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£22,685

1973 Ford Capri Mk1 3000 GXL

United Kingdom • 21 Oct 2025 • Lot 1237

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AI Listing Summary

This is a rare 1972 Mk1 Ford Capri 3000 GXL, one of only an estimated 59 left. It's been in storage for 25 years, needs recommissioning and some restoration, but appears structurally sound, offering a unique opportunity for a Capri enthusiast.

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Condition 

4

The car has been in long-term storage for 25 years and needs recommissioning. It has some modifications and cosmetic wear, including a respray, lowered suspension, and modern seats. There are some dents and scratches present, and the engine hasn't turned in years. However, critical structural areas appear solid.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

[Chassis No]

Odometer:

35,180 miles

Reg Number:

CPO 486L

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Description A rare survivor! Highly desirable '3000 GXL' Mk1 model Kept in long-term storage for the last 25 years Folder of paperwork including old MOT's & an old style V5 Last MOT expired on 28th July 2000 Exciting project, sensibly reserved HPI clear A Rare Survivor Project It’s hard to overstate just how coveted and desirable the Mk1 Capri 3000 GXL was.

Introduced in 1972 and produced for just two short years, this was the top of the tree, sitting above the GT and E versions It combined Ford’s Essex V6 power with sharp styling and genuine performance credentials.

With around 140bhp and a top speed nudging 130mph, it was, at the time, the fastest production car marketed by Ford of Britain.

Today, these early 3000 GXLs have become extremely scarce.

One respected source suggests just 59 examples survive, with only 39 currently on SORN.

That makes this car a very rare find indeed A genuine, long term stored survivor that has escaped the scrapyard attrition that claimed most of its...

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£990

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£19,750

Median Price (Since 2020)

£36,400

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