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1979 Ford Escort Popular Plus 'Capital' Edition

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1979 Ford Escort Popular Plus 'Capital' Edition

Lot Number: 638

1979 Ford Escort Popular Plus 'Capital' Edition

A limited edition Escort developed by London Ford main dealers exclusively for the Greater London Area with only 9,319 recorded miles.

Sold for: £14,042

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 1st June, 2024 at 11.00am BST at Tatton Park, Knutsford, WA16 6QN

BODY COLOUR
Capital Red
DRIVE
RHD
REG NUMBER
AMU 148T
ODOMETER READING
9320 Miles

SUMMARY

A limited edition Escort developed by London Ford main dealers exclusively for the Greater London Area with only 9,319 recorded miles.

DESCRIPTION

Based upon the Ford Escort Popular Plus 4-Door Saloon, the 'Capital' is believed to be one of the rarest Ford limited editions ever
Just one owner until 2019 with one keeper since
An incredible recorded mileage at the time of viewing of just 9,319
Available in just two colours, Capital Red (600 units) or Orchid Metallic (400 units)
All distributed through London Dealers only, in conjunction with Capital Radio 95.8MHz/194M
The desirable specification consisted of unique ‘Capital’ decals, a radio stereo cassette system and centre console, heated rear window, reclining seats with head rests, inertia reel seat belts, a rear fog lamp and hazard warning flashers
'The Capital car for Capital people' for the all-inclusive sum of £2,995 when first released
With very few ‘Capital’ Escorts thought to still exist, this is a rare and possibly unrepeatable opportunity to add to any serious Ford Collection

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number: 638
Make: FORD
Model: ESCORT 1.3 POPULAR PLUS CAPITAL
Variant: Saloon
Registration Number: AMU 148T
MOT Expiry: Exempt
Chassis Number: BBAFWE79760
Engine Number: WE79760
Transmission: Manual
Body Colour: Capital Red

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SPECIALIST

Charles Smalley
Car Specialist
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107 / 135

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Please bear in mind that this is an original Escort Capital with circa 9320 miles from new and nneds to be viewed and inspected pre sale to fully understand the originality bearing in mind that this is a 45 year old Ford

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In the same ownership from new until 2019. Please bear in mind that this is an original Escort Capital with circa 9320 miles from new and nneds to be viewed and inspected pre sale to fully understand the originality bearing in mind that this is a 45 year old Ford

Restoration Notes

Original and unmolested

About the Seller Rating

A lot's rating is compiled based on information provided by the seller of the lot. We strongly recommend viewing a lot prior to bidding as we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided by the seller. We will not entertain any disputes over seller rating details.

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

Due to venue restrictions, all vehicles must be collected on Monday 3rd June between 9am and 2pm.

Any vehicles not collected by this time will be transported to a secure storage facility in Northampton by our transport partner EM Rogers, the charges for which are £225 plus VAT for removal and £10 plus VAT per day for storage. We will make contact on Sunday to confirm how you will be removing your vehicle(s). If we do not hear back from you by 5pm on Sunday evening, we will arrange collection with EM Rogers on your behalf.

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