1. Triggering the Barn Rumor

If you drive straight to the location right after starting the game, you won't find anything. The barn simply won't appear until you actively trigger the rumor in your game.

To do this, open up your campaign menu and check your Collector's Journal. You need to focus on raising your "Discover Japan" status by completing early-game events. Jumping into yellow story missions, knocking out road races, or smashing regional mascots will get you the experience you need.

Once you reach the Level 2: Tourist rank, you will earn the Green Stamp. The moment that happens, the game will automatically unlock the Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 barn find rumor, and a purple search circle will pop up on your world map.

2. Tracking Down the Barn Location

With the rumor active, it's time to go hunting. The purple zone points you toward the scenic Ito region, but you can narrow it down much further.

• Head down to the southern edge of the Ito region.

• Look for the large road crossing/intersection located right at the very bottom of that map section.

• Look for a winding gravel and dirt pathway cutting off the main road and heading directly south into the dense forest.

• Turn down this dirt path and follow it a short distance into the trees.

Keep your eyes peeled, and you will quickly trigger the cutscene. Instead of a traditional wooden barn, you'll find this absolute gem hidden away inside a weathered shipping container.

3. Getting It Shiny and Road-Ready

Once the cutscene wraps up, the Sierra is officially yours, but it's sent to your garage in rough shape.

The game will give you an option to pay credits to speed up the restoration process, but honestly, don't waste your hard-earned cash. The restoration happens for free in the background while you play. Just head back out, run a handful of normal races, enjoy the scenery, and before you know it, you'll get a notification that your shiny new 1987 Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500 is fully restored and ready to hit the streets of Japan.