Ford Capri Mk1 1600GT XLR in Metallic Fern Green

This Ford Capri Mk1 1600GT XLR Diecast Model Car is Metallic Fern Green and has working wheels and also comes in a display case. It is made by Vanguards and is 1:43 scale (approx. 9cm / 3.5in long). The XLR modelled was registered new to Ford Motor Company - Dagenham on 6th October 1969 for publicity work. It was then sold for 973 - a 'discounted price' - on 20th November 1969 to Mr C Gillott of Dartford; a fact recorded on paperwork headed 'Receivables Accounting Room - Dagenham - Essex'. He covered over 60 -000 miles and kept it until April 1998 when it was sold to Ian Bell of Cumbernauld - who worked on it but rarely used it. In 2009 new owner Mitch Hughes from Oban - re-commissioned it and used it regularly. Since mid 2015 it's been owned and partially restored by Ford enthusiasts Petrina and Peter Westaway - from Devon - as part of their small collection.

The Capri was launched in 1969 under the tag line 'The car you always promised yourself' and - with endorsement from F1 World Champion Jackie Stewart - was an immediate sales hit. Ford's option pack policy meant each Capri could be tailored to their customer's own specification - for a price. The XL pack offered a more luxurious interior - while the R indicated sporting matt-black enhancements to the sills - rear centre panel and bonnet. Available with engines ranging from 1300cc to 3000cc the Capri was a marketing and sales revolution which changed the way cars would be specified and marketed in Europe. FEV 278H appeared in the Glasgow-based gangster film 'Neds' - which was set in the early 1970s and directed by Peter Mullan. Limited edition of 1400 pieces worldwide complete with numbered certificate.