£22,897
1979 Ford Capri Mk3 3.0 S
Evoke Classics • UK • 25 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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£22,897
1979 Ford Capri Mk3 3.0 S
UK • 25 Apr 2025 • Lot 972
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This black 1979 Ford Capri 3.0 S is a rare and sought-after classic, recently recommissioned with a rebuilt engine and refurbished cosmetics. While missing its original paperwork due to a family dispute, its excellent condition and ownership history with an RS Owners Club member make it a desirable collector's item, expected to fetch over £25,000.
Condition
8
The car has been recently recommissioned and cosmetically refurbished, with an engine rebuild. The exterior has been repainted to a high standard, and the interior is in amazing condition with original Carla check seats in very good condition. However, the original paperwork is missing due to a family dispute.
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91,293 miles
GAECWJ145520
1979
Auction
Manual
NGC 579V
United Kingdom
£22,897
1979 Ford Capri Mk3 3.0 S
Evoke Classics • UK • 25 Apr 2025
Market Position:
Upper Mid-Market
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Description
Description Recently recommissioned after a decade in storage
Engine rebuild carried out Cosmetically refurbished Owned by an RS Owners Club Member HPI Clear Located in Hockley, Essex SS5 A stunning black Mk3 3.0 S like this one is a rare sight on today's roads.
They have become very sought after by collectors, investors and enthusiasts.
This is one of the best we’ve seen.
No traction control.
No anti-lock brakes.
Just a simple Essex V6 and straightforward engineering, delivering undiluted pleasure.
History and background The motivation came from Ford of America's phenomenally successful Mustang.
The Ford Capri was no less successful.
Initial sales exceeded the predictions by 100 per cent.
A sleek, eye-catching 'fastback' with four seats, performance, looks, comfort and convenience.
The 3.0 S was the pinnacle.
First registered 26th October 1979
Chassis number GAECWJ145520
Engine number WJ14552 91,293 miles on the odometer which is believed to be accurate Our vendor is the...
Price Analysis vs Other Capri Mk III 3.0 Ss
£14,872
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£23,417
Median Price (Since 2020)
£186,750
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on 8th May 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
91,433 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th May 2025, 91,433 miles
Passed
On 30th Apr 2024, 90,515 miles
Passed
On 6th Apr 2023, 90,515 miles
Passed
On 22nd Mar 2022, 89,991 miles
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