£18,224
1963 Ford Consul Capri GT
Trade Classics • UK • 16 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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£18,224
1963 Ford Consul Capri GT
UK • 16 Jul 2026
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This fully restored 1963 Ford Consul Capri GT, owned for 44 years, underwent a comprehensive restoration by its owner, resulting in a stunning appearance inside and out. It features desirable performance upgrades to its 1558cc engine, transforming it into a lively classic that turns heads.
While it boasts excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition with minimal wear, a slight binding in the rear brakes warrants attention. The car's rarity as one of only 2,002 GT models produced, combined with its extensive restoration and performance enhancements, makes it a highly desirable classic.
Condition
8
The car has undergone a full restoration by the owner of 44 years, with new panels fitted and corrosion cut out. The bodywork, paint (Monaco Red), glass, trim, seats, carpets, and dashboard are all described as in excellent or great condition with minimal signs of age. Mechanicals have been upgraded for performance, and the car runs and drives well. The only minor noted issue is the rear brake binding slightly, which would require closer inspection. Overall, it's in excellent condition with very minor imperfections.
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45,787 miles
H39C127611
RHD
United Kingdom
Manual
AVH 461A
1963
Auction
£18,224
1963 Ford Consul Capri GT
Trade Classics • UK • 16 Jul 2026
Market Position:
Highest 30% of Past Sales
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Description
When new, the Consul Capri provided British buyers with genuine glamour and glitz; an American-inspired car with a package suited for those who wished to turn heads, on a manageable scale and with the dependability of well-proven mechanics.
Released in 1962, the Consul Capri was placed in the Ford line-up as a stylish and compact car, with genuine exclusivity.
Sadly, the fast-paced changing fads of 1960s car styling were unkind to the Consul Classic, as the car, with its flamboyant fins, heavy chrome trim and curved screens, looked passé by the end of the decade, but the Consul Capri's snapshot of the jet era looks positively stunning today.
One criticism was the mediocre power.
The Consul Capri was really built for modest cruising and being admired, and some felt the original engines were not quick enough.
However, this 1963 example has been rebored to 1558cc, is fully balanced, fitted with a fully gas-flowed cylinder head and a fast Road Kent camshaft, quashing the original rumo...
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£1,417
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£24,120
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