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Ford Capri Mk1 1600 GT XLR 'Capri Special'

Vista Orange-VA13300

FULLY CERTIFIED LIMITED EDITION

The first limited edition Capri was launched in the autumn of 1971 and simply called 'Capri Special'.  Based on the 2000 GT XLR or 'crossflow', 1600GT XLR it was only offered in Vista Orange and was a limited edition of 1200 examples.

Ford's adverts boasted of Lamborghini-like rear window slats, a rear deck spoiler, black vinyl roof, heated rear window, push-button radio, fabric upholstery and inertia-reel seatbelts.  The 1600cc car modelled still sports its original special order sticker and tags and is believed to be the only car left to do so.  It's owned by enthusiast Jayesh Tailor from North London who has sympathetically returned this now very rare example of seventies cool back to its original specification.

Did you know?

The Capri Specials were the subject of a nationwide contest in Ford dealerships at the time of their introduction.  Visitors were asked to find a name for the car and in not more than 20 words state which Capri they preferred. The first prize was a Capri Special Engine 1,599cc GT OHV

Power 93bhp @ 5400rpm

Maximum speed 105mph

0–60mph 11.2secs

 THIS MODEL IS BOXED IN MINT CONDITION.

A detailed die-cast scale model for the adult collector. Not suitable for children under 14 years