Nice Capri on Carsales

http://www.carsales.com.a...70&show=photos&index=1

This looks like quite a nice car, especially in that colour. The sort of car you hope never becomes a V8 conversion.

OMG !!!    Very nice looking, but jeeesz !!
And it looks like a Deluxe (base) model too !

Yep does look good.
Regarding value I suppose it all comes how much somebody is willing to pay.
Prob is reasonable price if you take into account body work, trim, mechanicals
It really all comes down to the quality of the resto and if you want to buy a car and not having to spend any money and can start enjoying it straight away. 
We all probably know somebody who has brought a car and had ambitions to restore it and it has either cost them three times what they expected, or it is still sitting in the garage waiting to be restored as finding the time to complete the resto yourself is also a factor for some people.
Just my thoughts

ford3000gt

Also, Capri's only ever had a 4 seat capacity, is that a Carsales glitch or the owners?

There was the odd Capri which was complianced as a 5 seater, and would have had a centre seatbelt for the backseat. A quick look at the compliance plate would confirm.

As for recent values/sale prices, I'm just as surprised as most people. Given what the last two Shannons auctions realised for 4cyl non-GT cars, it would certainly be interesting to see what an original GTV6 would make there.

Cheers
Jamie

I have been searching for either a Capri or Escort MK 1 and sorry to say, most of the cars I see are just like this one, overpriced 1600's. A fully restored car and I mean professionaly restored not full of bog and sprayed in someone's garage is worth paying for but I am unable to find even a half decent car. I also reckon as these prices rise cars will be seen as investments and in the end we wil see less and less cars out and about. I should say this Capri does look a pro resto but is still a 1600. Just my opinion.

I think "don't bitch" might be be a tad strong. Everyone has the right on a forum to have what is their opinion. I agree with Owen and I repeat, that I am looking for the fun aspect not the dollar value. Investments are boring and I have them covered in other ways. I think it just might be that I am not willing to pay these prices. The couple of good and very good 1600's have been for sale for weeks and have yet to sell? Just my opinion guys, no offence meant or taken.

It is always an interesting topic regarding car prices.
I suppose it is very hard to put an exact figure  on cars values.
In my opinion it all comes down to what you want and if you are prepared to spend.
This also effects lots of other items for sale, houses, artwork and etc. 
We all prob know somebody who has paid a ridiculous amount for a "toy" be it a motor cycle, classic car, boat, shack or holiday home and if you think about it if you really enjoy the use or your "hobby" or "interest" and you can afford it then go for it.
I think the value of nice classic cars are on the rise again after the bubble burst a few years ago.
Regarding the price of GT V6's, I was in the market for a nice one for a few years and the advertised ones below 20K still needed repairs so it is hard to put a price on them going off recent sales.
Again only my opinion and the car in response to this thread does look nice. 
 
 

Jamie, I have viewed and photographed scores of Capri compliance plates in my constant search for the complete coding story of these cars and not one of them has ever had anything other than a 4 in the Seating Cap. box! If you have seen a Capri with a lap seat belt fitted in the centre of the rear seat, I'd suggest that it has been installed aftermarket by the owner or a dealer who wasn't aware that the Capri was only ever legally complianced as a 4 seater car. IF, you can show me a 5 in the Seating Cap. box of a Capri compliance plate, then I'll stand corrected. Terry

 
This has always made me wonder as you often see them advertised as 5 seaters but mine is stamped as a 4 seater, I could never work out why