£28,687 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1979 Ford Capri MkIII 3.0 S
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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£28,687 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1979 Ford Capri MkIII 3.0 S
UK • 21 Feb 2026 • Lot 736
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1979 Ford Capri MkIII 3.0 S has undergone a recent £10,000 restoration, featuring a new body shell, rebuilt engine with subtle performance upgrades, and a respray in Signal Orange. With only 1,500 miles since the engine rebuild and a well-preserved Recaro interior, this 3000S model is presented in excellent condition.
Condition
8
The car has had a recent £10,000 restoration, including a new body shell and rebuilt engine. The interior is described as immaculate, and everything is said to work as it should. There are some subtle upgrades, but overall it's in excellent condition with minimal cosmetic imperfections.
/ 10
12,456 miles
GAECWK02427
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
DHA 624T
1979
Auction
£28,687 (Est: £20,000 - £25,000)
1979 Ford Capri MkIII 3.0 S
Iconic Auctioneers • UK • 21 Feb 2026
Market Position:
Highest 20% of Past Sales
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Description
As exciting as the Capri Mkll was rational, the Mklll (1978-1986) was one of the industry's most effective facelifts with a distinctly modern shape, and its improved aerodynamics naturally resulted in better performance and economy.
Quad headlights, wrap-around bumpers and a plethora of TV star associations restored the Capri's mojo.
At launch, the existing engine and transmission combinations of the Capri Mkll were carried over but only two 3.0-litre versions of the Mklll were available, the 3000S (Sport) and the luxury Ghia with the 3000S generally regarded amongst enthusiasts as the most desirable.
Much of the car's 'muscle car' character emanates from its 2,994cc 'Essex' cast-iron V6 engine (the British-built version, not the 2.8-litre German V6 which was adopted by the Granada range) which generated 138bhp and a healthy 174lb/ft of torque at 3,000rpm.
It's such a basic, solid but effective design, described by a noted motoring journalist at the time saying: 'I have visions of ...
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
Valid
Expires on 13th Feb 2027
Latest MOT mileage:
12,549 miles
MOT History
Passed
On 14th Feb 2026, 12,549 miles
Failed
On 12th Feb 2026, 12,547 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Advisory:
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Passed
On 3rd Nov 2023, 12,539 miles
Passed
On 16th Nov 2022, 12,517 miles
MOT Mileage Trend
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