1981 Ford Capri 3.0-Litre Ghia (Auto)

The third generation Capris such as the car we have here were unveiled in 1978 and whilst little changed from a mechanical standpoint compared to the Mk II, the aesthetics of the car were facelifted with new grilles, rear lights and quad headlamps introduced in an attempt to unify the design language seen across the Ford range at the time.

Despite the 3-litre 'S' model being regarded by Ford to be the most desirable model on sale at the time, the Ghia, with its automatic transmission, higher specification and softer-sprung chassis, proved to be the bestselling V6-engined model in the UK.

In 1981, Ford was forced to replace the 3-litre Essex V6 with a 2.8-litre fuel-injected V6 borrowed from the Granada range, which makes these late-model 3-litre examples particularly appealing to collectors.

On offer here is a desirable right-hand drive 3.0-Litre Ghia finished in Tibetan Gold Metallic with the automatic transmission and is on offer directly from the private Collection of marque guru, Ric Wood. The odometer is currently indicating 119,000 miles and the V5C shows just two former keepers. It's supplied with a full history folder that includes the original handbook and service books.

This very smart, top of the range Capri Ghia has clearly been cherished and well cared for during its life. Ric was always looking for a very nice 3.0 Ghia automatic and this car stood up to his high standards and we can see why.