HIGHLIGHTS

Presents well
Many new parts
Restoration work carried out

THE APPEAL

We saw them growing up, made extra famous by CI5 (The Professionals), flying around the streets of London. The Ford Capri has always been the tail-happy coupé, billed by Ford as “the car you always promised yourself”.

Now is the time to fulfil that promise and sit yourself behind the wheel of one of the more powerful Capri’s produced, the 2.8 injection Special. Of course, being the 2.8i Special, it comes with a touch more luxury. Half leather Recaro seats with matching door cards are an improvement over the fabric models. In addition, the wheels got an upgrade to a more modern looking seven-spoke alloy.

This particular car had a lot of mechanical work carried out before going into storage for the past ten years. It has recently had some light recommissioning and is running in good order, passing a recent MOT with no advisories. So what are you waiting for? Don’t you have a promise to keep?

Mx8KwYOw0JwOzFZjFqJlTy4KXMc9bUKTTzgdpupg.jpeg 667.72 KB

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

V5 is present
UK Registered 27th November 1984
Recent MOT passed with no advisories
MOT valid until 17th July 2023
Previous MOT was in June 2006
Restored over ten years ago
In storage and unused for the past ten years
Revised sump gasket included - although the one fitted doesn’t appear to be leaking

y99Gcai4oaeMlXGmuRWwCctjbcfJu0pDnjgLLoxe.jpeg 347.97 KB

THE INTERIOR

Original condition
Well presented
Half leather Recaro seats
Seat bolsters are in very good condition with minimal wear for the age
Rear seats are in excellent condition
No signs of sagging to the headlining
There is a small amount of age related wear to the steering wheel
29,080 miles showing
Instruments are reported to be working as they should - but the dash lights are said not to work
Small amount of wear to the switchgear in keeping with the age of the vehicle
No head unit
Carpets are in good order
2.8 Injection embroidered mats
Door cards are in good condition
Manual sunroof does stick, and the handle is loose
Boot area is clean and tidy; there is a small split in the plastic trim
Parcel shelf and spare wheel are missing

im0pcxRQwMV7DS4ulVjULDTG4uyI0zMBbT9aEHNO.jpeg 320.08 KB

THE EXTERIOR

Finished in Mineral Blue
Paintwork presents well
It had some paintwork over ten years ago - there are some blemishes here and there
New front and rear bumpers
New indicators
Headlights and rear lights are in good order
Windows look to be in good condition
Seven spoke special alloy wheels are in excellent condition - locking key is present
New matching Nankang tyres
Underside looks to be in good condition

TTlvG2sZgmLXItGx3hmHKZCbbBDCP5SSEER4FldZ.jpeg 782.81 KB

THE MECHANICS

2.8 litre Cologne V6 engine
Fuel-injected
Five-speed gearbox
New aluminium radiator
New exhaust
New fuel tank
New rear leaf springs
Some new bushes
Serviced approximately 130 miles ago
Starts as you would expect
No running issues are reported from the vendor
The vendor says the car changes gear smoothly and comes to a stop in a straight line

OPkvIrI0VxnMFCd7V1MFzSKafypI9HLHcM8SWnBd.jpeg 553.24 KB

SUMMARY

The stylish fastback coupé from Ford was a great success spanning over 17 years. This 2.8 injection Special was given a new lease of life over ten years ago when the owner at the time carried out some restoration work. Since then, it has been in storage and unused. However, a recent service and recommissioning followed by an MOT has seen the car get the all clear, and it's now ready to be enjoyed once again.

Step back to the 80s in the wonderful Mk3 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special.

Notice to bidders

This item is sold on an ‘As is Where is’ basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and listing descriptions are for guidance purposes only*.** Car & Classic do not warrant listing accuracy. Full inspection is recommended. Viewings are at the seller’s discretion. Buyer is responsible for delivery and collection of any item purchased.

A non-refundable buyer’s deposit is payable on this item, refer to FAQs and T&Cs for the applicable percentage.

All bidding, buying and offers are subject to our Terms and Conditions.