1971 Ford Capri 1600L

Highlights

• Comprehensively rebuilt by the current owner with many new parts fitted
• Burton performance four-cylinder engine producing a claimed 137 BHP
• Always stored inside during current ownership
• The vendor describes the car as being in very good overall condition and great to drive

The Appeal

The Mk1 Ford Capri was Ford's European answer to the Mustang, bringing sporty, accessible motoring to the masses from 1969. The 1600L struck a nice balance between style and usability, and over half a century on, early examples like this 1971 car are becoming increasingly hard to find in good order.

This particular Capri has been comprehensively rebuilt as a project by its current owner, with many new parts fitted throughout. The Burton engine is the star of the show, has covered approximately 5,000 miles in five years, and the vendor reports it pulls really well. The car presents exceedingly well overall, with only two notable blemishes noted by the seller: a cracked dashboard top and a split on the upper left shoulder of the driver's seat.
For those seeking a well-sorted, well-preserved Mk1 Capri with fresh mechanicals, this is one well worth a closer look.

Key Information

• Mileage: 39,000 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
• Technical specs: 1,600cc four-cylinder Burton performance engine, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: offered with limited documentation

The Detail

• Approximately 5,000 miles covered on the engine in five years
• Beautifully presented engine bay
• Clean underside, finished in body colour rather than the usual thick coat of underseal
• Very presentable bodyeork, paiunt an chrome
• Period Rostyle wheels
• Westlake tyres fitted
• Smart and original-looking interior; small imperfections upon closer inspection
• Cracked top of the dashboard noted
• Split on the top left shoulder of the driver's seat noted
• Original parcel shelf retained

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