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

305 + buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Lot 807 1973 Ford Capri 1600 XL Mk1 •This 1973 Ford Capri Mk1 1600 XL, presented in its original (and quite rare) Sunset Red, has remained in the hands of one family since new. A remarkable three-generation ownership story that speaks to the care and continuity this car has enjoyed throughout its life •It’s powered by a 1,599cc Ford Kent Crossflow four-cylinder producing around 71bhp, coupled to a 4-speed, close-ratio manual gearbox •The XL was a mid-range trim and equipment level and featured sporty exterior styling like tape stripes and rocker-panel mouldings and interior upgrades included contoured bucket seats, deep pile carpeting, and a teak-grained instrument panel with gauges for oil pressure, temperature and fuel •The Mk1 enjoyed a facelift in late 1972, adding revised lighting, updated bumpers, and other subtle refinements that kept the Capri fresh until the arrival of the Mk2 •In recent years, the car has undergone a light refresh and modern replacement components have been fitted sympathetically where necessary, including suspension, brakes, exhaust and clutch, all within the past few years. Importantly, the car has always been maintained with original Ford parts where possible •Supplied with its original purchase invoice and owner’s handbook and offered with the possibility of a selection of rare Ford spares by separate negotiation Offered from three generations of family ownership, this rare 1600 XL has benefited from a light restoration and upgrades with modern replacement components. An honest and very usable example. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: UBH 354L Chassis No.: BBECNP21367 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Stacey Williams Telephone No: 07472 250306 Lot 808 1985 Ford Escort RS Turbo Series 1 •Launched in 1984 as Ford’s first turbocharged front-wheel drive performance model, the Series 1 RS Turbo was developed with input from Ford’s Special Vehicle Engineering team and tested at Boreham, becoming an homologation-style road car •Acclaimed on release, it was praised for its strong performance, aggressive styling, limited-slip differential and motorsport pedigree, quickly establishing itself as the benchmark hot-hatch of the mid 1980s •This 1985 UK-supplied example presents smartly in Diamond White over a Recaro grey cloth interior and was first registered 26/08/1985 •Records indicate the engine was subject to a rebuild in 1994 and later professionally tuned by Power Engineering, with dyno sheets indicating 163bhp at 5,375rpm •The history file suggests that mechanical upgrades include a Garrett T3 turbo, Piper cam, custom intercooler, Samco hoses, Bailey components, rebuilt gearbox with Series 2 clutch, Koni suspension, and Powerflex bushes along with uprated brakes •Good history file containing Ford main dealer and specialist invoices, along with MOT Certificates and Tax Discs •With Sierras, Escorts and now the inevitable Focus all seeing substantial increases in value in recent years, the market for Performance Fords from this period never seems to cool down. This cared-for example would be equally at home within any collection of nostalgic 1980s ‘rocket-ships’ or being driven and enjoyed as intended A desirable Blue Oval 1980s performance staple, smartly presented and benefiting from further performance upgrades. Seller Rating: «««¶¶ Score 81 / 135 Registration: C715 FOV Chassis No.: WF0BXXGCABFP22140 Estimate: £30,000 - £35,000 Specialist: Alex Lucocq Telephone No: 07739 344627 More Details Lot 807 Bid On Lot 807 More Details Lot 808 Bid On Lot 808