1972 Ford Capri 2000 GT XLR

Highlights

Very rare Ebony Black Special Edition
Rare Capri 2000 GT XLR model
Owned for ten years by the current owner
Garaged and not driven since purchase
Comes with a new headlining ready for installation

The Appeal

Update - Thank you to the Capri specialist Alan for emailing in to inform us that this appears to be an extremely rare Ebony Black Special Edition. According to Alan There are only 6 known examples currently taxed and on the road (including one owned by Alan) with a handful of others awaiting restoration.

From the day it hit the Brussels Motor Show in 1969, the Capri became Ford's most popular European product. Intended as a more civilised, less brash interpretation of the Mustang formula, the Capri became a prized executive car - the car everybody wanted and everybody envied. In the 70s and 80s, everybody knew somebody with a Capri, and usually swore under their breath every time they saw them driving it. It's one of those essential classics today - a car loaded with nostalgia and character.

The 70s saw a lot of Capris, but the GT XLR was undeniably top of the MK1s range - and quickly became the prized of the prized. Exclusive to the GT, the XLR trim pack was the X, L, and R trim combined. That impressive options list combined with a desirable 2.0L V4 powerplant makes for quite a car.

Having been in its current ownership for ten years, this Capri has been garaged and preserved as an unstarted renovation project. It now offers a top-notch opportunity for the dedicated enthusiast to take under their wing and complete.

History and Paperwork

Registered in 1972
The DVLA records 7 previous keepers
Recovered from a barn in 2004 on the Isle of Wight
Engine overhauled in 2011
In current ownership since 2014, intended as a restoration project
This hasn't been completed
Some old MOT and engine overhaul documents showing work done, as well as old tax discs
The car has been garaged since purchase and has not been driven since
Currently indicates 95,500 miles on a five-figure odometer
Paperwork includes:
- V5
- Some old MOT certificates
- Printout of a previous sale listing
- A collection of tax discs
- Record of the engine overhaul, undertaken in 2011

The Condition

Underside is in generally solid order, with some corrosion
The car has worn predominantly on the right-hand side, with corrosion, paint loss and longitudinal scratching
The left hand side is in significantly better order
Chromework carries some patina
Wheels show some pitting and discolouration
Interior is largely in fine order
The dashboard is showing its age with plastic loss, worn switches etc
Retro cassette player still in situ
Door rubbers and seals are worn
Headlining is in poor condition and requires replacement; a new headlining is supplied with the car
Carpets appear sound
Seats are in good overall order with minimal wear
Some scuffing to the passenger seat
Some fading to the door cards

The Mechanics

2.0L V4 powerplant
Manual transmission with 4 gears
Exhaust is blowing, but the car starts up
Engine bay is looking rather grubby
We're unsure of further specifics regarding the car's mechanical health
Ultimately, after restoration, we're sure this'll be a very impressive classic

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