Highlights

Considered one of fewer than 100 Capri Mk1 convertibles estimated to have been produced
Registered in France under the CT Collection designation (classic car)
Favourable MOT valid until October 2030
Service invoices present covering more than a decade
123 electronic ignition system and water pump installed in 2023

The Appeal

The Ford Capri was never offered as a factory convertible, so when you encounter a Mk1 drop-top, you're looking at something truly rare. Specialist coachbuilders such as Crayford in the UK and Karl Deutsch in Germany converted a small number of factory coupés into soft-top cabriolets, reinforcing the floor and pillars to compensate for the loss of the roof structure. Fewer than 100 Mk1 convertibles are estimated to have ever been created, making any surviving example a remarkable find.

This 1973 example is powered by the 2.3-litre Cologne V6 and is painted in Onyx Metallic Green over a black interior, complemented by period 13-inch coffin-spoke alloy wheels and a Veglia cassette radio. It is accompanied by a series of invoices from Johanny Classic Auto, a specialist in classic vehicles in La Roche-sur-Yon, documenting work carried out between 2015 and 2025 including attention to the engine, brakes and fuel system.

Key Information

Mileage: 60,352 km indicated
Country of registration: France
MOT status: Favourable MOT (CT Collection), valid until October 2030, with minor defects noted including chassis corrosion and condition of rear wings
Technical specifications: 2.3-litre Cologne V6 petrol, four-speed manual gearbox
Documentation: Registration certificate (CT Collection), MOT certificate, service invoices from 2015 to 2025
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The Details

October 2025: compression checks, partial cylinder head removal, rocker arm reconditioning, valve clearance adjustment, and replacement of rocker cover and carburettor base gaskets carried out
March 2023: 123 electronic ignition system installed with high-performance coil, six-cylinder silicone ignition leads, and six new spark plugs
March 2023: water pump replaced along with accessory belt and coolant
November 2022: rear braking system reconditioned including wheel cylinders and brake fluid; front brake calipers reconditioned with new seal kits
November 2022: Solex 35 EEIT carburettor overhauled by ultrasonic cleaning with new seal kit and fuel filter
November 2022: rear anti-roll bar bushes replaced and fuel hoses renewed
March 2015: steering rack replaced (exchange standard), coolant temperature sensor replaced, and carburettor cleaned
Minor chassis corrosion noted on 2025 inspection report affecting rear left and right areas and centre left and right
Rear wings noted as missing, loose, or heavily rusted on inspection report
Painted in Onyx Metallic Green with black interior
Fitted with 13-inch coffin-spoke alloy wheels
Veglia cassette radio installed
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BEFORE YOU BUY

This sale is subject to Car & Classic's terms and conditions. By bidding and/or making an offer, you also accept the following:

✓ The seller is registered as a private seller, which means that consumer rights arising from European consumer protection legislation do not apply. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic's terms and conditions.

✓ We require that non-refundable fees are paid if you are the successful winner of the auction or your offer is accepted. Please refer to our FAQs and terms and conditions for specific rates.

✓ This vehicle is "sold as seen", on an "as is, where is" basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are provided for guidance only and it is customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle before purchase for your own peace of mind.

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