Lot 17(Lot numbers are our reference, not an auction.)Ford
Capri 2600 RS Weslake1972
Group 2 Weslake V6, 330 hp. A seventies touring car icon.
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- Year
- 1972
- Registration
- The Netherlands
- Category
- Motorsport, Touring cars
Overview
The Ford Capri 2600 RS Weslake is a testament to the golden era of European touring car racing. Its Weslake-developed 2.6-litre V6 combines power and responsiveness with an unmistakable sound, on the road and on the track.
The partnership with Weslake Engineering lifted the Capri RS to another level, and its success in Group 2 and the DRM cemented its reputation. With its fastback silhouette and aggressive nose it remains one of the most charismatic racing saloons of the seventies, and a prized piece for collectors and historic racers alike.
Highlights
- Period victories 1971–1973: Spa 24 Hours, Nürburgring 6 Hours, Fuji, Silverstone, Le Mans 24 Hours, Salzburgring, Kyalami, Zandvoort
- Associated drivers: Dieter Glemser, Jackie Stewart, Hans-Joachim Stuck, John Fitzpatrick, Jochen Mass, Hans Heyer
Specification
File DD-17- Year
- 1972–1973
- Engine
- Weslake V6, 2,600 cc
- Power
- 330 hp at 7,200 rpm
- Class
- Group 2, DRM
Assessed by
Yves den Doelder
25+ years in automotive valuations and brokerage
