Three owners, with the current one owning it for 38 years Comprehensively restored approximately nine years ago All maintenance carried out by the owner, a certified mechanic since 1976 Only 70,000 miles reported Very sharp car in white with vinyl roof and Carla Check interior
The Appeal
Good as the 2.8 Injection is, it's the earlier Essex-engined 3L V6 that is perhaps closest to the Capri's original old-school GT purity, especially in stylish 'S' trim as here. This model secured the car's TV stardom and turned a million roundabouts into drift training schools.
Yet these earlier cars sit incredibly low now, especially ones as good and clearly much-cherished as this one. It is the sort of V6 Capri you want to find: one in great shape, owned for ages by a knowledgeable mechanic. His efforts explain why the car looks so good in photos, aided by a comprehensive restoration nine years ago, documented in a useful photo book that accompanies the car. The detailing will appeal to Capri fans, from the S alloys and vinyl roof to the fabulous Carla Check interior.
For those seeking a well-sorted Capri 3.0S with decades of knowledgeable, hands-on care, this one is well worth a closer look.
The seller says:
"Drives great like it should for that year, and what I like most about it are the memories I have of it after 38 years." image.png4.23 MB
Key Information
Mileage: 1,534 miles (odometer has been replaced; estimated actual mileage is approximately 70,000 miles) Country of registration: United Kingdom Technical inspection status: MOT exempt Technical specs: 3.0-liter V6 gasoline, four-speed manual Paperwork: restoration book, V5Cimage.png3.41 MB
The Detail
Restored nine years ago and remains in good order throughout the car White paint presents well, with some areas of localized bubbling to note in photos Black vinyl roof with light aging to sunroof cassette as shown Undercoated as shown in photos Correct S decals and alloy wheels Brown Carla Check interior in good order as shown Serviced and maintained by mechanic owner since purchase in 1988 image.png3.62 MB
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