Vehicle Description
An exceptionally rare droptop that gives you a unique appearance
and trusty components underneath. That the appeal of owing a
classic like this 1985 Mercury Capri ASC McLaren convertible. The
fact that it's also a loaded affordable V8 classic is just the
cherry on top.
Those who don't know the history of these ASC McLarens are always
curious about what this convertible is, and those in the know just
say "WOW!" That's because these are a rare creation. Costing nearly
as much as a Lincoln coupe when new, there were less than 260 of
these convertibles produced in 1985. The reason for the expense is
because the droptop masters at ASC were contracted to give the
premium Mercury Capri its own upper-level convertible. This
included a new ground effects kit, special hood, and a unique
decklid. It's a two-seater with a flush-fitting roof when the top
is town, just like a Mercedes SL. But we actually like it even more
with the top up, because the profile is truly unique compared to
its Mustang sibling. In fact, this newer blue roof helps highlight
the full color coordinating package that came on these ASC
McLarens. After all, the dark metallic blue and white two-tone is a
unique presentation that draws attention even in the details like
the color-matched honeycomb wheels and standout orange trim.
Inside this one provides the right kind of luxury mixed with
performance. It's loaded with all the right equipment like power
windows, cruise control, and an upgraded AM/FM/CD stereo with aux
inputs for the most modern music players. The wood paneled dash has
plenty of great features, including a full gauge package. And since
many of the main components are sourced from Ford/Mercury, it's
still easy to service this low-batch custom. And while its rarity
means you'll love it for collecting, you also won't be able to
resist taking it out for plenty of weekend adventures. After all
the cloth bucket seats and cold R134a air conditioning mean you can
experience droptop fun while staying cool no matter the time of
year.
As special as this car is inside and out, we love that under the
hood is a trusty 5.0-liter. This was one of the best V8s of the day
and components are plentiful. That means this rare ASC McLaren has
nice power and is easy to maintain. In fact, you can tell from the
condition of everything from the factory air topper to the fresh
belts & wires that this one has been given the respect it deserved
all its life. So while the fuel-injected powerplant has a ton of
easy upgrades available, we are quite happy to see this classic
still looking stock today. And you'll love taking this one out on
the road thanks to a suspension package that helped this car earn
the McLaren part of its name. Plus, the power steering, front disc
brakes, and four-speed automatic transmission w/overdrive make it a
great a great anytime driving choice.
Complete with owner's manual and original warranty card (that shows
it was sold new in Florida), few classics hit all the high notes or
uniqueness, rarity, and affordability. So you know a total package
like this won't stay available for long. Don't miss out, call
today!
