1972 Ford Capri MkI 1600 XL

Description

Just 26,600 miles indicated; one owner until 2004; with our vendor since 2011; superb and original condition throughout

First registered in June 1972, this MkI Capri is a lovely example that has clearly been cherished from new. Hardly surprising as it had just one owner for the first 32 years of its life and shows just 26,630 miles on the clock. Our vendor had known the car for a long time and when it came up for sale in 2011, he shot up to Hamilton in Scotland to buy it.

Throughout his 13-year ownership he has continued to keep it in the manner to which it had become accustomed. It has been serviced regularly and any issues have been sorted promptly, although he tells us it hasn’t needed much.

In 2012 he decided to get it to show car standard so it was sent to Clive Rosser in Swansea for a respray. The engine bay was deliberately left unpainted to preserve the car's originality and to retain the factory stickers on the inner wing panels.

Electronic ignition was also fitted, and in 2015 it got a new stainless steel exhaust. Many of the maintenance invoices have been misplaced but the vendor hopes to locate them prior to the sale.

We are told that the interior is totally original and it looks great, mellowing very nicely with minimal signs of wear. The rear seats look as though they have never been sat in, the dash looks in good nick and doesn’t show any signs of cracking, thanks to being garaged throughout its life.

A quick search online shows MOTs were an annual occurrence from 2006 to 2017 (when it became MOT-exempt) with no advisories ever recorded. It has only covered 8,500 miles since 2006 and the indicated mileage of 26,630 is believed to be correct. The paintwork still gleams some 12 years after it was applied, testament to this Ford's pampered life to date.

Surely one of the best-preserved Capris remaining, this time warp example is well worth a look at the sensible guide price suggested.

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