Highlights
- Well kept Mk2 rarity with factory correct retrimmed interior
- Returned to the road by current keeper since 2020
- Stored in a garage for approximately 30 years (1989-2020)
- Weber 32/36 manual choke carburetor and professionally tuned
- Pokey 2L Pinto engine and manual gearbox
The Appeal
The Mk2 breathed new life into the Capri thanks to revised styling and a full hatchback. That it was also adopted by a certain bubble-permed secret agent and his suave buddy certainly didn’t harm sales.
Thanks to rust and the sheer joy of driving a Capri, there are few Mk2 survivors these days. This car avoided that fate because it was dry stored in a garage from 1989 until the vendor discovered it in 2020. Finished in shining blue with contrasting orange alloys, it is an eye-catching car. Inside, the interior has been retrimmed with correct Beta black cloth and retains original features such as the factory radio.
The mechanics are in a similar order. The peppy 2L Pinto has been upgraded with a Weber 32/36 manual choke carburettor, which has been professionally tuned by a Weber specialist. This is a rare find for 70s Capri enthusiasts and looks in great shape.
The vendor says:
“Car drives well, car I wanted back 70 put smile on your face driving it gets plenty of attention sitting at traffic lights and going to the pub.”
History and Paperwork
- First registered 24th January 1977
- Acquired by the current keeper in 2020 we are told
- Eight registered keepers
- Current keeper registered since June 2022
- Car was garaged between 1989 and 2020
- Previous keeper deceased so limited history available with the vehicle
- V5C
- Registered as a Historic Vehicle
- DVLA records suggest car was originally an automatic
- Odometer shows 57,825 miles which is not verified
The Condition
- Bodywork presents in very good order with no dents reported
- Blue paintwork retains a good shine and is in good order for age
- Some light chips and touched in areas to note the paintwork in photos
- Two small chips on passenger side top wing
- Stone chip on bonnet, touched in with matching paint
- Door openings and undersides reported to be in good order
- Small area of chrome bubbling on the passenger side corner of front bumper
- Chromework in fair condition with some tarnish to note to exterior fittings
- Auxiliary lights fitted to front of car
- Seats recently retrimmed in factory-correct Beta black cloth and vinyl
- Black carpets present well in photos
- All switches reported to be in working order
- Radio functions but crackles when the engine is running
- Fitted with a sunroof in working order
- Orange alloy wheels with a similar style to Mk2 ‘Ghia’ alloys
The Mechanics
- 2.0-litre 4cyl ‘Pinto’ engine
- Four-speed manual transmission
- Engine reported to start and run well
- Upgraded with Weber 32/36 manual choke carburettor
- Electronic fuel pump fitted for improved starting
- Engine professionally tuned by Weber specialist
- Original fuel pump retained and available with the vehicle
- Photographs indicate suspension in good order and may have new parts fitted
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