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1969 Ford Capri 1600 GT XLR

Lot Number: 593

1969 Ford Capri 1600 GT XLR

Very rare first-generation 1.6 GT XLR recently restored...

 

Halewood-built car first registered on 13/03/1969

General restoration in 2018 to a good standard. Finished in Blue Mink with a black bonnet

XLR-spec with Rostyle wheels, 6-dial dash, centre console, clock, extra chrome

Apparently one of only eight 1969, 1.6GT XLRs left. Original engine and original registration number

Fresh MOT valid until November 2020 issued with 'No Advisories'

These early cars are becoming sought-after particularly in this condition

 

  • NOT SOLD

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 7th December, 2019 at 11.00am GMT at

  • Body Colour

    BODY COLOUR
    Blue Mink

  • Drive

    DRIVE
    RHD

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    UYD99G

  • Odometer Reading

    ODOMETER READING
    2862 Miles

SUMMARY

Very rare first-generation 1.6 GT XLR recently restored...

 

Halewood-built car first registered on 13/03/1969

General restoration in 2018 to a good standard. Finished in Blue Mink with a black bonnet

XLR-spec with Rostyle wheels, 6-dial dash, centre console, clock, extra chrome

Apparently one of only eight 1969, 1.6GT XLRs left. Original engine and original registration number

Fresh MOT valid until November 2020 issued with 'No Advisories'

These early cars are becoming sought-after particularly in this condition

 

DESCRIPTION

Ford capri mk1 1600 gt xlr. This is one of the earliest capri ,s ever to be produced in the uk.. chassis number states 1969 january .manufactured at the ford halewood plant making it one of the earliest capri,s left in existence today as production had only just started at the halewood factory in the uk .this is one of the earliest cars on the market today and there getting harder to find .

the car has been beautifully restored to a very good standard there are no signs of rust and for its age is in very good condition the restoration that was done on on the car in 2018 Would cost in excess of twenty thousand pounds. Thousands of pounds and hundreds of hours have been spent on the body work chassis interior mechanical and electrical parts. Making sure this vehicle is just right.the chassis number states manufactured in 1969 at the ford hailwood factory making this one of the rarest and oldest ford capri mk 1,s on the market today a very rare unique and historically important vehicle .the car is matching numbers vehicle and has been restored retaining the original registration number and original sweet running engine .records show that only eight cars remain of this model and year in the uk.the ford owners club also confirmed that this is one of the oldest and rarest capris left in existence today . Vendor

H - this car was first registered in 03/03/1969. Vendor above says it was buit January 1969.

Fresh MOT Prior to auction

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
593
Make
FORD
Model
CAPRI MK1 GT XLR
Registration Number
UYD99G
MOT Expiry
15/11/2020
Chassis Number
BBECJJ16215
Transmission
manual
Body Colour
Blue Mink

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For further information regarding this lot please contact Richard.

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103 / 135

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Poor Numerous faults / Extensive damage / Many missing parts / Project or donor car

Fair Basic condition / Requires attention mechanically & cosmetically / Some damage / Some missing parts

Good Everyday useable classic car / Driven & enjoyed / Commensurate with age & mileage / Drives and looks as it should / Some vehicle history

Very good Almost pristine / Mechanically & cosmetically sound / Driven only occasionally / Extensive vehicle history

Excellent Pristine / Original / Documented nut & bolt ground-up restoration / Stored professionally / Trailered only / Complete vehicle history

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