1973 Ford Capri GXL

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Classic Sale at CarFest 2026 on Saturday the 29th of August and Sunday the 30th of August at The Wing, Silverstone Circuit, NN12 8TN.

First registered on 2nd July 1973, this UK-supplied Ford Capri 3000 GXL is powered by a 2,994cc Essex V6 engine driving through a four-speed manual gearbox. It is finished in its original Evergreen Metallic (paint code 52) with a black interior.

Offered from one year of current ownership and four former registered keepers, the Capri displayed 95,320 miles at the time of cataloguing. The cherished registration number '75 GXL' is included in the sale.

The GXL is the ultimate flagship variant, combining a sporty aesthetic with high-end interior features. It includes a simulated woodgrain fascia finish with full GT instrumentation, reclining front bucket seats, and a revised rear-seat setup with integrated armrests and ashtrays. Factory-fitted options include a push-button AM radio, heated rear window, cigar lighter, map pockets, engine compartment and boot lamps, and dual wind-tone horns.

Our vendor advises that, according to information passed on by the previous owner, the car was the subject of a bare-metal restoration by a successful bodyshop owner who aimed to recreate the 3000 GXL he previously owned. The restoration was completed in 2017, with new old stock parts used wherever possible. Some invoices and restoration paperwork accompany the car along with its V5C.

The vendor further states that the Capri has not been driven in the rain since the restoration was completed and emphasizes that the high standard of the restoration is evident throughout.

We encourage your inspection at our CarFest Sale.