Highlights
- Rare four-speed automatic transmission, an uncommon factory option for the Capri
- Spanish-registered example, reimported to Spain from Germany
- ITV (Spanish MOT equivalent) valid until February 2029
- Accompanied by maintenance history documentation
The Appeal
The Ford Capri remains one of the most recognisable and beloved coupés to emerge from Europe in the 1970s and 1980s. With its fastback silhouette and broad model range, it offered something for everyone, from the entry-level commuter to the performance enthusiast. The 1.6 GL, with its practical OHC engine, represents an accessible and enjoyable way into Capri ownership, and this 1980 example is made all the more interesting by its rare four-speed automatic gearbox, a factory option that comparatively few buyers specified.
Finished in white, this Spanish-registered Capri has been reimported and shows 68,929 kilometres on the odometer. The vendor informs us that the exterior is in good order, while the engine is said to run very well. The interior is largely in good shape, though the seats show some wear and would benefit from re-upholstering in due course. For those seeking an honest, usable Capri with an unusual specification, this is well worth a closer look.
History and Paperwork
- First registered in 1980 in Spain
- Reimported to Spain from Germany, German plates present
- Recently acquired by the current vendor
- Accompanied by owner’s manuals, registration documents and maintenance invoices
- 2 sets of original keys included
- 68,929 kilometres showing on the odometer
- ITV (Spanish MOT equivalent) valid until February 2029
The Condition
- White exterior, black bumpers and rear lip spoiler
- 13-inch alloy wheels
- Sunroof, rear privacy glass
- Beige fabric and vinyl-trimmed interior
- All instruments reported to be in working order
- There are several tears and some discolouration to the seat upholstery
The Mechanics
- 1.6-litre Pinto OHC straight-four engine producing approximately 72bhp and 86lb-ft of torque, featuring a single downdraught carburettor
- Four-speed automatic transmission
- The vendor reports that the engine runs very well
- Described by the vendor as a very good car to drive
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