In Brief:

• An honest & original example of Mk 1 Capri 2000GT XLR
• Finished in Aubergine over a Cream leather interior
• Owned by The Vendor for the last 26 years
• First imported into the UK in 1980
• Accompanied by a helpful history file

Auctioneer’s Notes:

An original left-hand drive example of the desirable 2.0-litre V4 GT Mk1 Capri, finished in Aubergine over a Cream leather interior. Owned by The Vendor for the last 26 years, this LHD example is suspected to have been imported from Germany and was first imported into the UK in 1980. With its period colour combination, GT specification and long-term ownership, this is a charming and characterful Mk1 Capri with plenty of appeal.

Maintenance & Condition:

The car presents well overall in largely original condition, though there are areas that would benefit from improvement. Its originality is a key part of its charm, offering the next owner the opportunity to either enjoy it as it stands or improve it further over time. The accompanying history file includes invoices for parts and servicing, helping to document the maintenance carried out during its life.

History:

Accompanied by a top-notch history file, this Capri comes with MOT certificates, period photographs of the car in its heyday and invoices for parts and servicing. Imported into the UK in 1980 and believed to have originally come from Germany, its left-hand drive configuration adds further interest and supports its likely European-market origins. The Vendor has also included a long list of parts that are available to purchase directly from them after the sale, offering a useful opportunity for the successful bidder to acquire additional spares and components for the car. Please see the link below to see the list of parts.

The Model:

The Ford Capri Mk1 2000 GT XLR is a highly desirable, top-of-the-range variant of Ford’s classic European “pony car”, produced between 1969 and 1973. Powered by the spirited 2.0-litre Essex V4 engine, the GT offered stronger performance and sharper handling than lesser models, with stiffer suspension helping to deliver a more engaging drive. The XLR specification combined luxury and sporting features, including reclining front seats, enhanced trim, a contoured rear bench, additional interior lighting and a sportier driving environment. With its deeply recessed round dials, faux wood dashboard trim and Mustang-inspired styling, the Capri 2000 GT XLR remains one of the most evocative and recognisable sporting Fords of its era.

Sale Insight:

A rare opportunity to acquire an original left-hand drive Mk1 Capri 2000 GT XLR, with long-term ownership, desirable GT specification and an excellent supporting history file. Offered in an attractive period colour combination this is a charismatic early Capri with excellent potential.

Estimate:
£13,000 - £15,000

Click here to see the list of parts available post-purchase