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£23,062 (Est: £16,000 - £22,000)

1981 Ford Capri 3.0S

United Kingdom • 29 Aug 2026 • Lot 528

Vehicle Details

AI Listing Summary

This 1981 Ford Capri 3.0S is a late-production Mk III model, beautifully restored and meticulously prepared by Trevor Carlin of Carlin Motorsport. It features a striking Signal Yellow exterior, a factory-correct interior with Fishnet Recaro seats, and a recently tuned matching numbers 3.0-litre Essex V6 engine, making it a rare and outstanding example with enviable provenance.

Condition

9

The car has been beautifully restored to an exceptional standard, including a full exterior repaint, interior refurbishment, and mechanical overhaul. It is described as running and presenting perfectly. While not explicitly stated as 'pristine,' its comprehensive restoration and immaculate presentation suggest it is in near-perfect condition with only minor signs of use, if any, that would not be noticeable without close inspection. No mention of dents, scratches, paint damage, or curb marks.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WFOCXXGAECBA12435

Odometer:

114,173 miles

Reg Number:

AVV 190X

RHD/LHD:

RHD

One of the last Mk III 3.0S Capris produced before Ford introduced the fuel-injected 2.8i, representing the final chapter of the legendary Essex V6 Capri Presented in striking Yellow with a factory-correct interior featuring the distinctive Fishnet Recaro seats, all restored to an exceptional standard Subject to a comprehensive restoration, including a full exterior repaint, interior refurbishment and meticulous detailing throughout Mechanically overhauled with equal attention to detail and having been recently professionally tuned by Classic Car Tuning, the matching numbers 3.0-litre Essex V6 runs and presents perfectly The restoration was undertaken by previous owner Trevor Carlin, founder of Carlin Motorsport, ensuring workmanship of the very highest calibre Between 1999 and 2023, Carlin Motorsport amassed almost 500 race victories while helping develop no fewer than 28 future Formula 1 drivers, including Sebastian Vettel, Lando Norris and George Russell A superbly restored example...