LOT 409

1985 Ford Capri MkIII 2.8i Coupé Registration no. B858 XKX Chassis no. WFOCXXGAECEY49977

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Lot 409

1985 Ford Capri MkIII 2.8i Coupé
Registration no. B858 XKX Chassis no. WFOCXXGAECEY49977

Bonhams MPH December Auction|11 December 2020, 13:00 GMT|Bicester, Bicester Heritage

1985 Ford Capri MkIII 2.8i Coupé
Registration no. B858 XKX
Chassis no. WFOCXXGAECEY49977

Odometer reading: 28,441
MoT expiry date: no MoT

*Two owners from new
*Present owner for 34 years
*Kept garaged and rust-free
*Recently re-commissioned

Inspired by the success of the Mustang in the USA, Ford introduced the Capri to the European market in 1968. The Capri's imaginative fastback styling was a relatively new departure for the 'Blue Oval', but beneath the skin the car remained typically Ford, sharing engines, gearboxes, and many other components with the rest of the range. The first major revision arrived in 1974 in the form of the MkII, which benefited from a more practical hatchback body restyled along cleaner lines. The old V4 engines were dropped, the MkII options being 1.3 and 1.6-litre pushrod fours; 1.6 and 2.0-litre overhead-cam fours; and the 3.0-litre pushrod V6. Built from 1979 to 1987, the final (MkIII) Capri featured a new quad-headlight front end with chin spoiler: wide rubbing strakes on the flanks; and black external 'brightwork'.
This Capri MkIII has the fuel-injected 2.8-litre V6 engine that replaced the old 3.0-litre unit in 1981. 'B858 XKX' has had had only two owners from new: the current for 34 years during which time it covered only 15,000 miles. Kept garaged, the Capri is said to be rust-free and very original, with none of the common corrosion or dashboard deterioration issues. Unused for the last 20 years, it has recently been re-commissioned and comes with some service history.

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Footnotes

Vendor Score Total: 79/100

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Key for sellers' assessments:
1/5 POOR. A project vehicle | Requires urgent attention | Damaged | Parts missing
2/5 AVERAGE. Useable condition | Requires some attention | Light damage
3/5 GOOD. Drive away | Presents well | Good history file | Drives well
4/5 VERY GOOD. Well restored | Running and driving with no noticeable faults | Sound throughout
5/5 EXCELLENT. Concours condition | Beautifully presented | Driving very well

EXTERIOR TOTAL: 20/25
Body Work: 4
Chrome/Plastics/Trim: 4
Glass: 4
Paint: 4
Wheels/Tyres: 4

INTERIOR TOTAL: 16/20
Dashboard/Door cards/Carpets: 4
Headlining: 4
Seats: 4
Trim: 4

ENGINE TOTAL: 16/20
Mechanical components: 4
Running: 4
Starting: 4
Under Bonnet: 4

RUNNING GEAR TOTAL: 16/20
Axles: 4
Brakes: 4
Gearbox/Clutch: 4
Suspension: 4

ELECTRICAL TOTAL: 8/10
Ancillary components: 4
Main components: 4

Car History File: 3/5

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