The Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 is an absolute legend of 1980s touring car racing, and Japanese car culture enthusiasts will know just how much respect this car commands. If you are diving into the Japan map of Forza Horizon 6, you will likely want to get your hands on this rear-wheel-drive classic as soon as possible.
The good news is that you don't need millions of credits to add it to your garage. The catch? You can't just buy it from the Autoshow right away. In this game, the Sierra Cosworth RS500 is hidden away as an early-game Barn Find.
If you are looking to track down this classic, here is exactly how to trigger the rumor, where to find the barn, and the best way to get it restored.
How to Unlock the Barn Rumor
If you try to drive straight to the barn's location at the very start of the game, you will find yourself staring at a locked door. Forza Horizon 6 requires you to officially trigger the Barn Find rumor before you can claim the car. Thankfully, because it is an early-game reward, you won't have to grind for very long.
To get the purple search circle to appear on your map, you need to interact with the game's progression mechanics:
- Level Up Your Campaign: You need to reach Level 2 (Tourist rank) in the "Discover Japan" campaign tracking system.
- Earn Progression Points: You can easily hit this requirement by exploring the map, completing early story missions, finishing road or touge races, and smashing regional mascots.
- Watch Your Journal: The moment you secure the Green Stamp in your Discover Japan collector's journal, the rumor will automatically trigger, and the map marker will update.
Precise Barn Location
Once the rumor is active, you will want to point your car toward the southern section of the map.
The barn is located on the southern edge of the Ito region, sitting right along the border that leads into Tokyo City. To find the exact spot, look for a major road crossing and a dense patch of forest situated just south of the main asphalt road.
When you are driving northeast along the main road, keep an eye out for a small opening on the left side. This opens up into an inconspicuous, winding dirt and gravel track. Follow this pathway as it snakes past the Kinkaku-Ji temple grounds and deep into the trees. The barn itself is tucked away near the edge of the forest line, heavily obscured by the thick canopy. Drive up to the doors, and the cutscene will trigger.
Restoration Strategy
After you discover the car, it will be hauled off to your garage in pretty rough shape. Because the Sierra Cosworth RS500 rolls out as a base C-class vehicle with balanced initial stats (highlighted by a 5.6 Speed rating and a surprisingly decent 5.3 Offroad rating), it does not take an eternity to rebuild.
Expect the restoration process to take roughly 1 to 2 hours of real-time gameplay. While the game will tempt you with an option to pay credits to fast-track the repairs, it is highly recommended to save your money. Credits are precious in the early game, and the timer ticks down naturally while you play. Just head back out to the festival, knock out a few races, or custom-tune another ride, and before you know it, the game will notify you that your shiny new RS500 is ready to hit the streets for free.