Ford Capri RS3100
Overview
| Produced: |
1973-1974, 200 produced. |
|---|---|
| Types: |
Coupe,2 doors,2 seats(2+2 Sports Coupe) |
As part of the Ford racing programme another homologation special Capri appeared in 1973, the RS3100. Ford had to build a 1,000 versions of this very special road going model and it was quickly discontinued in 1974. As with the RS2600 a standard Capri body was used, the only major changes being a large rear spoiler, 1/4 bumpers and alloy wheels.
A special 3,091cc V6 engine powered the RS3100 and ventilated disc brakes were fitted to improve braking performance. Due to the limited production run, very few of these impressive cars have survived today.
Source: Motorbase
Engines
| Capacity | Config | Model | Bore/Stroke | CR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3091cc | V6 OHV |
Auction Sales History
| Lot Num |
Description | Auctioneer | Date | Hammer Price | Hammer Price (inc premium) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 633 | Ford Capri RS 3100 | Bonhams | 8 Sep 2012 | Not sold | |
| 487 | Ford Capri RS3100 Coup� | Bonhams | 1 Jul 2011 | £20000.00 | £23000.00 |
| 211 | Ford Capri 3100 | Coys | 15 Jan 2011 | Not sold | |
| 09 | Ford Capri RS3100 Coupé | Historics at Brooklands | 25 Sep 2010 | - | £17321.00 |
| 34 | Ford Capri RS 3100 | H&H Sales Limited | 16 Sep 2009 | - | £11000.00 |
| 653 | Ford Capri RS3100 | Coys | 18 Jul 2009 | Not sold | |
| 338 | 1974 Ford Capri MkII 3.0S Race Coupe | Bonhams | 19 Sep 2008 | Not sold | |
| 517 | 1974 Ford Capri RS3100 Coupé | Bonhams | 11 Jul 2008 | £13500.00 | £15525.00 |
| 006 | Ford Capri RS3100 (1974) | H&H Sales Limited | 10 Apr 2002 | - | £2750.00 |
| 043 | Ford Capri RS3100 (1974) | H&H Sales Limited | 23 Nov 1995 | Not sold | |
| 004 | Ford GT40 Replica (1981) | Coys | 19 Sep 1995 | - | €9350.00 |
Magazine Articles
| Title | Pages | Options | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Article |
1974 Ford Capri RS3100 |
70 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics November 2007 | |||
| 1974 Ford Capri RS3100 - Dave Hurst is so passionate about Ford Capris that he honeymooned in one. But what he really lusted after was an RS3100 homologation special - even a rotten one that would take him five long years to restore... | ||||
| Article |
Capri v Firenza |
54 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics February 2007 | |||
| Capri v Firenza - With miners' strikes, the three-day week, an oil crisis, lower speed limits and petrol-rationing making headlines in Britain, it could be argued the early Seventies wasn't the best of times to develop thirsty, high performance coupés. But, despite the desperate economic situation, there were sound reasons for the launch of the Ford RS3100 and Vauxhall HP Firenza. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Guide - 1969-1987 Ford Capri |
98 |
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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 |
Our Cars |
38 |
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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. | ||||
| Article |
Side by Side - Sport for all |
26 |
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| Publication | Practical Classics October 2001 | |||
| Side by Side - Sport for all - John Simister charts the rise of homologated cars. BMW 3.0 CSL, Ford Capri RS3100, Vauxhall Chevette 2300 HSR, Rover Vitesse Twin-Plenum, Ford Sierra Cosworth RS500. | ||||
| Article |
Fast Fords - Red hot and blue |
46 |
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| Publication | Octane March 2012 | |||
| Fast Fords - Red hot and blue - Ever since Henry dreamed up the flathead V8 there have been fast factory Fords - but it was the European cars that defined the last two-door saloon. 1966 Lotus Cortina, 1974 Ford Escort RS1600, 1974 Ford Capri RS3100, 1979 Ford Escort RS2000, 1957 Ford Sierra RS Cosworth. | ||||
| Article |
Buying Power - Ford Capri Mk 1 |
24 |
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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 |
182 |
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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 |
Classic Car Mart May 2003 pg 8 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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