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1980 Mercury Capri (barn Find) Very Rare on 2040-cars

US $6,500.00
Year:1980 Mileage:78541 Color: Medium Bittersweet Metallic /
 Black
Location:

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States

Madison Heights, Michigan, United States
Advertising:
Transmission:5-Speed
Body Type:3-Door Hatchback
Engine:2.3
Vehicle Title:Clear
Fuel Type:Gasoline
VIN: 0F14A646412 Year: 1980
Number of Cylinders: 4
Make: Mercury
Model: Capri
Drive Type: 5-Speed
Options: Sunroof, Cassette Player, Leather Seats
Mileage: 78,541
Power Options: Air Conditioning
Sub Model: L
Exterior Color: Medium Bittersweet Metallic
Warranty: NO
Interior Color: Black
Trim: L
Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This car does not run right now. I want you to be there when we start the car! The Car has been sitting in a garage for the past 10-years. The owner told me that the car only was driven 1-Time in a light dusting of snow. He drove it to work one day and it snowed and he was caught in the snow. Took it to the car wash and cleared the underside and engine bay using 5.00 in quarters. The cars was undercoating with (Tuff-Kote) Brand and look at the pictures and you will see this is a super rare deal. Original Pant, and this cars interior is All Original! Very Rare! The Car is in Madison Heights, Michigan."

Godspeed 1-1980 Mercury Capri (L) Built in Dearborn Michigan, 3-Door Hatch, 2.3 Motor (Non-Turbo), 5-Speed, A/C, PS, PB, Interval wipers, Am/Fm Cass, With Power Amp Option, Center console with Display, Original Dash cover, Seats are super nice, Original carpet, Original Sunroof bag and strap down. This car has been sitting in a garage in Rochchester Hills, Michigan its whole life. This car has the Original Paint and pin stripping and is super clean, only driven 1 time in the snow. And the customer spent 5.00 in quarters cleaning the car under side of the car. I have the Original TRX Wheels with the Original tires. The wheels were added 10-years ago and will need some tires. This car is not running right now and when you came and look at it I will put new plugs and wires on the car. I just want you to see the Original plugs and wires on this rare find. Look at all the pictures and you will see just how sweet this car is. Call Godspeed Motorsports at 864-304-2658. We Have The Peace That You Need.


Buyer is to pay any shipping cost to move this car, and must be moved within 10-days of purchasing the car.

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