MK1 3 Litre Capris, How Many Survive ?

[mark387mw]

Here is another MK1 3 Litre Capri that still survives.
This one is a 3000GT with a 302cu and auto dropped in...

[2classics]

Recently imported this cologne built MK1 V6 from California

[neutral 3]

Lovely.... But Trajic it's an auto

[Michael W]

Great topic - here's a couple that have survived. They are both 3000 E's. The one just in shot was restored and now has a new owner.



Anyone seen this - http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/news/classic-c...

Edited by Michael W on Sunday 26th October 17:48

[rscapriman]

come on now mate, dont just tease with one pic you know you have several more to adorn this topic lol.
Len.

[Kinkell]

An old racer at Knockhill reputedly rescued from a garden.

[Michael W]

Hi Len/ All, Here's a 3000GTR. I remember the previous owner buying this car new. He had originally placed an order for a 2000 V4 but once he found out the 3000 V6 was to become available he revised his order and waited. It must be one of the very first 3000 Capri's built. Still on Goodyear G800's and the spare is unused.

[Michael W]

Kinkell said:

An old racer at Knockhill reputedly rescued from a garden.

Couple of stunning car's Kinkell, anymore detail on the Capri?

[Kinkell]

It's a bit slower than the baby brother Escort. Owner comes from Geordieland and it's a recent rebuild, goes well.

[rscapriman]

Michael W said:

Hi Len/ All, Here's a 3000GTR. I remember the previous owner buying this car new. He had originally placed an order for a 2000 V4 but once he found out the 3000 V6 was to become available he revised his order and waited. It must be one of the very first 3000 Capri's built. Still on Goodyear G800's and the spare is unused.

Very nice car Michael, and unusual being a 3000 GTR I imagine most would have had the full XLR options.
I love this thread please keep pics coming.
RScapriman.

[mark387mw]

Here is another one for sale in New Zealand, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auc...

[Michael W]

mark387mw said:

Here is another one for sale in New Zealand, http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/used-cars/ford/auc...

This looks like a solid car, would this be a good example of what you would get for this price in NZ? People told me I had the wrong wheels on my car for year's. I was told these were only fitted to "specials" - Thanks for posting.

[Michael W]

Here's another 3000GT that still exists. It's an EX British Vita/ factory supported car.

[vpr]

Great thread

I'm looking for a mk1 3000 but didn't realise there were so many different models. Pre face lift

I thought there was only an E.

Whats with all the GT and XLR and stuff.

What's the difference?

[forsure]

vpr said:

Great thread

I'm looking for a mk1 3000 but didn't realise there were so many different models. Pre face lift

I thought there was only an E.

Whats with all the GT and XLR and stuff.

What's the difference?

All the pre-facelift cars were badged 3000GT. There were 'option packs': 'X','L' & 'R'.

Most had all three packs, i.e. '3000GT XLR' - the equivalent of the later '3000E'

But it was possible to order them with fewer or no options. There's a '3000GT R' a few posts back in the thread and, many pages back, some pics of my plain '3000GT' with no options.

My car had no spotlights, reversing lights, heated rear screen(!), over-riders, dummy air-vents or chrome on the sills.
It had a bench rear seat, plastic steering-wheel, non-dipping interior mirror, silver grille and body-coloured rear panel.

As a 'GT' it did have the six-dial dash and Rostyle wheels.
(Pre-facelift four-cylinder cars were available in non-GT form with skinny wheels and a two-dial dash).

[aeropilot]

vpr said:

Great thread

I'm looking for a mk1 3000 but didn't realise there were so many different models. Pre face lift

I thought there was only an E.

Whats with all the GT and XLR and stuff.

What's the difference?

Trim levels only.

There was the base GT and you could spec any of the optional trim level packages on top of the base GT, making a GT XL or GT XLR. The E when introduced was the top of the range in terms of trim level.

[vpr]

That's great....many thanks

I remember my Dad having 2 new 3000 Capris in their day....a G reg gold 3.0 with Dunlop alloys and then a K reg 3000E in the yellow gold. Fond memories

[standardman]

"This looks like a solid car, would this be a good example of what you would get for this price in NZ? People told me I had the wrong wheels on my car for year's. I was told these were only fitted to "specials" - Thanks for posting"

They were an option at the time so there are quite a few car with them for late 71 cars ?, Mine has then and definitely original. Also fitted to 3000E's I believe.

[Blue62]

vpr said:

That's great....many thanks

I remember my Dad having 2 new 3000 Capris in their day....a G reg gold 3.0 with Dunlop alloys and then a K reg 3000E in the yellow gold. Fond memories

My old man had an H reg 2000GT XLR in gold with black vinyl and followed it with a K reg 3000E in pearl grey with a black vinyl roof and red interior. Happy days and memories, great thread, that gold car really brings it all back.

[Michael W]

vpr said:

Great thread

I'm looking for a mk1 3000 but didn't realise there were so many different models. Pre face lift

I thought there was only an E.

Whats with all the GT and XLR and stuff.

What's the difference?

This link should make things a little clearer - http://www.caprimk1ownersclub.com/literature.htm

Massive list of trim options, engine options and colour options hence "The Car You Always Promised Yourself"