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Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S

Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S

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Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S
Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S
Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S
Lot number 51
Hammer value £3,700
Description Ford Capri MkIII 2.0S
Registration A959 NUA
Year 1984
Colour Nimbus Grey
Engine size 1,993 cc
Chassis No. WFOCXXGAECDM40998
Engine No. DM40998
Documents V5C; MOT November 2016; 6 old MOTs; unstamped service booklet; service invoices; original bill of sale

‘The car you’ve always promised yourself,’ said Ford upon launching its new Capri model in 1969, a liberating two-door fastback coupe they hoped would generate the same following in Europe as the Mustang had garnered in the US.

Mechanically, the European Pony Car was based on the more mundane though capable Cortina, with a live axle on leaf springs at the rear and McPherson struts at the front. The bonnet, which was long enough to accommodate at least a V8, housed a number of engines – depending on exactly how big that promise to yourself had been.

Initially Capris were powered by the 1.3 or 1.6-litre four-cylinder Kent engine or the Cologne V6 2.0-litre. In September of 1969 a more worthy range topper was introduced in the form of the 3.0-litre powered by the ‘Essex’ V6. With around 138bhp and 173ft lb of torque, the 3.0-litre was capable of 0-60mph in eight seconds and a top speed of 124mph.

Restyled three times in its 33-year life, the Capri always remained close to its roots. The initially exaggerated belt-line would become less prominent over time and the deeply scalloped sides had all but flattened out by the time the MkIII arrived in 1978. By 1983, the range had shrunk to the LS, S and 2.8i, the ‘added-value’ Laser making its appearance shortly after this 2.0-litre S had been delivered in 1984. The S models gained the sportier 2.8i interior dash layout and firmer suspension and like all Capris, they handled well in a somewhat old school way. Production ceased in 1987.

First registered in March 1984, this Nimbus Grey 2.0S retains its Peter Clarke dealer plates and screen sticker along with the original bill of sale for £5,994 and its first service notes. Correct details abound, such as its toolkit and unused spare wheel, original Ford radio cassette, Capri ‘S’ side stripes and for the true anorak, an original set of 1983 date-stamped four-spoke wheels! The document folder also includes its original service book (unstamped), numerous bills and invoices and six old MOTs, its current ticket expiring in November 2016.

The original two-litre Pinto engine still sits under the bonnet complete with its factory-fitted air cleaner, the vendor informing us that a new clutch was fitted in March of this year. Inside the story is the same, with correct ‘Candy stripe’ seats, a good uncracked dashboard, sunroof and ‘S’ opening rear quarter windows. Its first owner kept the car for 27 years, the V5C showing a total of five keepers to date and the 91,300 miles currently indicated on the odometer is believed to be correct although there is insufficient evidence to warrant this.

Ford Capris have now become incredibly fashionable once again, making this matching numbers Pinto-powered 2.0S look most enticing at its modest guide price.

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