Highlights

Rare MK1 pre facelift Capri 1700cc GT V4 with striking red paintwork
Beautifully clean engine bay
Upholstery in good condition

The Appeal

The Ford Capri is a well loved member of the classic Ford community. It represents a very successful attempt to bring in a European version of the Mustang, which had been excluded from sale on this side of the Atlantic.

Offered for sale here is a MkI version of the Capri, resplendent in bright red paintwork and still featuring its fetching chrome bumpers and window surrounds. presented in overall excellent condition

This Capri will make a fine addition to any garage.

The History and Paperwork

Built in Cologne, West Germany in 1970
Showing 46,000 km — assumed to be 146,000 km approx 90,000 miles.
Purchased by the vendor in October 2015
The vendor believes only one previous owner
Control technique, (French MOT) just done with no advisories

The Interior

Upholstery in good condition
Some signs of light wear on driver’s seat
Black carpets good throughout
Some wear to carpet near accelerator pedal
Under the carpet the floor is as it left the factory, no corrosion nor evidence of water ingress. Quite unbelievable for a car that is 52 years old.
Headlining clean and well supported
Period correct radio untested
Boot immaculate
Full size spare Rostyle wheel and jack
slight cracking to dash board top. 50th anniversary dashboard top cover comes with the car
Three spoke leather padded steering wheel in good condition
Overall, a good usable interior with only minor signs of wear

The Exterior

Bright red paintwork in generally excellent condition
A few stone chips as we would expect to see on a car of this age and mileage
Some orange peeling of paint on two small areas top of wings, hardly noticeable without very close inspection
Chrome fittings presentable, with light pitting in some areas
Bumpers near perfect
No reported welding
Wheels are presented in excellent condition
Tyres said to retain good tread
The Vendor informs us the underside of vehicle in remarkable condition free of any corrosion
Lamp lenses appear clear and bright
Vendor informs that the car was respayed to a very high standard in the late 1990’s, all glass and engine out. The engine was rebuilt at the same time.

The Mechanics

1.7 litre Ford Taunus V4 engine
The engine bay is exceptional, with no corrosion or welding and all original factory seams
Said to start, accelerate and drive perfectly
Gear change and brakes reportedly without fault
Minor engine oil leak, not unusual for a car of this age
No reported mechanical issues or unusual noises
The vendor assures us that there is no smoke from the exhaust and that the engine runs perfectly
Vendor informs us that there is a small air tight repair to the exhaust box
The main headlight beam stalk switch sometimes does not click on and has to be held

Summary

We think this Capri would be a great car to run around in, with its powerful 1.7 litre V4 engine and comfortable interior. Its bright red paintwork makes it stand out from the crowd and the flashes of chrome look fantastic.

This appears to be a very usable car, which you won’t be worried about driving whenever the fancy takes you.

This car is truly in amazing condition for its year. Even the clock works!

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