Thick history file indicating enthusiast ownership
Evidence of recent restoration
Superb ‘Carla’ tartan interior with spare trim
Long MOT to August 2024 with no advisories
Newly MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt
The Appeal
The Mk3 Capri gave buyers more purposeful aesthetics, but the car’s simple, engaging fun factor remained firmly intact. Light, nimble and rear wheel drive, the Mk3 was perfect for circumnavigating roundabouts sideways or bashing through boxes. While many buyers gravitated to the maturer V6-engined cars, afficionados valued the Pinto-powered 2litre S for its combination of sweet-revving immediacy and light handling. These cars telegraphed their intent with purposeful ‘S’ decals and vibrant tartan interiors.
This lovely ’82 2litre S retains both those desirable features as well as a recent refresh to its Venetian Red bodywork. Extensive history confirms the care of its owners, as does a long advisory-free MOT to August 2024. That is a useful addition because the car is now MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by year. These S models are becoming vanishingly rare and this one looks factory standard and delectable.
History and Paperwork
First registered 13th April 1982
Huge history file dating back to the car’s very earliest days
This includes its original bill of sale to the first private owner
Appears to have first been registered as a dealer demonstrator
The first owner traded another Ford Capri for this one
Full engine overhaul by Tiger Racing
Raft of invoices, many from The Capri Club, for various parts and trim items
Run of old MOTs to verify mileage
2 keys
Various trim parts acquired from The Capri Club in February 2022
Quote for bodywork repairs in August 2017
Alloys refurbished in February 2018
Spare parts in boot including clocks, dash trim and Carla tartan trim
Car cover and spare mats included
The Condition
Factory standard Venetian Red with ‘Carla’ tartan interior
Evidence of recent restoration across bodywork and indicated by history file
Bodywork in good order with no visible corrosion to arches or sills
Small area of corrosion visible to nearside front wing top
Some sanding marks visible in wing top in same area
Some light rust spots under bonnet but these are surface and could be easily remedied
Refurbished RS four spoke 13in alloy wheels in good order with only light marks
Quality Toyo tyres fitted all round with matching spare RS 4 spoke wheel
Underside in good order with healthy layer of underseal and no structural issues visible
Last MOT contained no advisories, including for structural points
Fantastic tartan interior in very original, well kept condition
Rare and desirable seat fabric in good order with some wear visible to driver’s backrest
Usefully the car is supplied with a good quantity of replacement material ready for trimming
Factory correct sports seats with classic ‘fish net’ fast Ford headrests
Some spare parts including spare clocks and dash trim provided
But dashboard presents well with no reported issues to dial operation
Period correct and likely factory original radio fitted
Boot floor in good order with no visible corrosion or issues to note
Original headlining in good order with only light discolouration typical of age
Leather three spoke factory steering wheel
Capri-branded over mats and black carpets in good condition through cabin and boot
The Mechanics
1,993cc 4cyl Ford ‘Pinto’ engine developing around 100bhp
New exhaust system and timing belt
4spd manual gearbox
MOT history appears to verify displayed mileage
Significant collection of parts indicating ongoing maintenance and improvement
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