‘A phoenix from the ashes’, Ford Capri destroyed in fire is restored into top condition and could fetch £50,000
A FORD Capri is expected to fetch £50,000 at auction after the car was restored into a top condition after being destroyed in a fire.
The 1984 Ford “Tickford Turbo” Capri has been described as a “phoenix arising from the ashes” for the magnificent motor’s rebuild.
The flashy Aston Martin-built motor was also described as the “Holy Grail” of Capris by Classic Car Auctions.
The Capri faced a tragic end to its life when it was caught in an engine fire in 2019 that left it a battered mess.
Many felt it was in a state beyond repair and gave up on the speedster.
But one buyer held on to hope and put the car through a rigorous restoration process that spanned across three long years.
This particular car was cut short in its prime by an engine fire, but has been returned to spectacular form, like a Phoenix arising from the ashes
Classic Car Auctions
Classic Car Auctions said: “This particular car was cut short in its prime by an engine fire, but has been returned to spectacular form, like a Phoenix arising from the ashes.
“Well-known within the Tickford community, it is now superbly presented in gleaming pearlescent white with an unmarked Grey Recaro interior and offers 0-60mph in 6.0 seconds and 140mph.”
The immaculate repair job saw the motor’s shell be completely ripped apart and put back to just the bare metal.
A set of new panels were fitted to replace those that were charred in the flames.
Then to make it look like a brand-new car it was treated to a fresh coat of white paint to make it stand out on any roads across the UK.
After being burnt out the engine – that had only covered 42,000 miles before the fire – was completely rebuilt and had a new wiring loom fitted.
The auction company say: “It’s believed that in excess of £50,000 has been invested on bringing this rare Tickford back from its early demise and it’s now ‘new-pin’ ready.”
The auctioneers added that the remarkable Capri will be featured in the Classic Ford magazine in a rare move that is set to “further enhance its exposure and provenance”.
The Tickford Turbo Capri will go under the hammer at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show Sale at the NEC in Birmingham on the weekend of March 23-24.
Ford Capri’s are an ever-popular car to be restored back to their former glory.
The Capri was designed to be the Ford Mustang of Europe and became one of the most sought after cars in the UK.
Nearly 1.9 million units were sold between 1968 and 1986, making it one of Ford’s most successful models.
A mint 1976 Ford Capri recently hit the market for a bargain £9,250 and the rare Mk2 Ghia Automatic comes in original white and has only 71,000 miles on the clock.
It comes as a 1985 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection was listed on eBay for just £3,950.
But the next owner must be prepared to undertake a full restoration to get the vintage motor back on the road.
While a gorgeous 1986 Capri has hit the market in Essex.
With 119,500 miles on the clock the car could fetch up to £40,000.