A TV automotive legend, Bodie’s 3-litre Ford Capri from the long running series The Professionals, sold for £55,000 at H&H Classics auction at Duxford yesterday, setting a new world record for a 3-litre Capri...
The Professionals Ford Capri breaks world record
In the Professionals aired on ITV from 1977 to 1983 with 57 episodes produced, Bodie (acted by Lewis Collins) is an ex-paratrooper, mercenary and SAS sergeant, ruthless and willing to take on criminals on their own terms. His Strato Silver Capri was as much a star as the human leads themselves and will be fondly remembered by millions who loved the series.
Estimated to sell for £35,000 - £45,000, the 1978 Ford Capri 3.0S on offer featured in seven episodes of The Professionals (Series 2) but carried the fake registration ‘UOO 303T’ during filming. A notably early example taken from Ford’s press fleet, its iconic Strato Silver livery was complemented by a tartan plaid Fishnet Recaro interior. Extensively restored two years ago the former TV star is now in very good condition and has even graced the front cover of Classic Ford magazine (Summer 2015 issue).
Damian Jones, Sales Manager at H&H Classic, says: "This classic car is also a wonderful piece of entertainment memorabilia. Classic cars and film props are two of the fastest growing areas in collecting where we have seen values soar. You only have to think of Julie Garland’s little gingham dress from the Wizard of Oz which sold recently for $1.5m to have some idea where this film memorabilia market is going."