30th Jul, 2023 12:00
The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction
1978 Ford Capri Ghia 2.0
Registration - BFH 590T
Chassis No. - GAECUP08237
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 98,700
Immortalised by The Professionals TV series and a serial winner on the race track, Europe’s answer to the American pony car is now a well-established collectors’ car, good examples of which are increasingly keenly sought. The tidy Capri offered here pairs 2-litre Pinto power with top-of-the range Ghia interior trim, and green bodywork and a black vinyl roof with tan-coloured cloth upholstery. The Capri has had a relatively modest five owners to date, the most recent of whom acquired the car in March 2021. He informs us that it has recently benefited from having the cylinder head skimmed and the replacement of its water pump, radiator, window seals, spare wheel and tyres. He adds that ‘BFH 590T’ ‘drives as a Capri should’, and currently grades the engine, four-speed manual transmission, bodywork and interior as ‘good’ and the paintwork as ‘average’. He is now selling it complete with period-correct alloy wheels, factory-fitted sunroof and original Ford push-button radio. The odometer currently registers a total of 98,786 miles.
Ford’s Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Motorshow. The fastback coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had done for the USA – ie it was our ‘pony’ car, and would apparently have been called Colt had Mitsubishi not bagged the name first. The monocoque body featured independent front suspension by MacPherson struts and a live axle with leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by discs/drums and the steering by rack and pinion. The newcomer was offered with a generous choice of engines. Gearboxes, like the powerplants, tended to be common to the Cortina and the model was offered in numerous levels of trim/specification from L (basic) to Ghia (luxury). Worthwhile improvements came with the MKII versions of 1974 and the quadruple headlamp MKIII cars introduced in 1978. Two-litre versions of the MKIII were powered by SOHC Pinto units of 100bhp output – sufficient for a 0-60mph time of around 10.5 seconds and top speed of c.110mph.
In summary:
- A tidy five-owner example
- Has recently benefited from a number of replacement parts
- Comes complete with sunroof and yet-to-be fitted electric aerial
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Sold for £5,344
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - BFH 590T
Chassis No. - GAECUP08237
M.O.T. - Exempt
Odometer - 98,700
Immortalised by The Professionals TV series and a serial winner on the race track, Europe’s answer to the American pony car is now a well-established collectors’ car, good examples of which are increasingly keenly sought. The tidy Capri offered here pairs 2-litre Pinto power with top-of-the range Ghia interior trim, and green bodywork and a black vinyl roof with tan-coloured cloth upholstery. The Capri has had a relatively modest five owners to date, the most recent of whom acquired the car in March 2021. He informs us that it has recently benefited from having the cylinder head skimmed and the replacement of its water pump, radiator, window seals, spare wheel and tyres. He adds that ‘BFH 590T’ ‘drives as a Capri should’, and currently grades the engine, four-speed manual transmission, bodywork and interior as ‘good’ and the paintwork as ‘average’. He is now selling it complete with period-correct alloy wheels, factory-fitted sunroof and original Ford push-button radio. The odometer currently registers a total of 98,786 miles.
Ford’s Capri was launched at the 1969 Brussels Motorshow. The fastback coupe was intended to do for Europe what the Mustang had done for the USA – ie it was our ‘pony’ car, and would apparently have been called Colt had Mitsubishi not bagged the name first. The monocoque body featured independent front suspension by MacPherson struts and a live axle with leaf springs at the rear. Braking was by discs/drums and the steering by rack and pinion. The newcomer was offered with a generous choice of engines. Gearboxes, like the powerplants, tended to be common to the Cortina and the model was offered in numerous levels of trim/specification from L (basic) to Ghia (luxury). Worthwhile improvements came with the MKII versions of 1974 and the quadruple headlamp MKIII cars introduced in 1978. Two-litre versions of the MKIII were powered by SOHC Pinto units of 100bhp output – sufficient for a 0-60mph time of around 10.5 seconds and top speed of c.110mph.
In summary:
- A tidy five-owner example
- Has recently benefited from a number of replacement parts
- Comes complete with sunroof and yet-to-be fitted electric aerial
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: The Gold Cup Classic & Performance Car & Motorcycle Auction, 30th Jul, 2023
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place on the final day of the prestigious Oulton Park Gold Cup weekend.
We are delighted to again be be running this live event at the Gold Cup.
If you wish to consign your vehicle to this auction, you can request a valuation here or by calling on of the team on 01606 828124
Viewing Days:
Friday, 28th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Saturday, 29th July 2023 9am - 7pm
Sunday Morning, 30th July 2023 9am - 12pm
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