Highlights
- Extremely rare and cherished by the same family for 22 years
- £2,500 spent at the last service in October/November 2024
- Full service history with 23 annual visits from new
- Reconditioned subframe fitted at the last MOT
- Stylish Jewel Green exterior, a very rare colour
- MOT to 3rd November 2025
The Appeal
It’s hard to work out why the Ford Cougar wasn’t more successful. It was based on the superb Mk3 Mondeo, featured Ford’s a-la-mode ‘edge’ design and could be specified with the firm’s Duratec 24V V6. Which, lest we forget, is one half of Aston Martin’s superlative V12 6L motor.
Timing is likely the reason, because this comprehensive reboot of the Capri format is a very, very good car. The one to have, of course, is that V6. Which is lucky, then, because here we have one.
These cars are an exceptionally rare find today, especially ones like this. It has had just three keepers from new - two of them from the same family - and has a remarkable run of 23 service stamps from new. One for every year of its life to date.
Finished in stand-out Jewel Green metallic, this very tidy example is a rare find and would work well as a daily driver or weekend treat. The current MOT runs to November 2025.
History and Paperwork
- First registered 23rd April 2001
- Three registered keepers from new
- We are told two of these keepers were within the same family
- Current keeper since September 2016
- Reported to have been family owned for 22 years
- Factory handbooks and wallet as shown
- 23 service stamps showing annual attention throughout car’s life
- Last serviced in late October/November 2024 at cost of £2,500
- MOT valid until 3rd November 2025 with minor advisories to note
The Condition
- Rare and very attractive Jewel Green metallic paintwork in good overall condition
- Some evidence of paintwork rectification as shown
- Paintwork presents well with some stone chips and scratches to note but not many or significant
- Bodywork presents as straight and honest with good panel fit
- There are some localised areas of deterioration to note in photographs
- These include rear wheel arches and base of front offside wheelarch
- Reported to be fully functioning with no electrical malfunctions
- Rear subframe recently replaced at last MOT
- Factory correct six spoke alloy wheels in good overall condition
- Some light kerbing to note to alloy rims
- Fitted with budget tyres showing good condition and remaining tread
- Underside as shown in photographs with no structural advisories on last MOT
- Grey cloth sports interior in very good, original and unmodified condition
- Some light wear to note on driver’s seat bolster as shown
- Switchgear, trim and other interior fittings including carpet all well kept
- Retains its original factory Ford radio/CD player
The Mechanics
- 2,495cc 24V V6 engine developing 170bhp
- 4spd automatic gearbox
- Vendor tells us that it drives very well
- We are told there are no knocks and that car pulls smoothly through the gears
- Full service history with annual work totalling 23 service stamps
- Serviced recently at cost of £2,500
- MOT to November 2024 with minor advisories for brake pipes
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