23rd Nov, 2021 13:00
November 2021 Classics Auction
1984 Ford Capri 2.0-Litre
Huge spec fitted with a Zetec engine on Throttle Bodies.
Registration - B966 RVM
Chassis No. - WFOCXXGAEXER21144
M.O.T. - May 2022
Odometer - 82,000
Capris are very much in vogue these days and anybody seeking a 2.0-litre one will definitely want to know about ‘B966 RVM’. It has apparently been the subject of a nut and bolt restoration, during which it was resprayed in its original colour of metallic bronze – even the underside is now colour-coded. Along the way its original Pinto powerplant has been replaced by a 2-litre Zetec Black Top unit that’s equipped with a Weber ECU and quartet of throttle bodies. The enticing picture is completed by a new set of Minilite style wheels shod in equally fresh Uniroyal tyres. The vendor unsurprisingly now views the bodywork, Shark Grey leather/cloth interior trim, engine and five-speed manual transmission as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and the paintwork as ‘good’. He is now offering this very smart package complete with strut brace, sunroof and mud flaps, plus a history file with receipts totalling in excess of £30,000 for work done. A unique proposition.
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 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 – GT, E, L, X, XL, GXL, XLR etc.
In summary:
- The subject of a nut and bolt restoration
- Nowadays powered by a 2.0-litre Ford Zetec Black Top unit rather that its original Pinto one
- History file containing £30,000 worth of receipts
'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 £13,500
(Inclusive of Buyer's Premium)
Registration - B966 RVM
Chassis No. - WFOCXXGAEXER21144
M.O.T. - May 2022
Odometer - 82,000
Capris are very much in vogue these days and anybody seeking a 2.0-litre one will definitely want to know about ‘B966 RVM’. It has apparently been the subject of a nut and bolt restoration, during which it was resprayed in its original colour of metallic bronze – even the underside is now colour-coded. Along the way its original Pinto powerplant has been replaced by a 2-litre Zetec Black Top unit that’s equipped with a Weber ECU and quartet of throttle bodies. The enticing picture is completed by a new set of Minilite style wheels shod in equally fresh Uniroyal tyres. The vendor unsurprisingly now views the bodywork, Shark Grey leather/cloth interior trim, engine and five-speed manual transmission as all being in ‘excellent’ order, and the paintwork as ‘good’. He is now offering this very smart package complete with strut brace, sunroof and mud flaps, plus a history file with receipts totalling in excess of £30,000 for work done. A unique proposition.
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 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 – GT, E, L, X, XL, GXL, XLR etc.
In summary:
- The subject of a nut and bolt restoration
- Nowadays powered by a 2.0-litre Ford Zetec Black Top unit rather that its original Pinto one
- History file containing £30,000 worth of receipts
'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: November 2021 Classics Auction, 23rd Nov, 2021
This auction of classic cars, motorbikes, registrations & automobilia will take place in the Concorde Hangar at Manchester Airport's Runway Visitor Park.
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Tuesday 23rd November 9am - 1pm
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