The Iconic & Classic Sale at The NEC Classic Motor Show 2025

304 The Classic Sale at the NEC Classic Motor Show 2025 Cars Lot 805 1978 Ford Capri MkII 3.0 S •The second generation of Ford’s popular Capri was introduced in February 1974 and although it was mechanically similar to the Mk1, the Capri MkII had a revised, larger body, a more modern dashboard and a smaller steering wheel •The most powerful model in the range was the 3-litre V6, offered as the 3.0GT until 1976 when it was replaced by the 138bhp 3.0 S •The third generation Capri arrived in March 1978 meaning that the Capri MkII is the rarest model and a Capri MkII 3.0S even rarer still •Dating from early 1978, this 3.0S has been subject to a full nut and bolt restoration with an engine rebuild carried out as part of the process •Finished in black with Silver ‘S’ coachlines following a professional respray and presents well with a newly fitted interior including refreshed trim and new headlining •Showing 66,000 miles at the time of cataloguing, the car has been enjoyed by three previous owners prior to our vendor’s purchase in 2020 •A strikingly well presented Capri that is ready to be enjoyed on the road, equally suited to a collection of period performance Fords A fine example of the sought after Capri MkII 3.0 S featuring the 3-litre Essex V6 engine, the S sports trim level and a recent respray. Seller Rating: ««««« Score 127 / 135 Registration: WDF 810S Chassis No.: GAECTK09540 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Tom Womersley Telephone No: 07756 810183 Lot 806 1977 Ford Escort Mk2 Mexico •Registered in April 1977, this example carries its original registration number, SUE 108R, derived from the name of the first keeper’s wife, and is today owned by the son of a previous keeper after being rediscovered following 25 years in storage •Finished in its original Diamond White with remedial paintwork carried out fairly recently, retaining its period interior trim and factory correct black vinyl roof •Powered by its matching numbers 1,593cc SOHC Pinto engine with twin-choke carburettor, coupled to a manual gearbox, recently rebuilt and rolling road set to its factory output of 96bhp •To enhance the driving experience the Escort is fitted with a ‘quick’ steering rack, roller bearing top mounts and a Quaife limited-slip differential, with the car having been preserved rather than restored, benefiting from a period Waxoyl treatment and recent mechanical attention •Purchased by our vendor for sentimental reasons, it has been subject to some recommissioning over recent years and has not been in regular use. The odometer (which read zero at the time of purchase) will need reconnecting •Supplied with historic V5Cs, the original 1977 Ford RS brochure, receipts for parts dating back to the early 1980s, a copy of the sale receipt for SUE from 1986, and paperwork from the current ownership Retaining its original registration number, linked to its very first keeper, this Mk2 Mexico has an extraordinary family history, rediscovered after 25 years in storage, and has been preserved with care. Seller Rating: ««««¶ Score 100 / 135 Registration: SUE 108R Chassis No.: GCATTJ00102 Estimate: £28,000 - £32,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 More Details Lot 805 Bid On Lot 805 More Details Lot 806 Bid On Lot 806