CORGI VANGUARDS 1:43 - Ford Capri Mk2 3.0 Ghia - Saturn Gold - VA15406
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This 1:43 Vanguards Ford Capri model is a replica of one built at Ford’s Cologne Plant in West Germany in January 1977. It was first registered on 2nd March 1977 as a dealer demonstrator by Ford main dealer, Cowies, Stoke, Staffordshire.
Cowies sold it to Kathleen Emery in July 1977 for £4,449, although she also part-exchanged her yellow 1974 Capri, which had covered 14,630 miles. Emery loved this car, which was a wedding present, and retained it until July 1995. It was then advertised in Classic and Sports Car magazine’s classifieds with an advert that said, ‘probably the finest original car of its type in existence, one lady owner from new, 26,000 miles, FSH, a beautiful original car in pristine condition’.
It was purchased by Yorkshire-based Capri enthusiast Andrew Richardson, who was so impressed with the car that he decided to meticulously detail it to concours condition. He rebuilt the suspension, replicating the factory’s spring-rate paint markings in the process, then had the wheels refurbished and fitted with new period-correct Pirelli CN36 tyres. He also had a small amount of paintwork done to eradicate some stone chips on the front and behind the rear wheel arches.
He kept a meticulous record of every job in a file and retained the car until May 2023. The resultant, perfect, as-new, 28,000-mile car was offered for sale by KGF Classic Cars and purchased in June 2024 by Greater Manchester-based Lee Davidson, a passionate Ford collector, who cherishes it.
- Part of Corgi's Vanguards collection.
- Limited Edition of 1600 pieces with numbered card included.
- 1:43 Scale Diecast Metal Model