Highlights
- Remarkable survivor recently imported from dry South Africa
- Smart teal paintwork with black vinyl interior and many original features
- Original factory steel bodywork, never welded or restored
- Recently electronic ignition, distributor, starter motor and tyres fitted all round
- Hard to find in this condition
The Appeal
The Capri is such a brilliant idea that it’s difficult to imagine that nobody had thought of it before. Although influenced by the Mustang, it virtually invented the market for a family GT car that was as stylish as it was practical.
The early cars weren’t built to last, making modern survivors exceptionally rare. Enthusiasts will likely welcome the arrival on our shores of this remarkable 1970 timewarp survivor. It has spent its life in the dry cossetting climes of South Africa, which explains the preserved condition.
It looks very smart in teal blue - it was repainted some years ago - with a host of lovely period features like the Rostyles, wind deflectors and black vinyl interior. The vendor tells us that the bodywork is original and has never been welded or restored.
With its peppy 1.6L Kent engine and manual box, this light and nimble Capri offers entertaining motoring. Recent work includes attention to the ignition system with new distributor, starter motor and switch to electronic ignition. The tyres have also been replaced. It looks a very tidy example of these vanishingly rare early cars.
History and Paperwork
- 1970 Ford Capri Mk1 first registered in South Africa
- Recently imported from inland South Africa
- UK registered February 2025
- One registered UK keeper
- Previously in long-term enthusiast ownership in South Africa
- Chassis number 430500KM73963 confirms July 1970 build date
- Shows 39,829 miles on a five digit odometer so may be higher
- Recent work as detailed above and below
The Condition
- Teal blue paintwork in very good condition as shown in photos
- Vendor says bodywork appears to have never been welded or restored
- Reported to be structurally sound due to South Africa's hot, dry climate
- Repainted many years ago but still presents well
- Minor points to note to the paintwork such as door edge chips
- There are also some small cracks to leading edge of bonnet
- Chrome work appears in smart condition
- Neat details such as rear window stickers, mud flaps and window wind deflectors
- Fitted with rear tow bar and auxiliary driving lights
- Fitted with period-correct Rostyle-style rims
- Non-matching steel spare in boot
- New tyres fitted all round
- Black vinyl interior in good order with light wear to note
- Interior features later radio cassette, CD multichanger in boot and rear parcel shelf speakers
- Auxiliary dials added below the dashboard as shown
- Headlining and carpets present well
- Dashboard in good general condition with wood veneer as shown
- Door cards and other trim present well
- Underside appears to be in good order and reported to have never been welded
The Mechanics
- 1600cc ‘Kent’ 4cyl engine
- 4spd manual transmission
- Recently upgraded ignition system with new distributor
- Electronic ignition newly fitted
- New starter motor recently installed
- Tidy engine bay as shown
- No reported running or driving issues
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