Classic Fords and rarity enjoy a mutually beneficial relationship: extraordinary tends to equal desirable. And desirable usually means valuable.
But what defines rarity? Is it numbers built, or how many are left? Is it about homologation specials or limited editions? Perhaps foreign oddballs or legendary aftermarket conversions are rarest of all. Of course, some old Fords are rare because they were rubbish; many because they rotted away; plenty more because they were once omnipresent, yet survivors have suddenly become almost-extinct.
Here we’ve picked 10 of our favourites — from old to (relatively) new; from cheap to eyewateringly expensive. So, although unusual doesn’t necessarily imply expensive, it certainly does mean interesting. What’s your favourite Blue Oval rarity?
Consul Capri GT
Engine capacity: 1498cc
Years produced: 1963 to 1964
Price when new: £745
Rarity factor: ★★★★☆
Cosworth-engined Fords have been around far longer than most folk realise. The first was the Consul Capri GT of February 1963, which had its 1498cc pre-Crossflow breathed on with
