1974 Ford Capri 'Stampede'
V8 Coupé by Jeff Uren

Registration No: TTW 865N
Chassis No: GAECPU01693
MOT: August 2025

• Bespoke conversion by BSCC champion, engineer and entrepeneur Jeff Uren
• Believed the only MkII Capri-based Stampede of 8 built
• Incorporating a Ford Boss 302 ‘G Code’ engine with a close ratio Toploader transmission
• Paintwork created by Mechspray of Kent, known for movie-car and custom paint

A British Saloon Car champion and engineer, Jeff Uren, is probably more well-known for his bespoke conversions of Fords in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s by his company Race Proved Performance and Equipment Ltd. Originally built in June 1974 as a 3 Litre Ghia Automatic for the Ford Motor Co management fleet, after a year 'TTW' was sent for the 3-month conversion in the summer of 1975 and destined for a Mr Stamos Fafalios. Believed to be the only MkII Capri-based Stampede, post-conversion, Mr Fafalios sent 'TTW' to receive the ‘Frosted Grape Pearl’ custom paintwork from Mechspary, known for their efforts on movie cars and film props. It was the subject of a refresh by them c.2013. The car’s impact saw it featured in the full-colour centrefold of Hot Car magazine in 1977 and was road-tested by Classic and Sports Car in 2014. Mr Fafalios kept the car until 2013, by which time the Stampede displayed c. 21,500 miles.

Incorporating a Ford Boss 302 (5.0 Litre) ‘G Code’ homologation engine designed for Trans Am racing, it’s married to a Toploader close-ratio 4-speed manual transmission - renowned for high-performance strength and durability - and an Atlas rear axle, appropriately uprated suspension and period F1-style Lockheed 4-pot caliper brakes, with a final set-up by Uren and his friend ex F1 driver John Miles.

Recently benefitting from an engine overhaul using Peter Knight Racing internals, the engine is said to be capable of 8,000rpm, although currently set-up with a 7,000rpm limit! The original engine parts are included in the sale. An extensive paperwork file supports the provenance and accompanied by an original handbook, service book and press articles. The Stampede is a unique combination of American muscle and European automotive design and is very much a European Mustang and a performance car that is still very tractable. Expected to be driven to the sale, this is a great opportunity to acquire a very interesting fast Ford!

For more information, please contact:
Stewart Parker
info@handh.co.uk
07836 346875