1970 Capri spa 24 hour winner / le mans up for sale

[DBSV8]

noticed this famous Capri up for sale
1971 Ford Capri RS2600 Group 2 Chassis No. GAECKU19998







Ford Cologne factory built Group 2 race car • 1971 winner of the 24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps • Fully prepared for the most prestigious events, both on road or track
Especially for Touring car racing, the RS 2600 model was launched as a homologation special. With the help of Peter Ashcroft, the 2.6 litre V6 was modified to displace just under 3.0 litres. Fitted with the Weslake heads and Kugelfischer Fuel Injection the OHV V6 engine produced well over 290 bhp. Compared to its nearest and usually more powerful rivals, the Capri RS was as light as the proverbial feather, which gave it an edge over its competition.
Featured here is one of the very few factory built Cologne Capris, raced with great success in the European Touring Car Championship from 1971 onwards. The 2600RS was mainly raced by the Spanish ex-Formula 1 driver and Ford Works pilot Alex Soler-Roig. The Spaniard often teamed up with Dieter Glemser for the long distance endurance races, this combination proved to be extremely successful and culminated in the overall win of the 24 hours of Spa-Francorchamps in 1971.



At this early stage of the season the car was still painted in its grey-blue livery, this has been charged for marketing reasons shortly after. We are currently investigating in cooperation with Ford Cologne further race results of GAECKU19998, it is very likely that this car was also entered by Ford Cologne in 1972 at the Nürburgring with Glemser/Mass and at Le Mans with Soler-Roig/Glemser, now in its current blue/white Ford livery.

After its active racing career, the car was purchased from the factory by Soler-Roig, who used the car for promotional reasons in a Ford dealership in Spain. We have been told that the car remained there in very original condition for more than twenty years, before it was purchased by Yvan Mahe, who extensively restored the car in 2003. Mahe confirmed in a letter that he discovered the Capri in very good and original overall condition, although the car was tired after having been stored idle for decades. Today the car is presented in very fine condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. The correct Weslake engine has been recently overhauled by Mader in Switzerland. All other important factory details as the very special electrical system (see dashboard), the rear oil tank as well as the factory body strengthening are on the car.

After the full restoration the car has been driven at Le Mans Classic, at the Tour Auto and the Tour Espana. At these very prestigious events the Capri well proved its overall performance and can be seen as a future entry ticket for high class race meetings as Le Mans Classic, the Masters Series, the Tour Auto and various national championships.

[Renn Sport]

I saw this or a very simlar car race at 2006 le Mans Classic. They look and sound awesome.

The only Capri for me.

[graeme36s]

one word, beautiful

[DBSV8]

I would love to own this Capri unfortunately it is probably worth around 150k so iout of my price range.


However ive Started work on my 1970 Cologne ,


Here it is sat in France with the engine out in preporation for fitting a 7 Litre LS7 engine , should make for an interesting track day car.

Edited by DBSV8 on Thursday 13th August 09:38

[L100NYY]

DBSV8 said:

should make for an interesting track day car.

I should say so

[Soovy]

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 3000GXL.





Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Edited by Soovy on Thursday 13th August 13:33

[L100NYY]

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

[Renn Sport]

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

Least its still out there on the road! You have chance to get it back.

[Soovy]

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

You are fookin JOKING me?

I am serious. I have cash to buy that car at any price.

Where is it?


Please tell me you're not messing, because my dad is dead, and this is important to me.

Edited by Soovy on Thursday 13th August 14:33

[Soovy]

Renn Sport said:

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

Least its still out there on the road! You have chance to get it back.

HOLY HELL

[L100NYY]

All I know is that the current owner has had it since 16.09.85 and it had a colour change 17.09.85. It could well be just sitting off the road somewhere possibly.

[Soovy]

L100NYY said:

All I know is that the current owner has had it since 16.09.85 and it had a colour change 17.09.85. It could well be just sitting off the road somewhere possibly.

Oh god NO.

Is there any way of finding who is the Registered Keeper?

[L100NYY]

Soovy said:

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

You are fookin JOKING me?

I am serious. I have cash to buy that car at any price.

Where is it?


Please tell me you're not messing, because my dad is dead, and this is important to me.

I really am trying to help chap, I would say that the next step is to to contact the capri register and see if the car is listed with them. I did go onto their site for you but you have to join before you can find out anything by the looks of it,.

[Soovy]

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

L100NYY said:

Soovy said:

BTC 440L where are you now?!

Dad's petrol blue 300GXL.


Only years too late did I really what a totally COOL car my Dad had.

If anyone knows where it is, there's ten grand in it for you.

Well I can tell you that it is now maroon and is running a 1600cc lump. Changed colour in 1985.

Edited by L100NYY on Thursday 13th August 13:34

You are fookin JOKING me?

I am serious. I have cash to buy that car at any price.

Where is it?


Please tell me you're not messing, because my dad is dead, and this is important to me.

I really am trying to help chap, I would say that the next step is to to contact the capri register and see if the car is listed with them. I did go onto their site for you but you have to join before you can find out anything by the looks of it,.

Thanks, mate.

God if I can find that car I will restore it to brand new and treasure it for ever.

So many memories.

[L100NYY]

I'm just seeing if I can find out any more for you.............

[L100NYY]

It's untaxed at present -

VEHICLE ENQUIRY Services Provided By DVLA:

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for BTC 440L are:

Date of Liability 02 08 1985
Date of First Registration 15 06 1973
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1600CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour MAROON
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £104.50
12 Months Rate £190.00

[Soovy]

L100NYY said:

It's untaxed at present -

VEHICLE ENQUIRY Services Provided By DVLA:

The enquiry is complete

The vehicle details for BTC 440L are:

Date of Liability 02 08 1985
Date of First Registration 15 06 1973
Year of Manufacture Not Available
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 1600CC
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type Petrol
Export Marker Not Applicable
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour MAROON
Vehicle Type Approval null
The information contained on this page is correct at the time of enquiry.
Vehicle Excise Duty Rate for vehicle
6 Months Rate £104.50
12 Months Rate £190.00

So it definintely hasn't been scrapped?

[L100NYY]

It's not registered on the database as scrapped no. I would guess that it's probably residing in a shed somewhere.

I think that it would be worth contacting http://www.capri2register.co.uk/ to see if they can help further.

[Soovy]

L100NYY said:

It's not registered on the database as scrapped no. I would guess that it's probably residing in a shed somewhere.

I think that it would be worth contacting http://www.capri2register.co.uk/ to see if they can help further.

Thanks mate. Really, thanks.

[L100NYY]

Soovy said:

L100NYY said:

It's not registered on the database as scrapped no. I would guess that it's probably residing in a shed somewhere.

I think that it would be worth contacting http://www.capri2register.co.uk/ to see if they can help further.

Thanks mate. Really, thanks.

My pleasure soovy, if I think of anything else I will let you know. Please keep me posted how you get on as this kind of thing fascinates me, my father and I have spent the last ten years or more tracking down a relatives Bugattis so I'm becoming a dab hand at this now!