Highlights

Incredibly low mileage of just 6,415 miles from new
Highly original and well preserved unmodified Laser
Only three former registered keepersand current one for 7 years
First keeper retained car for 24 years until 2009
Well maintained with regular servicing
Current MOT to September 2025
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2026

The Appeal

Yes, you read it right: this remarkable Laser has covered just 6,415 miles from new. That shows remarkable restraint by its trio of keepers because the 2L Mk3 Capri is about as much sideways-sliding fun as you can have on four wheels.

The Laser was introduced in 1984 as a factory special offering decent trim and great value to buyers towards the end of the Capri’s life. It was a popular pick, helped by the sporty graphics and interior and RS four spoke alloys. This car has the larger 2L version of the torquey Pinto motor, an engine that offers decent power and low weight to maximise the Capri’s entertaining dynamics.

This car is finished in black with a grey interior. With the exception of a replacement parcel shelf it is said to be highly original and unmodified. It is also, as you can see from the photos, in remarkable condition. Key tell-tales like the driver’s seat bolster and steering wheel confirm the low mileage.

The history file backs it up too. The car remained with its first keeper until 2009 and was acquired by the current one in 2018. Despite the sparing use it has been regularly serviced and maintained, most recently by the enthusiast vendor.

The condition is backed up by the current MOT, which runs to September. If you are in the habit of taking your cars off the road during winter, that could be this car’s last test because from 1st April 2025 it is eligible for Historic Vehicle status.

This is a collector-quality Capri in magnificent condition. They don’t come along this good or with this low mileage often.

The vendor says:

The car drives perfectly as you would expect given the very low mileage. It never fails to put a smile on my face, and on the face of other motorists.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1985
Three previous keepers
First keeper for 24 years to 2009
At this point the car had only covered 4,000 miles
Current keeper acquired car in April 2018
Ford service plan documenting early service history up to 2016
Invoices and MOT certificates authenticating the very low mileage
When acquired from the first owner, the car was still on three of its original Goodyear Grand Prix S tyres
Workshop manual and other handbooks as shown
Well ordered folder of history as shown in photos
Some spares included as shown
MOT valid to 23rd September 2025 with minor advisories to note
6,275 miles on test and showing 6,415 miles in photos

The Condition

Highly original and unmodified Laser in black with correct factory decals
Bodywork is very straight and well kept as can be seen
Usual Capri check areas such as arches, sills, strut tops and front wings in good order
Due to age and originality of the car buyers should be realistic about minor aging
Exterior fittings including lights and bumpers well preserved for age
Fitted with correct RS-style 13in alloys in good order with matching spare
Boot floor and underside present well in photos with no MOT structural advisories
Adviory for wiper blade on MOT
Laser grey fabric interior with red patterning in very good order
Interior looks barely used with even high traffic areas in good order
Gear knob, steering wheel and driver’s seat present well
Fitted with factory radio cassette as shown
Interior has no modifications except for a replacement rear parcel shelf
All instruments, switchgear and controls are fully working we are told
Functioning factory sunroof with good headlining and sunroof cassette trim
Original tyres were replaced after purchase from the first owner
Fitted with Uniroyal tyres in good condition

The Mechanics

1,993cc Pinto 4cyl engine on carburettors
5spd manual gearbox
Vendor states that car starts first time with no unusual noises
Small oil weep possibly from the rocker cover gasket noted on MOT
The vendor states the car drives perfectly typical of very low mileage
Serviced mostly by the current owner during their 7-year ownership
Large history file as shown in photos

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