touring car is an early-game reward that can be easily added to your garage within your first couple of hours of gameplay. It serves as an incredible, versatile platform for the winding asphalt and mountain passes of the new map.
However, you cannot simply drive out and claim it immediately. To get your hands on this classic racer, you need to navigate the updated progression mechanics and kick off the specific Barn Find rumor. Here is the fastest roadmap to unlocking the Sierra Cosworth RS500 without wasting time.
1. Level Up to "Tourist" Rank Fast
Unlike previous games where Barn Finds simply popped up based on playtime, this installment introduces a localized system. Barn Finds now require you to collect specific regional stamps within your Collector's Journal before their rumors appear on your map. For the Ford Sierra Cosworth, your target is the Green Stamp, which is tied to the "Discover Japan" journal track.
Your first objective is to level up your campaign rank from the initial "Visitor" tier to reach Level 2: Tourist. To hit this threshold as quickly as possible, focus on the following activities:
Focus on Story Missions: Prioritize the yellow map markers. These main campaign events award the highest amounts of XP and Exploration Points (EP), giving you the biggest leaps toward the Tourist rank.
Mix in Easy Open-World Activities: If you are a few points short, do not take on long, grueling events. Instead, clear out nearby short road races, knock down regional mascots scattered around the environment, or simply drive down undiscovered grey roads to trigger quick exploration bonuses.
2. Head to the Barn Location
Crucial Reminder: You must wait until the in-game notification explicitly triggers the Barn Find rumor. Driving to the exact coordinates beforehand will yield absolutely nothing, as the barn doors will remain locked and un-interactable until the rumor is active.
Once you hit Level 2 and the Green Stamp rumor unlocks, the barn will become active on your map. To find it, head over to the stunning South Ito region. Look for a dense forest section located south of the main highway, situated near the very bottom of the map grid. The barn is tucked away just right before a major road crossing.
When you arrive in the search area, look closely at the tree line. Turn off the smooth pavement onto a small, winding gravel track. Follow this dirt path as it cuts straight into the thick trees, and it will lead you directly up to the secluded barn doors to trigger the cutscene.
3. Fast-Track the Restoration Process
Once you discover the vehicle, it will be pulled out of the woods and sent back to your main garage. Because it has been sitting abandoned for decades, it requires a full mechanical restoration before you can get behind the wheel. Depending on your in-game budget, you have two ways to handle this:
The Free Method (Natural Flow): If you want to save your hard-earned money, simply head back out to the festival and keep playing. Complete a handful of standard races, explore the map, or work on other challenges. The garage team will automatically restore the car in about 1 to 2 real-time hours, and you will get a notification when it is ready to pick up.
The Instant Method (Credit Skip): If you simply cannot wait to build your retro track monster, you can fast-track the process. Open up your garage menu, select the car under restoration, and pay a Credits (CR) fee. This skips the waiting period entirely, letting you tune, paint, and drive the car instantly.
With its brilliant handling characteristics and deep tuning potential, the Sierra Cosworth RS500 is one of the most rewarding early pickups in the game. Follow these steps, lock in your Green Stamp, and enjoy tearing up the streets of Japan in a true homologation special.
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