1983 Mercury Capri Rally Sport 5.0 5 Speed Manuel Transmission Rare on 2040-cars
Benton, Arkansas, United States
THIS IS A 1983 MERCURY CAPRI RALLY SPORT, A RARE CAR! IT IS EQUIPPED WITH THE 5.0 ENGINE, 5 SPEED MANUEL TRANSMISSION, POWER STEERING AND FACTORY AIR CONDITION. THE MILEAGE SHOWN IS SUPPOSED TO BE ORIGINAL MILES AND I REALLY BELIEVE IT, BUT ON SELLING THIS CAR, I AM MAKING IT EXEMPT FOR MY PROTECTION. ALL ORIGINAL EXCEPT NEW HEADLINER AND SEATS WERE INSERTED. VERY LITTLE BODY DAMAGE WITH NO RUST AS ARKANSAS DOES NOT HAVE SALT ON THE ROADS. RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT EXCEPT THE TIRES ARE WEAK, BUT I HAVE A NICE SET TO GO ON IT IF YOU WANT TO DRIVE IT HOME. THIS RALLY SPORT IS RARE AND MAKES A GOOD DRAG CAR WITH WIDE BACK TIRES BECAUSE OF THE FACTORY SWELL IN REAR QUARTER PANELS SO MANY PEOPLE WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CAPRI INSTEAD OF A MUSTANG. I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SELL THIS VEHICLE LOCALLY, OR SELL IT ANYTIME AND MAY END THE AUCTION IF THE VEHICLE SELLS. I HAVE SET THE RESERVE AT A REASONABLE PRICE TO PROTECT MY INTEREST. NOTE: IF YOU ARE A NEW USER, OR HAVE 0 FEEDBACKS, YOU WILL NEED TO CALL ME BEFORE BIDDING, IF YOU DO NOT CALL ME, I WILL CANCEL YOUR BIDS. I AM A REGISTERED ARKANSAS DEALER, SO SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE FANTASTIC CLASSIC CARS. AS WITH ALL AUCTION VEHICLES, THIS VEHICLE IS SOLD AS IS, WHERE IS, NO WARRANTIES ARE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, SPEEDOMTER READINGS CANNOT BE VERIFIED, A CLEAR TITLE WILL BE FURNISHED UPON COMPLETION OF DEAL. BANK WIRE TRANSFER OR CASH IS THE ONLY METHOD OF PAYMENT I WILL ACCEPT. WE PREFER YOU COME TO BENTON ARKANSAS TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION, AND WILL FURNISH TRANSPORTATION FROM THE AIRPORT. ALSO I CAN ASSIST IN FINDING TRANSPORTATION SHIPPING IF NEEDED. MY NAME IS RANDY, PLEASE CALL ME AT 501-413-8793 WITH QUESTIONS, AS IT WILL BE DIFFICULT FOR ME TO ANSWER EMAILS
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