£20,022
1979 Ford Capri 3.0 S
Evoke Classics • UK • 23 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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£20,022
1979 Ford Capri 3.0 S
UK • 23 Jul 2025 • Lot 1069
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Ford Capri 3.0 S is a well-preserved classic in rare Solar Gold, boasting only 63,000 miles and recent recommissioning. It features a strong V6 engine, a fresh MOT, and a largely original interior, making it a desirable example for enthusiasts despite some age-related wear.
Condition
8
The car is described as being in excellent condition inside and out, recently recommissioned, and well-preserved, but it is also noted that the interior does show some age-related wear, viewable in the gallery images. This suggests minimal cosmetic imperfections and that only minor reconditioning may be required.
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63,000 miles
KHA 50V
1979
Auction
Manual
RHD
United Kingdom
£20,022
1979 Ford Capri 3.0 S
Evoke Classics • UK • 23 Jul 2025
Market Position:
Mid-Market
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Description
Description Just 63,000 miles, believed to be correct Subject to a recent recommissioning Excellent condition inside & out
Finished in rare Solar Gold From long term ownership Comes with fresh MOT HPI clear Back in 1979, the Ford Capri 3.0 S was the car to be seen in.
Everyone wanted one.
Today, with values climbing and survivors becoming scarce, the 3.0 S represents one of the most characterful and usable classic fast Fords.
Finished in rare Solar Gold and showing just 63,000 miles - our vendor believes this to be correct, this Capri has recently been recommissioned after a long-term ownership.
It is a solid, sharp-looking classic with its original spirit very much intact delivering the thrill of big capacity rear wheel-drive coupe.
Ownership information Our vendor shared this: “I understand the owner prior to me acquired this Capri in the early 90s.
He knew both the car and its previous owner.
The car spent around 18 years in storage.
I was told the Capri covered minimal mil...
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 Jul 2026
Latest MOT mileage:
63,331 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 9th Jul 2025, 63,331 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed
On 12th Jul 2016, 62,043 miles
Failed
On 8th Jul 2016, 62,043 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Passed
On 14th Sept 2011, 61,705 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Advise surface corrosion started on underside in places
- Advise slight movement in nearside front wheel bearing
MOT Mileage Trend
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