Highlights

Very smart example of 1980s icon
Excellent bodywork
Original alloy wheels included
Largely original example in great order

The Appeal

Everyone has a Capri story. With a production run of almost 20 years, it’s one of the UK’s all-time favourite classics, but in recent years The Car You Always Promised Yourself has become a genuine collector’s item.

This one has a huge amount in its favour. It’s a Mk 3 2.8 Injection – the best powerplant and the plushest trim level, and finished in one of the classic Capri colours.

It’s a largely original and unrestored car in largely excellent condition, having been dry-stored from 2007 to 2020. The vendor has owned a number of Capris and acquired this one in 2022, having kept it garaged during his ownership.

Being a 1984 example, this one will also have the added benefit of being tax, MOT and emissions zone exempt from later this year, making it ideal for London-based enthusiasts wishing to avoid ULEZ charges and penalties.

The History and Paperwork

UK V5C
MOT November 2024 – will be eligible for tax and MOT exemption from October 2024
Old MOTs back to 1991
Selection of bills and invoices from current and previous ownership showing recommissioning work and over £1,900 spent on the fuel system last year
Six owners, one of whom owned the car for 29 years
Invoices for previous paintwork repairs

The Condition

Smart and well-presented example
No evidence of previous underside welding
Original front wings (not pattern parts) in great order
Inner wing tops, strut mounts and bulkhead appear very good
No MOT corrosion advisories
Excellent paintwork with some minor imperfections
The rear arches, lower inner wings and quarter panels also appear rust free
Sills, front and rear valances, bonnet and roof all appear to be excellent
There are no dents, or signs of damage anywhere
Very minor rust spots on the tailgate, and headlight surrounds
Resprayed during previous ownership to a very good standard
Original Recaro sports seats with very minor signs of wear
Carpets, door trims and headlining in good order
Factory sunroof – untested by owner to avoid risk of leakage
Requires boot carpet
Original tools and spare wheel
Retro 1980s radio-cassette player with built-in amp
Brand-new JBW Minilite-style wheels with new Uniroyal tyres
Original wheels included in sale, refurbished and in great condition

The Mechanics

2.8-litre fuel-injected ‘Cologne’ V6
130bhp
Five-speed manual transmission
Over £1,900 recently spent on fuel system
The vendor reports that the car has a misfire when cold, which improves when warm but will require further investigation
A local mechanic has advised that the fuel pump is noisy
Recent new fuel tank, fuel pump, spark plugs, distributor cap and rotor arm, along with a reconditioned warm up regulator and reconditioned metering head
Brakes recently refurbished and in good working order
Recent new clutch

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