Highlights

High quality Diamond White car in show-quality condition
Fully restored and then stored in a Carcoon with sparing use
Comprehensively rebuilt with original Ford panels
Extensive mechanical overhaul of original running gear
MOT to June 2026 with no advisories
Displayed under 60,000 miles from new
Only three previous keepers

The Appeal

The enduring appeal of Ford’s Capri makes projects like the one completed on this car worthwhile. The vendor acquired it in 2009 needing work because he fancied a project. Since then he has extensively overhauled the car including new Ford panels and a full mechanical overhaul.

The vendor professes not to be a Capri enthusiast, so has covered very few miles since completion, instead carefully storing the car in a Carcoon. That has preserved the high-level condition, the Diamond White paintwork presenting particularly well. The grey leather and fabric Recaro interior is largely original and shows only light wear commensurate with the low displayed mileage.

This car looks so good in the photos that it could be a potential show star. It is a really good opportunity to acquire a Capri 2.8 Special at the top level, benefitting from all that work. It comes to market with the added reassurance of an advisory-free MOT to June 2026.

History and Paperwork

First registered 6th May 1987
Three previous keepers
Current keeper since March 2009
Acquired from a friend
Acquired specifically as a restoration project
Extensively restored across bodywork, paintand mechanicals by seller
We are told that it has been serviced according to the service manual
Good history file documenting restoration with plenty of invoices
Old MOTs support the displayed mileage
Stored in a Carcoon protective storage system since restoration completion
Very sparing use since completion with only around 1,000 miles covered according to MOT data
Current MOT to 19th June 2026 with no advisories
V5C in the current keeper’s name
Factory handbooks
Stamped service book as shown
Capri Club invoices and old MOTs

The Condition

Bodywork restored by seller and repainted
Restoration used new original Ford panels including replacement wings and front valance
The vendor states the exterior condition is "as good as the day it left factory"
Diamond White paintwork in very good condition as shown in photos
Factory standard Special with correct decals and seven-spoke RS alloys
Fitted with quality matching Toyo Proxes tyres
Matching spare wheel
Grey leather and fabric interior with Recaro front seats
Interior is said to be original throughout with reupholstered driver’s bolster
Headlining in good order with sunroof cassette panel showing only slight ripple
The vendor describes it as "a beautiful example"
Has been stored in a climate-controlled Carcoon since restoration
Features original Ford radio cassette
No structural advisories on current MOT

The Mechanics

2.8-litre ‘Cologne’ V6 160bhp fuel-injected engine
5-speed manual transmission
Total mechanical rebuild completed as part of the restoration
The vehicle has been serviced according to the service manual
Very tidy engine bay as shown
No advisories on current MOT

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