Unveiled at the 1973 Glasgow Motor Show, the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations division conceived and produced the equivalent of the Ford Germany made RS2600 'Homologation Special' entitled the RS3100, a very rare example of which is offered here today. For whilst the FIA International Group 2 regulations of the day decreed that 1,000 identical cars had to be produced to qualify for international competition such as the prestigious European Touring Car Championship, it seems likely that only some 200 road-going super-Capris, like this, were ever completed at the Merseyside plant for the righthand drive market. For racing, the RS3100 had the benefit of a Ford-Cosworth 3.4-litre quad-cam conversion, whilst for the street cars, the standard 3-litre 60 degree V6 was over-bored to 3,091cc, gas-flowed with 9.0:1 compression ratio, fitted with blue rocker covers and supplied by a downdraught twin-choke Weber to achieve 148bhp at 500rpm. Although the basis of the car was mainly 3000GT, AVO did employ RS2600 ventilated disc brakes of 9.75in diameter and incorporated September 1972 upgrades such as Granada-style fascia, quadruple 3000GXL headlamps, matt black panels under the doors and stiffer Directors Settings for the dampers. Apart from RS3100 badges, other external identifying features included RS 6J x 12 cast alloy wheels, sporty-looking front quarter-bumpers and a very pronounced boot-mounted ducktail as standard to boost traction, stability in cross-winds and aerodynamic performance when racing. Contemporary motoring writers clocked the RS3100 at a staggering 124mph. This very rare RS3100 is finished in stunning Diamond White with black interior and has been subject to a complete restoration a number of years ago. It has driven very few miles since. Highly regarded within the owners club and much admired with its original body shell, it is believed that less than a 100 RS3100's survive today. This very special example has also featured in Classic Ford magazine as well as a number of club events including the Capri 40 th Anniversary at Brooklands this year. With values of BMW CSL's and Shelby Mustangs increasing, the RS3100 represent extremely good value but most importantly, looks great.
Unveiled at the 1973 Glasgow Motor Show, the Ford Advanced Vehicle Operations division conceived and produced the equivalent of the Ford Germany made RS2600 'Homologation Special' entitled the RS3100, a very rare example of which is offered here today. For whilst the FIA International Group 2 regulations of the day decreed that 1,000 identical cars had to be produced to qualify for international competition such as the prestigious European Touring Car Championship, it seems likely that only some 200 road-going super-Capris, like this, were ever completed at the Merseyside plant for the righthand drive market. For racing, the RS3100 had the benefit of a Ford-Cosworth 3.4-litre quad-cam conversion, whilst for the street cars, the standard 3-litre 60 degree V6 was over-bored to 3,091cc, gas-flowed with 9.0:1 compression ratio, fitted with blue rocker covers and supplied by a downdraught twin-choke Weber to achieve 148bhp at 500rpm. Although the basis of the car was mainly 3000GT, AVO did employ RS2600 ventilated disc brakes of 9.75in diameter and incorporated September 1972 upgrades such as Granada-style fascia, quadruple 3000GXL headlamps, matt black panels under the doors and stiffer Directors Settings for the dampers. Apart from RS3100 badges, other external identifying features included RS 6J x 12 cast alloy wheels, sporty-looking front quarter-bumpers and a very pronounced boot-mounted ducktail as standard to boost traction, stability in cross-winds and aerodynamic performance when racing. Contemporary motoring writers clocked the RS3100 at a staggering 124mph. This very rare RS3100 is finished in stunning Diamond White with black interior and has been subject to a complete restoration a number of years ago. It has driven very few miles since. Highly regarded within the owners club and much admired with its original body shell, it is believed that less than a 100 RS3100's survive today. This very special example has also featured in Classic Ford magazine as well as a number of club events including the Capri 40 th Anniversary at Brooklands this year. With values of BMW CSL's and Shelby Mustangs increasing, the RS3100 represent extremely good value but most importantly, looks great.
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