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1985 Mercury Capri

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 25, 2025.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercury Capri
Generation
Capri (1970 to 1994)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
1MEBP79M9FF613922
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

Above the middle half of 16 comparable sales, 31% over its top.

Middle half of sales$7,112 to $15,319
Median$11,000
Sales behind it16Likely

From 16 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 $7,112 and $15,319.

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
50k-Mile 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 13, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 13, 2026$6,322
1991 Mercury Capri XR2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 30, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 30, 2026$8,750
One-Family-Owned 8k-Mile 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2026$17,777
1991 Mercury Capri XR2 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$13,400
1979 Mercury Capri Turbo RS 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, March 1, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 1, 2026$10,000