1975 Ford Capri Mk2 1600 XL Auto
Highlights
- Highly original Capri with just 20,384 miles
- Ford dealer demonstrator plus two owners
- Recently restored exterior paintwork
- Mechanical overhaul in recent years
- Ready to enjoy
The Appeal
First unveiled to the public in 1969, the popular, stylish and indeed sporty Ford Capri was marketed as an affordable two-plus-two coupe aimed squarely at the blue-collar working man.
The Mk2 came along in 1974 with revised styling and a practical hatchback, with the XL model being an update from the 1600GT, featuring plush trim levels. One of Dagenham’s finest, almost 1.9 million examples across three generations were sold in the 17 year production run.
Here we have a genuine exceptionally low mileage ’70’s survivor resplendent in a fresh coat of Sunset Red paintwork and sporting an immaculate black vinyl roof and factory XL specification cabin. The vendor highlights how remarkably solid this Mk2 is, only requiring minor preparation prior to it’s recent exterior repaint.
The mechanicals have also been renewed over the last few years and the peppy 1.6-litre Kent engine serviced to ensure reliability.
Appealing to any Ford enthusiast or collector, this iconic Capri is bound to impress at any Ford meet or classic car show and should only go up in value. To coin the Ford phrase, this could be “The car you always promised yourself”.
The Mk2 came along in 1974 with revised styling and a practical hatchback, with the XL model being an update from the 1600GT, featuring plush trim levels. One of Dagenham’s finest, almost 1.9 million examples across three generations were sold in the 17 year production run.
Here we have a genuine exceptionally low mileage ’70’s survivor resplendent in a fresh coat of Sunset Red paintwork and sporting an immaculate black vinyl roof and factory XL specification cabin. The vendor highlights how remarkably solid this Mk2 is, only requiring minor preparation prior to it’s recent exterior repaint.
The mechanicals have also been renewed over the last few years and the peppy 1.6-litre Kent engine serviced to ensure reliability.
Appealing to any Ford enthusiast or collector, this iconic Capri is bound to impress at any Ford meet or classic car show and should only go up in value. To coin the Ford phrase, this could be “The car you always promised yourself”.
The History and Paperwork
- Initially registered on the 1st May 1975 by the Ford dealership
- First registered keeper on the 22nd July 1975
- Still bearing it’s original number plates
- Original V5 document present
- Owner’s handbooks
- Three MOT’s from 1991 at 16,781 to 1993 at 19,663
- Mechanical parts invoices from 2018-2021
- Invoices from N-Vee Vehicle, Dorset, for the body restoration (2024)
- Two workshop manuals
- New MOT valid until 27 March 2025
- Untaxed status (last due 1st May 1994)
This ‘timewarp’ Capri was initially registered to a Ford main dealer in 1975 and was purchased two months later by the first private owner who bought it for his wife to use as a local shopping car. Accumulating around 20,000 miles in their 19 years ownership, it was sold in 1994 to a member of the Capri Owners Club in Crawley. The car was then dry stored until 2018 when the owner began the process of overhauling the fuel, cooling, braking and exhaust systems (see photo of accompanying history notes).
Due to health problems, the owner was unable to fully complete the project, hence the eventual sale to the vendor who has commissioned the recent body restoration and attended to a few minor servicing items.
The Condition
- Bare metal respray in factory Sunset Red
- Minor surface rust removed and no welding required during restoration
- Superb straight and ding-free body with even panel gaps
- Excellent black vinyl roof
- Presentable chrome trim and badges
- Great lighting all round
- Windscreen and other glass appears scratch and chip-free
- Slightly distorted rear bumper
- Complete factory XL interior in wonderful order
- Original 2-spoke steering wheel with minor signs of wear
- Excellent dashboard, instrumentation and switchgear
- Working Motorola radio/cassette player
- All electrical equipment is said to operate as it should
- Nice door cards, headlining and carpeting
- Original half-cloth seating in wonderful condition
- Immaculate carpeted luggage space
- New tailgate struts
- Good spare wheel, original jack and wheel brace
- Sound boot floor with no visible corrosion
- Solid sills, chassis and floor
- Freshly painted period correct wheels
- New 165/80 R13 tyres in March 2024
The Mechanics
- Honest unrestored engine compartment
- Original 1.6-litre Kent four-cylinder engine
- 3-speed automatic transmission
- Vin-plate/stamp in situ
- New timing belt in October 2018
- Replacement (old stock) carburettor
- New water pump and radiator hoses in October 2018
- New brake callipers, wheel cylinders, shoes and pads in 2021
- New battery in 2021
- New exhaust system in 2021
- The vendor informs us that this stunning Capri starts, runs and performs superbly
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Vehicle specification
- Year 1975
- Make Ford
- Model Capri
- Colour Red
- Odometer 20,384 Miles
- Engine size 1600
Listing Details
- Seller Type Trade
- Location Dorset
- Country United Kingdom
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