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

246 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2026 Cars Lot 389 1973 Ford Capri 3000 GXL MK1 •Registered in July 1973, this 3000 GXL is understood to have spent more than 30 years laid up in a garage before being acquired by its current owner in March 2019, who subsequently embarked upon a full restoration •The Capri’s remarkable story began when it was purchased by its previous owner’s father as a present for his son after passing his driving test. Unfortunately, two significant engine problems within eight months resulted in the car being taken off the road and placed into storage, where it would remain for over three decades •Finished in its original shade of Copper Bronze following a bare-metal respray, complemented by a newly upholstered and carpeted interior •Powered by a fully rebuilt 3.0-litre (2,994cc) Essex V6, coupled to a rebuilt four-speed manual gearbox •The restoration was undertaken with the owner’s stated intention of producing a properly usable Capri rather than a concours example. Subsequently displayed on the Capri Mk1 Owners Club stand, the Club’s assessment was rather more complimentary, concluding simply: ‘We disagree’ •Supplied with invoices detailing the work carried out, together with an extensive photographic record documenting the car before and throughout its restoration A fully restored Mk1 Capri 3000 GXL, emerging from more than 30 years in storage and now finished once again in its original Copper Bronze. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 124 / 135 Registration: EPV 959L Chassis No.: BBECNR34169 Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 390 1986 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth •First registered in September 1986, this Sierra RS Cosworth is finished in Diamond White with the RS body kit and towering iconic ‘Whale Tail’ rear wing enhanced by 15-inch alloy wheels •The 1,993cc Cosworth 16-valve turbo four-cylinder engine produced 204bhp when new, with 0 to 60mph in 6.5 seconds and 149mph available. The engine was rebuilt in May 1999 with forged Mahle pistons and a gas flowed head and a 2017 rolling road printout in the history file records a healthy 252bhp •Recently subject to light recommissioning following a period of storage, we are reliably informed that new Koni springs and dampers have recently been fitted, and the car will be offered for sale with a freshly fitted Helix clutch •Offered with a pleasing history file of older MOT Certificates, previous invoices and details of the engine rebuild •Included in the sale is the standard air filter housing and cam cover shield •An attractive opportunity to acquire one of Fords most recognisable and potent RS models Classically presented in Diamond White from ten years ownership and benefitting from performance upgrades and recent recommissioning. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 75 / 135 Registration: D890 KBO Chassis No.: WF0EXXGBBEGU02423 Estimate: £35,000 - £40,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 389 Bid On Lot 389 More Details Lot 390 Bid On Lot 390