Ford Capri 3000GT
Overview
| Produced: |
1969-1974 |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,4 seats |
At the top of the new 1969 Capri range sat the Capri 3000GT. The 3000GT used a 2994cc V6 engine which it shared with other vehicles in the Ford range such as the Zodiac and Transit. Ford had always intended to include a performance model in the Capri range and this was it, the Capri 3000GT was a true performance car.
As with the other Capri models the 3000GT could be ordered various extras and option packs. Most cars came with Rostyle wheels and a few had automatic transmission. The 3000GT enjoyed good sales and would eventually be replaced by even more powerful variants and would also inspire development of the 2.8 injection model.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2994cc | V6 OHV | Ford Essex | 93.66mm x 72.4mm |
Performance
| Top Speed | 0-60 | SQM | MPG | Engine Pwr | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 mph | 8.6 s | 22 mpg | 138 bhp 5000 |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Disc | Drum |
Auction Sales History
Books
| ISBN | Title | Publisher | Buy this book |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870642988 | High Performance Capris Gold Portfolio 1969-87 | Brooklands Books |
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Magazine Articles
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Group test - "Come on then!" |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 2009 | |||
| Group test - "Come on then!"- It's the Ford Capri's 40th birthday this year, and to decide which version is best, PC puts MkI, II and III through challenges that match the spirit of the car. | ||||
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Buying Guide - 1969-1987 Ford Capri |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2005 | |||
| Buying Guide - 1969-1987 Ford Capri - The car you’ve always promised yourself still offers performance and style at a bargain price, but spares are vanishing, so check carefully to buy the best. | ||||
| Article |
Racing Back into Fashion |
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| Publication | Classic Cars April 2005 | |||
| Racing Back into Fashion - You don’t need to be a millionaire to chase your racing fantasies. Now you can emulate the great saloon racers of the Seventies for the price of a fitted kitchen. Ford Escort RS2000, Triumph Dolomite Sprint, Ford Capri, Alfa Romeo Alfetta GTV 2.0, BMW 2002 | ||||
| Article |
Our Cars |
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| Publication | Classic Cars September 2003 | |||
| Our Cars - 1977 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0-Litre-Phil Bell. 1985 Fiat 124 Spider-Ben Field. 1972 Fiat 130 Saloon-Martin Buckley. 1969 Triumph Vitesse, 1967 Jaguar 420-Malcolm McKay. | ||||
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Success and Succession |
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| Publication | Classic Cars February 2003 | |||
| Success and Succession - Triumph TR6 vs Ford Capri vs VW Golf GTI - Three distinct stages in the development of the sporting car: traditional roadster, performance coupe and hot hatch. Which would you have chosen? | ||||
| Article |
Restoration - Ford Capri - 'It's a bit like an Aston, isn't it?' |
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| Publication | Practical Classics December 2002 | |||
| 'It's a bit like an Aston, isn't it?' - Posh blokes don't even look at Capris, let alone get their hands dirty restoring them. Danny Hopkins checks under the fingernails of Giles Ford-Crush (yup, that's his name) | ||||
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Buying - Capri Capers! |
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| Publication | Practical Classics June 1990 | |||
| Buying - Capri Capers! - There're still quite a few about but finding a worthwhile example isn't going to be easy! Peter Simpson progiles the 1968-73 British Ford Capri. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Ford Capri MKI (1969-1974) |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 7 July 2010 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Capri MKI (1969-1974) - Looking for a stylish Seventies icon? Few come more affordable than Ford's European pony car, the Capri. But as RICHARD DREDGE explains, good survivors are getting hard to find. | ||||
| Article |
British beef |
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| Publication | Classics Monthy May 2010 | |||
| British beef - Born into a difficult era, these three sporting coupes today offer style, performance and value. MGB GT V8, Ford Capri 3000, Sunbeam Rapier H120. | ||||
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Buying Power - Ford Capri MKI and 2 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 12 April 2007 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Capri MKI and 2 - The Capri was the Ford's European realisation of the Mustang concept, and, in its own smaller way, just as successful as its US cousin. RICHARD GUNN cuts to the chase on buying the first two generations of Ford's classic sporty coupe, with advice from Classic Ford specialist Roger Chinery of Affordable Classics. | ||||
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Timewarp classics: No 16 - Ford Capri: 1969 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 15 June 2006 | |||
| Timewarp classics: No 16 - Ford Capri: 1969 - Do you rremember a time when a new motoring kid hit the block? It was smooth, fast and desirable, and became know as the 'Car you always promised yourself. 'KEITH ADAMS recalls 1969's biggest moments, and takes a ride in the Ford Capri. | ||||
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Buying Power - Ford Capri Mk 1 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 18 November 2004 | |||
| Buying Power - Ford Capri Mk 1 - RICHARD GUNN looks at buying the first generation of the car you always promised yourself, Ford’s eponymous Capri Mk 1. | ||||
| Article |
Starter Classic - Ford Capri |
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| Publication | Classic & Sports Car October 2004 | |||
| Starter Classic - Ford Capri - The ’car you always promised yourself' is now an affordable first classic, explains Malcolm McKay. | ||||
| Article |
Road Test - Ford Capri MK1 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Weekly 14th January 2004 | |||
| Road Test - Ford Capri MK1 - Built 1969-75, four-seater coupé, front-engined, rear-wheel-drive, 1300-3000cc. | ||||
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Classic Car Mart May 2003 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Car Mart May 2003 | |||
| Ford Capri Mk1. It started a whole new motoring trend, with exoctic styling and simple engineering. Paul Guinness drives a smart car. | ||||
| Article |
Classic Ford March 2003 pg 8 |
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| Publication | Classic Ford March 2003 | |||
| MKI Capri 3-Litre GT. Yellow Fever. A chance encounter at the lights and Lee Carter was struck down with a serious motoring affliction. The cure? Bagging the smartest Capri in Essex. | ||||
| 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. | ||||
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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 | ||||
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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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