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24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

N No Reserve
A Alumni
Sold for $10,000 on 10/27/23comments-icon82Comments
No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

This 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo remained registered with its original owner in California until 2022, and the seller purchased it on BaT in September 2022 and has since added approximately 1k of the 24k miles shown. It is finished in Cardinal Red over gray cloth and is powered by a turbocharged 1.6-liter inline-four paired with a five-speed manual transaxle. Equipment includes a black vinyl convertible top, 15″ alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, pop-up headlights, air conditioning, and cruise control. This Capri is now offered at no reserve with a clean California title in the seller’s name.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

The car is finished in Cardinal Red and features a black vinyl convertible top with a plastic rear window. Additional exterior equipment includes a rear spoiler, pop-up headlights, integrated front fog lights, and black mirror caps and door handles. The Carfax report notes that the right-front corner of the vehicle sustained damage in March 2022 with no additional information provided. A scratch on the front bumper has been touched up. Noted imperfections include evidence of paintwork on the hood, a scrape on the right-front corner, and a dent in the left-rear quarter panel. The trunk lid struts are said to require replacement, and the soft top rear window was replaced in preparation for sale.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

Three-spoke 15″ alloy wheels are mounted with 195/55 Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 tires said to have been installed in September 2022. Multiple wheels have blemishes. Power steering and a performance-tuned fully independent suspension came standard on the XR2, and braking is provided by four-wheel discs. A brake fluid flush was reportedly performed in August 2023.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

The 2+2 cabin features reclining front bucket seats and a fold-down rear bench upholstered in patterned gray cloth. Appointments include driver’s seat lumbar support, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, a lockable glove box, and an AM/FM cassette stereo linked to an 80-watt amplifier and four speakers. The air-conditioning system has been repaired and the left door armrest and pull have been replaced since the previous auction. The stereo is intermittently inoperative.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 140-mph speedometer, a tachometer, and gauges for fuel level, coolant temperature, oil pressure, and voltage. The seller notes intermittent inaccurate readings from the coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges. The six-digit odometer shows 24k miles, approximately 1k of which were added under current ownership. The Carfax report’s most recent entry notes a mileage entry higher than what is currently shown on the odometer.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

The turbocharged and intercooled 1.6-liter inline-four features electronic fuel injection and was factory rated at 132 horsepower and 136 lb-ft of torque. The seller states that an oil leak from the valve cover was repaired since the previous auction and the spark plugs and ignition wires were replaced in September 2022. The car most recently passed a California emissions inspection in August 2023.

No Reserve: 24k-Mile 1992 Mercury Capri XR2 Turbo 5-Speed

Power is sent to the front wheels through a five-speed manual transaxle. Additional photos of the underside are provided in the gallery. The seller notes corrosion on underside components.

The Carfax report notes the aforementioned March 2022 damage report, higher mileage entry, and registration history in California since new.

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Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $10,000 by SunAngel
Auction Ended October 27, 2023 at 1:07PM PT
Bids 23
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BaT Essentials

Seller: RidleysRides
Location: Redondo Beach, California 90277
Listing Details
  • Chassis: 6MPCT0366N8605856
  • CA-Registered Since New
  • 24k Miles Shown
  • Turbocharged 1.6L Inline-Four
  • Five-Speed Manual Transaxle
  • Cardinal Red Paint
  • Gray Cloth Upholstery
  • Black Vinyl Convertible Top
  • 15" Three-Spoke Wheels
  • Pop-Up Headlights
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Rear Spoiler
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #125480