THE CLASSIC AND PERFORMANCE CAR SPECTACULAR SALE 1st June 2024

classiccarauctions.co.uk + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 145 LOT 638 Estimate: £15,000 - £20,000 1979 FORD ESCORT POPULAR PLUS ‘CAPITAL’ EDITION A limited edition Escort developed by London Ford main dealers exclusively for the Greater London Area with only 9,319 recorded miles. • Based upon the Ford Escort Popular Plus 4-Door Saloon, the ‘Capital’ is believed to be one of the rarest Ford limited editions ever • Just one owner until 2019 with one keeper since • An incredible recorded mileage at the time of viewing of just 9,319 • Available in just two colours, Capital Red (600 units) or Orchid Metallic (400 units) • All distributed through London Dealers only, in conjunction with Capital Radio 95.8MHz/194M • The desirable specification consisted of unique ‘Capital ‘ decals, a radio stereo cassette system and centre console, heated rear window, reclining seats with head rests, inertia reel seat belts, a rear fog lamp and hazard warning flashers • ’The Capital car for Capital people’ for the all- inclusive sum of £2,995 when first released • With very few ‘Capital ‘ Escorts thought to still exist, this is a rare and possibly unrepeatable opportunity to add to any serious Ford Collection Lot Details Reg: AMU 148T Chassis no.: BBAFWE79760 Odometer: 9,320 MOT expiry: Exempt Consignor: Charles Smalley Telephone No: 07421 007866 Vendor Condition Report: Overall: 107 / 135 ««««¶ More Details Lot 638 Bid On Lot 638