1971 Ford Capri MK1

Highlights

• In current ownership for approximately 18 years
• Extensive bodywork restoration with over £15,000 spent (receipts available)
• Interior described by the vendor as original throughout
• MOT certificates available from 1999, documenting mileage progression
• Always dry-stored in the owner's garage

The Appeal

Introduced to the world as a European counterpart to America's legendary Mustang, the Capri brought a sporty stage presence to the party with nimble performance and a glamorous silhouette. For many, it was their first coupé, and to this day it may be one of the most celebrated British classics of the era - it's little wonder it's still turning heads and garnering plenty of attention more than fifty years later.

This 1971 example has been in the current owner's hands for approximately 18 years, during which time it has been garage-stored and maintained as needed. The bodywork has undergone a thorough restoration encompassing replacement wings, sills, and floor sections, followed by a complete respray in the original colour.
A history file accompanies the car, with service and spares invoices and MOT certificates charting the car's life over the years. It's a retro classic that ticks plenty of boxes!

Key Information

• Mileage: 64,968 miles (indicated)
• Country of registration: United Kingdom
• Technical inspection status: MOT exempt
• Technical specs: 1,300cc inline 4-cylinder petrol, four-speed manual
• Paperwork: Service and spares receipts from 1997, MOT certificates from 1999 to 2022

The Detail

• Bodywork restored including replacement wings, sills, and floor sections, with a complete respray to the original colour
  • Invoices totalling £15,625 available for bodywork undertaken
• Underside in good order and generally under-sealed
• The vendor states the interior is completely original, including the carpet
• Wear and splitting visible on the driver's seat
• Slight age-related wear on the dash pod and some discolouration on plastic panels in the footwell
• All switches reported to work correctly
• No modifications other than a vacuum servo fitted to improve braking
• Engine is standard and reported to start and run well
• Front suspension struts refurbished in 2021
• The vendor tells us that the car as a reliable starter and a head-turner

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