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1983 Mercury Capri RS Crimson Cat

Sold at Mecum Auctions on March 5, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,050, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Mercury Capri
Generation
Capri (1970 to 1994)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1MEBP79F5DF608585
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 17 comparable sales, 46% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$7,375 to $17,777
Median$12,000
Sales behind it17Likely

From 17 sales of the Mercury Capri (1970 to 1994) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $7,375 and $17,777.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Mercury Capri 5.0 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2025$12,500
1983 Mercury Capri Modified Stock CarCars & Bids, March 19, 2025Cars & BidsMarch 19, 2025$14,500
1982 Mercury Capri RSMecum, Dec. 5, 2024MecumDec. 5, 2024$20,000
1985 Mercury CapriMecum, July 25, 2025MecumJuly 25, 2025$20,000
1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 1, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 1, 2026$10,000
1979 Mercury Capri 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 11, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 11, 2025$6,100
1976 Mercury Capri V6 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2025$12,000
50k-Mile 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$6,322