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The two vehicles were sold as one lot on Saturday afternoon in recognition of their cultural significance.<\/p>\n
After a lengthy process, the pair eventually hit the hammer for \u00a3166,000 after a telephone bidder rang in to secure the vehicles.<\/p>\n
Iconic Auctioneers, who ran the auction at the Silverstone Festival, stressed the models were of \u201chistorical importance\u201d.<\/p>\n
The Capri was also one of the most sought-after vehicles of the generation which still makes the cars iconic among older generations.<\/p>\n
Iconic Auctioneers explained: \u201cDesigned to be the Ford Mustang of Europe, the mind-boggling array of options meant that the Capri could be whatever you wanted it to be; just like the Mustang.<\/p>\n
DON’T MISS <\/strong> We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info<\/p>\n “The Capri was in fact a far more varied animal with engines ranging from 1,300cc to 3,100cc as well as a myriad of trim specifications. The most popular engine was the 1,600cc unit, but the object of most desire was the 3-litre version, which was available from the 1969 Mk 1 through to 1981 as the 3.0 S.<\/p>\n \u201cOver time, the 3.0 S became synonymous with our action duo and undoubtedly inspired a generation of car enthusiasts whilst coincidentally giving a bit of a boost to Ford’s performance car market.\u201d<\/p>\n Bodie\u2019s silver Ford Capri was first registered to the Ford Motor Company for the filming of Series Four in 1980.<\/p>\n The model has appeared on screen more than all of the cars used in the five seasons of The Professionals. The Capri was restored in 2021 with attention to detail, retaining many of the original features including the interior.<\/p>\n The car\u2019s original engine and gearbox have been fully reconditioned while the model has just under 54,000 miles on the clock.<\/p>\n
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