HIGHLIGHTS

• Desirable 3.0 litre S 
• Nicely presented 
• Excellent paperwork history                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

THE APPEAL

The vendor has owned the car for approximately three years. In that time, he has carried out some improvements, such as a full stainless steel Janspeed exhaust system including the manifolds, a new distributor, the carbruettor has been refurbished by Carb Care and then fully setup on the car to ensure it is running just as it should. Unfortunately, with other commitments, he hasn’t had time to fully enjoy the Capri 3.0S as much as he intended, so rather than it sitting there unused, someone else can have the pleasure of this 70s classic.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK 

• V5C is present                                                                                                                   
• Registered on the 1st July 1977
• Current MOT valid until 2nd October 2023
• Extensive history dating back to the early 2000s
• Restored in 2004
• Reported to be just 13 3.0S left taxed and on the road 
• 14 more are thought to be SORN 
• Serviced regularly 
• Original service book included 
• Some previous MOT certificates are present
• Owners manual
• Copy of original sales invoice 
• Ziebart rustproofing certificate shows it was applied from new

THE INTERIOR

• Well-presented interior with original features
• Orange Carla Check trim
• The front fishnet Recaro seats present well. There is some wear to the driver’s bolster, which is extremely common on this style of seat
• The passenger seat is in good order, with just a small amount of loose piping on the corner of the bolster
• The rear seat matches the fronts and is in good order. There is a small tear around 1” long on the top edge of the passenger side
• The door cards are in good order, and there have been pioneer speakers fitted to the rear quarter panels
• The dashboard is free from any splits or cracks 
• All of the instruments are said to be working correctly, including the clock
• The odometer shows a reading of 44,882 miles
• A three-spoke RS steering wheel is fitted and in very good condition
• The original Pioneer radio cassette with dash-mounted fader control is in place 
• Switchgear is reportedly working as it should, and there is just a small amount of age-related wear to the lettering on the buttons, as you would expect
• The headlining has no signs of sagging
• The carpets throughout the cabin are in good condition, and there are a set of Capri logo mats fitted in the front and rear
• Inside the boot area is clean and tidy
• The spare wheel and jack are present 

THE EXTERIOR

• Finished in Stratos Silver 
• The Capri was repainted in approximately 2004 
• There are some minor blemishes in the paintwork 
• When the car was repainted, new wings, doors and rear wheel arches were fitted 
• The panels align well with an equal gap 
• No noticeable dings or dents were spotted
• The headlights and indicators are bright and clear, with no chips
• The bumpers are in good condition with no corrosion
• Windows appear to be free from any noticeable scratches
• The window seals have a small amount of age-related shrinkage but appear in good order
• An optional tilt/slide sunroof was ordered when new. This tilts as it should but doesn’t slide back. It is believed to be something to do with the cable
• The rear lights are free from any damage
• The genuine RS wheels are polished with black highlights and are in excellent condition 
• A matching set of Falken ZE-502 tyres are fitted and have a good amount of tread remaining

THE MECHANICS

• 3.0 litre Essex V6 
• Four-speed manual 
• Within the past two years, the Capri has had new
  • Scorpion alarm system
  • Distributor 
  • Water pump 
  • Alternator 
  • K & N air filter 
  • Essex V6 Rocker covers
  • HT leads
  • Carburettor restored 
  • Full Janspeed stainless steel exhaust system, including manifolds
• A recent oil service has been carried out
• The carburettor has been tuned, and the car is running as it should
• The Capri sits well, and no issues have been reported with the suspension
• On the road, no knocks or bangs come from either corner of the car
• The car stops in a straight line with no juddering through the brake pedal

SUMMARY

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