Ford Capri III

Overview
Produced: 1977-1986, 324045 produced. (All Capri IIIs)
Types: Hatchback,3 doors,4 seats(Sports Hatchback)

The Capri had been a great success for Ford ever since its launch in 1969. By 1978 sales were still strong and despite a previous facelift in 1974 Ford once again updated the Capri range. The Capri III received a new front which incorporated four small headlamps, new bumpers and revised rear lights.

Once again 1300, 1600, 2.0 and 3.0 litre versions were available in a range of trim levels. The 1300 was dropped from the range in 1982 and a new 2.8 injection model replaced the 3.0 litre. The range was drastically rationalised in the mid-80's and included a 1.6 entry model, a 1.6 Laser, 2.0S and the range topping 2.8 injection. The last models rolled out of the showrooms in 1988 and a special 280 Brooklands model provided the Grand Finale. 

Buyers Guide Ford Capri MK III featured in Practical Classics Spring 2002 – available from our sister site Bookbase. Click here to view.

Source: Motorbase
Engines
CapacityConfigModelBore/StrokeCR
1993ccS4 OHCFord Pinto90.82mm x 76.95mm
1297ccS4 OHVFord Kent81mm x 63mm
1593ccS4 OHCFord Pinto87.7mm x 66mm
2994ccV6 OHVFord Essex93.66mm x 72.4mm
Fuel System
TypeNumberCapacityComment
Weber1Twin-choke
Performance
Top Speed0-60SQMMPGEngine PwrComment
99 mph12.7 s19 s28 mpg88 bhp 57001600S
Brakes
FrontRearComment
DiscDrumVacuum servo assisted
Auction Sales History
Lot
Num
Description Auctioneer Date Hammer Price Hammer Price
(inc premium)
311 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Coys 12 Jan 2013 Not sold
251 Ford Capri Mk. III 1.6L GL Historics at Brooklands 1 Sep 2012 Not sold
201 Ford Capri MkIII 2.8i Coup� Bonhams 16 Jun 2012 £3200.00 £3680.00
088 Ford Capri 3.0S MKII Anglia Car Auctions 3 Jun 2012 - £5250.00
227 Ford Capri 3.0S Group 1-specification Coys 14 Jan 2012 Not sold
036 Ford Capri 2.8i Anglia Car Auctions 3 Sep 2011 Not sold
Unknown Ford Capri 2.8i Special Anglia Car Auctions 25 Jun 2011 Not sold
206 Ford Capri 2.8i Charterhouse 17 Apr 2011 £1750.00 -
Unknown Ford Capri 1.6 Laser Anglia Car Auctions 9 Apr 2011 - £5985.00
106 Ford Capri Ghia 2.8i Barons 31 Oct 2010 Not sold
44 Ford apri 2.8 Injection - Allard Turbo Conversion H&H Sales Limited 22 Oct 2010 Not sold
401 Ford Capri MKIII 2.8i Coupe Bonhams 18 Nov 2009 £1000.00 £1150.00
35 Ford Capri 2.8i H&H Sales Limited 16 Sep 2009 Not sold
105 Ford Capri 2.8i Special Barons 10 Feb 2009 £2000.00 -
118 Ford Capri 2.8i Special Barons 21 Oct 2008 Not sold
149 Ford Capri 2.8i Special Barons 21 Oct 2008 £2550.00 -
215 Ford Capri 3.0S MKIII Barons 9 Sep 2008 £4600.00 -
205 Ford Capri 3.0 MKIII Barons 9 Sep 2008 £4500.00 -
102 Ford Capri Laser 1600 Barons 12 Dec 2006 £2100.00 -
313 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection ECA Classic Auctions 24 Sep 2006 Not sold
02 Ford Capri 1.6 GL Auto BCA 1 Aug 2005 - £700.00
707 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Cheffins 2 Apr 2005 Not sold
52 Ford Capri 3.0 Ghia H&H Sales Limited 26 Feb 2005 £2200.00 -
127 Ford Capri 2.8i Special (1985) Barons 24 Jun 2003 £4300.00 -
959 Ford Capri 3.0S (1979) Cheffins 5 Apr 2003 CHF1650.00 -
tba Ford Capri 2.8i (1981) RTS Auctions Ltd 12 Jan 2003 - -
022 Ford Capri 2.0 S (1982) H&H Sales Limited 24 Jul 2002 - €1650.00
515 Ford Capri 3.0S (1979) Cheffins 22 Jun 2002 Not sold
654 Ford Capri 2.8i Special (1986) Lambert & Foster 16 May 2002 Not sold
801 Ford Capri Laser (1985) Cheffins 6 Apr 2002 £500.00 -
220 Ford Capri 1.6 Lazer (1986) RTS Auctions Ltd 6 Jan 2002 Not sold
325 Ford Capri Ghia (1978) Lambert & Foster 14 Jun 2001 Not sold
005 Ford Capri 2.8i Special (1984) Barons 22 May 2001 Not sold
032 Ford Model T Arnold Thinnes Racer (1920) H&H Sales Limited 11 Apr 2001 £8000.00 -
217 Ford Capri Sport (1979) RTS Auctions Ltd 19 Nov 2000 £1250.00 -
219 Ford Capri 2.0S (1983) RTS Auctions Ltd 9 Jul 2000 - -
063 Ford Capri Laser (1986) Barons 27 Jun 2000 Not sold
241 Ford Capri Calypso (1982) RTS Auctions Ltd 14 May 2000 £1300.00 -
242 Ford Capri 20S (1983) RTS Auctions Ltd 5 Mar 2000 Not sold
073 Ford Capri Laser (1985) H&H Sales Limited 16 Feb 2000 Not sold
227 Ford Capri 2.8i (1984) RTS Auctions Ltd 6 Feb 2000 - -
060 Ford Model T (1926) H&H Sales Limited 1 Dec 1999 £4800.00 -
024 Ford Capri Laser (1985) H&H Sales Limited 6 Oct 1999 Not sold
217 Ford Capri Ghia (1982) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Aug 1999 £450.00 -
202 Ford Capri 2.0S (1985) RTS Auctions Ltd 15 Aug 1999 £150.00 -
230 Ford Capri Lazer (1985) RTS Auctions Ltd 11 Jul 1999 Not sold
099 Ford Capri (1981) Telford Motor Auctions Ltd 12 Jun 1999 - -
042 Ford Capri Laser (1986) H&H Sales Limited 9 Jun 1999 £2700.00 -
218 Ford Capri 1600L (1980) RTS Auctions Ltd 7 Mar 1999 £900.00 -
233A Ford Capri (1980) RTS Auctions Ltd 12 Feb 1999 £675.00 -
052 Ford Capri Ghia (1979) H&H Sales Limited 23 Sep 1998 Not sold
079 Ford Capri Laser (1985) H&H Sales Limited 22 Jul 1998 £3100.00 -
393 Ford Capri 3000S (1979) Cheffins 14 Jul 1998 Not sold
005 Ford Capri Injection (1982) Parkes 4 Apr 1998 Not sold
028 Ford Capri 2.8 (1982) AMA 16 Mar 1998 - £900.00
458 Ford Model T Roadster (1926) Kruse 15 Nov 1997 Not sold
464 Ford Capri Sport (1979) Cheffins 11 Oct 1997 Not sold
218A Ford Capri (1984) RTS Auctions Ltd 18 May 1997 £980.00 -
214A Ford Capri Cabaret (1983) RTS Auctions Ltd 13 Apr 1997 £325.00 -
221 Ford Capri 2.8i (1983) RTS Auctions Ltd 9 Mar 1997 £950.00 -
023 Ford Capri 3.0S (1979) H&H Sales Limited 25 Sep 1996 £3200.00 -
003 Ford Capri (1984) Sandown 21 Sep 1996 £575.00 -
209 Ford Capri 1600 (1982) RTS Auctions Ltd 1 Sep 1996 £225.00 -
208 Ford Capri Lazer (1984) RTS Auctions Ltd 21 Jul 1996 £610.00 -
222 Ford Capri 2.0 S (1983) RTS Auctions Ltd 7 Jul 1996 £900.00 -
324A Ford Capri Cabaret (1983) Brooks 8 May 1996 - £805.00
577 Ford Capri Ghia (1979) Lambert & Foster 25 Apr 1996 Not sold
211 Ford Capri (1981) RTS Auctions Ltd 17 Sep 1995 Not sold
459 Ford Capri Cabaret (1983) Lambert & Foster 16 May 1995 €290.00 -
059 Ford Capri 2.0S (1984) H&H Sales Limited 8 May 1994 £1000.00 -
469 Ford Capri Ghia (1980) Sothebys 28 Feb 1994 £1300.00 -
1101 Ford Capri (1984) Sothebys 6 Dec 1993 £2200.00 -
035 Ford Capri 2.0S (1978) ADT 6 Dec 1993 £3800.00 -
327 Ford Capri (1982) Sothebys 4 Sep 1993 £2500.00 -
Books
ISBN Title Publisher Buy this book
1855202123 Capri Muscle Portfolio 1974-87 Brooklands Books Buy View
Magazine Articles
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Article Reader's Restoration - 1980 Ford Capri 3.0S
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Publication Practical Classics September 2012
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Article Group test - "Come on then!"
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Publication Practical Classics June 2009
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Article Buying Guide - 1969-1987 Ford Capri
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Article Buyers Guide - Ford Capri MK III (1978-1986)
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Article Sporty Fords
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Publication Car Mechanics August 2011
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Article Buyer's checklist - MKII/III Capri (1974-86)
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Publication Classic Car Mart April 2011
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Article Eighties icons
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Publication Classic Car Mart August 2010
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Article Buying Power - Ford Capri MK2 &MK3 (1974-1986)
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 17 March 2010
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Article Dagenham does a Dearborn
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Publication Classic & Sports Car December 2009
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Article Secret History - Ford Capri
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Article Thinking of Buying ... ...A Ford Capri
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Article Starter Classic - Ford Capri
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Article Capri Sun - Modifying Capri MkIII
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Article Flick the Vees - Capri vs Alfa
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Publication Classics July 2004
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Article Classic Car Mart May 2003 pg 8
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Publication Classic Car Mart May 2003
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Article Classic Ford March 2003 pg 8
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Article Classic Car Weekly 19 September 2001 pg 8
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 19 September 2001
Buying Power. Ford Capri Mk I. Sleek, fun and affordable, many a boy racer jumped on the Capri bandwagon, now the car has achieved classic status it is attracting a different kind of following, says Ben Field.
Article Classics September 2001 pg 16
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Publication Classics September 2001
A couple set out to prove the MOT tester wrong by restoring this Capri Mk1. David Bowers tells a tale of bodybuilding
Article Classic Car Weekly 14 March 2001 pg 14
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Publication Classic Car Weekly 14 March 2001
Buying Power. Super coupe. The Capri was a stylish coupe when new and is a practical classic today, but it pays to buy wisely. Richard Gunn points out what to check on a MkIII.
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