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1971 Ford Capri Works Replica
Silverstone Auctions • United Kingdom • 29 Jul 2017
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This left-hand drive 1971 Ford Capri was built in Cologne, Germany and sold new to the USA. It spent some time as a road-car and was later converted to a national oval racer and underwent a painstaking 5-year restoration to recreate one of the three Capris that raced at the Le Mans 24 hours in 1972.
Condition
9
The car underwent a painstaking 5-year restoration and the bodywork, paintwork, and livery have been completed to a high standard. Period details are present and correct, such as badges, trim, and chrome. The shell was found in remarkably rust-free condition.
/ 10
Transmission:
[Transmission]
Chassis No:
GAECNE52545
Odometer:
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Reg Number:
[Reg Number]
RHD/LHD:
LHD
Live the Cologne Capri dream...
The Ford Capri was a dominant force in saloon car racing during the early 70s, driven by legends such as Gordon Spice, Stuart Graham and Brian (Yogi) Muir.
Easily adapted and set up for racing, it was a popular choice for the professional and club driver alike.
This left-hand drive 1971 Ford Capri was built in Cologne, Germany and sold new to the USA.
It spent some time as a road-car and was later converted to a national oval racer.
In 2011, the vehicle was imported to the UK and purchased by our vendor as a rolling shell in September 2012.
The shell was found in remarkably rust-free condition and he set about a painstaking 5-year restoration.
As a life-long Capri racer and enthusiast, the vendor's idea was to accurately recreate one of the three Capris that raced at the Le Mans 24 hours in 1972.
Specifically, Number 52, the Dieter Glemsar, Alex Soler-Roig car that finished 11th overall.
The restoration was managed by our vendor using many Ford ...
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£41,014
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£41,014
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£41,014
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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