THE ICONIC & CLASSIC SALES AT NEC 14th & 15th November 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 243 Lot 383 1973 Ford Capri Mk1 2.0-Litre V4 GT XLR ◊ •The 2,000cc V4 GT XLR is the rarest of them all and was the top of the range in mid-1970 and cost £1,310 •This special engine was offered in the UK only briefly before being superseded. An intriguing unit and entirely different from the ‘Cologne’ V4 offered to German Ford customers; rated at 93bhp and with 104lb/ft of torque, it gives the Capri a distinctive tone and lively performance •The ‘X’ component of the XLR trim provides reclining front seats, separately contoured rears with a folding armrest, dipping mirror and an extra interior lamp. The ‘R’ (only available on GT models) adds a leather steering wheel rim and a map reading light •This Sapphire Blue Capri is a fully restored, Concours-winning example, owned (since 2006) by a genuine and knowledgeable Ford enthusiast •Imported to Ireland from the UK in 2003 with c.55,000 miles, now with c.64,000 miles, the mileage is supported by a plethora of old MOT Certificates. •Restored between 2008-2010 to the highest of standards •Please note - if the vehicle remains in the UK import VAT at 5% will be payable by the buyer. The registration number in the images is the vehicle’s original UK registration and is not currently allocated to the vehicle An outstanding Mk1 Ford Capri in rare V4-engined 2000GT XLR specification; fully restored and in prize-winning condition. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 107 / 135 Registration: NOT UK REGISTERED Chassis No.: BBECNJ20070 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000 Specialist: Joseph Watts Telephone No: 07779 082707 Lot 384 1987 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection •The Capri 2.8 Injection was the first offering of the new Special Vehicle Engineering (SVE) operation that had recently been set up in Dunton, Essex •SVE added a Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system, an oil/water heat exchanger, viscous coupled fan and an improved radiator giving 158bhp, a 130mph top speed and a 0-60mph time of 7.9 seconds •This particular car, finished in Ford Diamond White (Code B3), is one of the last ever examples to be registered in the UK, on a rare E-prefix •Just a handful of Ford-enthusiast keepers from new, hugely original and much ‘as it was from the factory’ to enjoy •The supplying Ford Main Dealer, Maidenhead Autos, registered the car on 01/08/1987 and supplied it to first owner, J & A Electrics of Uxbridge, who kept the car for an incredible 18 years •The accompanying history file contains a vast number of receipts/ invoices from specialist suppliers, including The Capri Club, along with almost every MOT dating back to the very first in 1990 plus the original Ford handbooks/guides, all helping to corroborate the indicated 60,869 miles A hugely original, last-of-the-line Mk3 with long-term Ford enthusiast ownership. A rare and desirable collector-quality Ford. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 108 / 135 Registration: E322 CCF Chassis No.: WF0CXXGAECGR64841 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Joseph Watts Telephone No: 07779 082707 More Details Lot 383 Bid On Lot 383 More Details Lot 384 Bid On Lot 384