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- 1971 Ford Capri 3000 GT XLR Comanche
1971 Ford Capri 3000 GT XLR Comanche
Lot Number 133
1971 Ford Capri 3000 GT XLR Comanche
A remarkable find, one of Jeff Uren's legendary 'Commanche' Capri conversions from its one and only owner having covered just 36,946 miles from new.
- NOT SOLD
Bid online during our live auction or at The Saleroom.
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BODY COLOUR
Maize Yellow -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
FYB 846K -
ODOMETER READING
36946 Miles
SUMMARY
A remarkable find, one of Jeff Uren's legendary 'Commanche' Capri conversions from its one and only owner having covered just 36,946 miles from new.
DESCRIPTION
- Engineer, Ford Team Manager, British Saloon Car Champion and entrepreneur, Jeff Uren, is probably best known for his bespoke conversions of Ford Cortinas, Capris and Escorts in the late 1960s
- Over 1,700 modified Fords, the majority Cortina 'Savages', emerged from Jeff Uren Ltd. in Hanwell
- In the case of the Capri, the 'Comanche' conversion consisted of gas flowed heads, high comp pistons, bigger cam, lightened and balanced, re-jetted carburettor topped off with an oil cooler and electric fan giving an additional 55bhp over the standard Essex
- 170, 180 and 190bhp options, FYB 846K was the lucky receiver of the 190bhp package
- Supplied by Whites of Taunton, main Ford Dealer to its one and only custodian from new, and showing just 36,900 miles
- Finished in Maize Yellow with a black vinyl interior and matching black vinyl roof
- Starred in The Car is the Star (BBC) in 1994. Regular magazine features over the years
- Lovely history file including many old MOTs and lots of correspondence regarding the conversion
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 133
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- CAPRI
- Variant
- 3000 GT XLR Comanche
- Registration Number
- FYB 846K
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Chassis Number
- BBECL807244
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Maize Yellow
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- Car Specialist
- 07496 556325
- simon@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
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CCA VENDOR CONDITION REPORT
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107 / 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
CONSIGNOR
Simon Langsdale
- CONSIGNOR
- 07496 556325
- simon@classiccarauctions.co.uk
For further information regarding this lot please contact Simon.
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