1977 FORD CAPRI 3.0 S - RACE CAR

KEY FACTS

• This Group 2 specification race car was converted from a road-going 3.0-litre S Capri in the early eighties to race in the Modified Production Saloon Series.
• Under the bonnet lies a 3.4-litre Essex V6 engine that drives the rear wheels, via a Quaife four-speed straight-cut manual transmission.
• What started life as a November 1977-registered road car has been transformed into an exciting and very usable racer.

EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES

• This Ford Capri has been heavily modified to its current Group 2 specification.
• The 3.4-litre V6 Essex engine has Weber carburettors, replacement inlet and exhaust manifolds, modified racing heads, sump, crank, rods, bearings, and other replacement parts that give the car a great sound and fantastic performance.
• The driveline of the vehicle features a twin-plate AP race clutch and ZF limited-slip differential, along with a Quaife four-speed close-ratio transmission with straight-cut gears and a short-shift mechanism.
• At the front end there are four-pot brake callipers and Avo coil-over suspension struts with two-way adjustable damping, and alloy adjustable top mounts.
• At the rear there are also disc brakes, and leaf spring suspension with anti-tramp bars.
• The brakes have an adjustable bias pedal box.
• Outside, the body of this track-prepared race car retains the original Ford X-Pack arches.
• Other parts include an alloy race fuel tank, Safety Devices roll cage, and various race safety equipment that will need to be updated to make the car race ready for regulated events.
• Included with this vehicle are some previous invoices and receipts showing various parts and maintenance.
• The car’s original registration plate is VGY 488S, though the car has not been on the road since the 1980s.

CONDITION

• The body is in good order with no known accident damage.
• This car has been raced over a 35-year period and as such there are some marks and scuffs to the body, but it is presented in good condition.
• The cabin is very tidy and the OMP bucket seat shows no rips or tears, and the Willans safety harness is in good condition, although will need updating to meet current race regulations.
• The seller has noted that the brakes will need some bedding in before any spirited track driving commences.

SERVICE HISTORY

• The seller has stated that this Capri has had regular health checks along with oil changes and belt replacements, as per standard racing requirements.
• As this is not a road-legal vehicle, there is no recent MOT certificate.

SUMMARY

This track-prepared example of the iconic British sports car has competed in a variety of classes on numerous circuits across Europe over four decades. Due to the high standard of work carried out, it has retained its period-correct appearance, making it a great historic racer. With only a relatively small amount of work required to bring this car up to the current racing safety requirements, this 1970s performance hero would make a great addition to any classic motorsport stable or a tempting project for a budding racer looking for a tried and tested machine.

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