Description
Highlights:
– 2.9-litre Cosworth 24-valve V6 engine with electronic fuel injection, petrol, 5-speed manual transmission
– Restored and modified between 2020 and 2023 as a replica of the Capri RS 2600 that raced at the 1973 24 Hours of Le Mans
– Bodyshell media-blasted and restored on a rotisserie, with fibreglass bonnet, boot lid, front wings and front panel
– Six-point OMP roll cage, bucket seats, harnesses and aluminium dashboard
– Reported weight of just 985 kg with 210 hp, French registration and technical inspection valid until 2028
The private seller offers for sale this 1973 Ford Capri 2600 GT, powered by a 2.9-litre Cosworth 24-valve V6 engine, paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. Few European coupés of the early seventies have the racing pedigree of the Ford Capri RS 2600, and this car has been rebuilt to recreate the blue and white machine that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1973, complete with the number 53, Texaco livery and period-style gold three-piece wheels.
The Ford Capri was introduced in 1969 as Europe’s answer to the American pony car: a long bonnet, a fastback roofline and a wide range of engines to suit every budget. The Capri soon became a fixture in touring car racing across Europe, and the RS 2600 homologation special, with its fuel-injected 2.6-litre Cologne V6, carried that success onto the circuits of the continent, including the Le Mans 24 Hours. Today the early Capri is a sought-after classic, and racing replicas of this kind are especially appreciated by drivers who want to use their car on track days and historic events.
According to the seller, this Capri 2600 GT was restored and modified between 2020 and 2023. The bodyshell was media-blasted and restored on a rotisserie, then treated with a phosphate primer and epoxy paint. Several panels have been replaced by fibreglass elements: the bonnet, the boot lid, the complete front wings, the front panel, the front spoiler and the rear wing extensions. The side and rear windows are in Makrolon, and the front side windows slide as on the factory model.
The engine is a 2.9-litre Cosworth 24-valve V6 with electronic injection, which the seller states has been overhauled, with a new timing chain and tensioners. It is paired with a reinforced 5-speed gearbox and a reinforced rear axle with a Torsen differential. The seller reports 210 hp for a weight of only 985 kg, as weighed. Other mechanical features include a stainless steel side-exit exhaust with silencer, an aluminium radiator with two electric fans and silicone hoses, four-piston Brembo front calipers with rear discs, four threaded Bilstein coil-overs, adjustable front and rear suspension, a four-link rear suspension with Panhard rod and a 2.8i front anti-roll bar.
The cockpit is pure competition. A six-point OMP roll cage, bolted in place, painted in epoxy and padded with foam and vinyl, surrounds new bucket seats, harnesses, upholstery and trim. The aluminium dashboard and centre console carry a full set of gauges and toggle switches, and there is an adjustable pedal box with a brake bias adjuster, while an aluminium fuel tank with an aviation-style filler cap sits in the boot. Custom three-piece Braid Racing wheels are fitted with 215 tyres at the front and 285 at the rear. The seller also notes that the technical inspection is valid until 2028.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Condition of the interior
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
