Highlights
- Resplendent in striking period paint reminiscent of factory competition cars
- Refurbished 2.6-litre V6 RS fitted in August 2016
- Has undergone a complete mechanical overhaul
- Beautifully presented inside and out
- Accompanied by invoices totalling in excess of €13,000.
The Attraction
Developed by Ford specifically for Group 2 circuit racing, the RS 2600 Capri helped 26-year-old Jochen Mass win the European Touring Car Championship in 1972. Such success on the track created a strong demand for road-going versions, and the RS 2600 proved to be a very good seller.
This 1972 Capri received a new RS 2600 racing engine in 2016 and now resembles the competition cars of the early 1970s. Having undergone a complete mechanical overhaul, this is now a fully sorted example that is ready to take to the road or circuit.
History and documents
- Mechanical upgrades (including engine swap) carried out in August 2016.
- Several invoices totalling in excess of £13,000.
- Accompanying documents provide a detailed account of the modifications.
- French registration RS2600
- In current possession since July 2018
Condition
- Vintage competition colours in blue and white
- Dented front and rear (as on early production RS, including work cars)
- Bullet type competition mirrors
- Cast alloy wheels in average condition for their age
- Vintage Scheel bucket seats in black cord
- Aftermarket OMP steering wheel - an original steering wheel (not RS) is also supplied.
- No notable dents, scratches or signs of corrosion.
- The vendor informs us that a small area of corrosion on the underside of the car has recently been corrected.
Powertrain
- New 2.6-litre V6 fitted in 2016
- Four-speed manual gearbox (as fitted to LHD production RSs at the time).
- Everything looks great under the bonnet
- Electronic ignition
- The steering and suspension were overhauled when the engine was changed, as were several other bearings and bushes.
- In very good running and driving condition.
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