**Photos provided by the vendor**

Highlights

289 V8 (4.7-litres)
Dutch registered
Fresh APK government test
Just 52,184 miles indicated

The Appeal

Following America’s fashion for huge (by European standards) saloons in the 60s, the third generation of the Comet grew in size from a small to a “mid-size” car. It offered a comfortable and spacious way to waft along the interstates, with a huge V8 offering an appropriately burbly soundtrack to proceedings.

This example has been recently restored and is presented in fine overall condition, with a factory specification interior and smart period paintwork.

The History and Paperwork

First built in July 1967
US import
Dutch registered
Fresh APK government test
Recently restored
Just 52,184 miles indicated (five figure odometer)

The Interior

Finished in factory correct half vinyl / half fabric ‘Aqua’ trim
Twin bench layout, with all the upholstery looking to be in excellent condition
Period lap belts are fitted to the front and rear benches
Headlining looks good, with no sagging, staining or damage we could see
Dark grey carpets appear to be in good order
Retro radio/cassette player
Interior trim and brightwork appears to be all present and correct, and wears a healthy level of natural patination that hints at the vehicle’s age
The boot is vast, finished with a liner and carrying a full-size spare wheel

The Exterior

Correct ‘Aqua’ paintwork, recently refinished on a rotisserie
Overall the paint and bodywork shows well, with no notable damage, corrosion or marking to be seen
Black stripes run the length of the lower sides
The brightwork and badging shows well, with some light pitting and blemishing commensurate with the car’s age, which nicely adds to the vehicle’s character
The front windscreen features a period upper-tint in complementary green
Correct 14-inch period wheels are fitted, finished in a smart black and polished metal combination and shod with what appear to be new tyres
Underneath the bodywork looks to be in very good order, having been refinished and painted when the car was restored, we could see no damage or corrosion to the sills, floor pans or fuel tank

The Mechanics

289ci (4.7-litre) V8, driving 200hp to the rear wheels
Under the ‘hood’, the engine bay looks clean and tidy, with no signs of leaks or overheating we could see
Underneath, there is a significant dent to the sump but it does not appear to be cracked as far as we could see
Three-speed automatic column shifter
We’re assured by the vendor that the car drives “perfectly”, with no mechanical issues to report

Summary

We never really got these large two-door saloons in Europe, so they remain a very rare sight on our roads, and are therefore perfect for anyone wanting a quirky, comfortable and characterful daily classic.

Finished in a very smart specification and with a recent restoration, a V8-powered Comet Capri is not one to be missed.

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