1983 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection

Highlights

Early 2.8-litre injection Capri with a 5-speed manual gearbox
56,019 miles indicated and believed accurate by the vendor
Very original under the bonnet
Body shell appears quite solid overall
Bonafide 'barn find'

The Appeal

Ford recently announced the new Capri. We had hoped for a svelte two-door coupé that paid homage to the original. What we got, was another homogenous electric crossover.

Oh well, at least you can buy this instead...

Granted, this near-forty-year-old Capri needs some work. There's rust-a-plenty and it's been languishing in a barn since 2013. But those in the know will doubtless have spotted that this car has a lot going for it: It's an early 2.8 Injection with a five-speed manual gearbox, it's commendably original and comes with lots of hard-to-find original parts. The shell looks to be quite solid too, making this a promising candidate for a rewarding restoration project.

History and Paperwork

UK market example
Unfortunately, the history file was lost at some point
V5C document present
56,019 miles indicated - which the vendor believes to be accurate
Stored in a barn since 2013
Bought at the start of 2024 as a project but the vendor hasn't found the time to get started

The Condition

Project mainly needs repair to bolt-on body panels like doors, bonnet, and wings
Some work needed around the sunroof
Interior seems very original
The desirable Recaro seats would likely clean up well
Body shell appears largely solid overall
The strut tops don't in too bad a shape
Fairly original inside and largely complete
Left as it came out of the barn - cobwebs and all
Comes with additional doors and boot full of assorted spares

The Mechanics

2.8-litre fuel-injected V6
Five-speed manual gearbox
All looks very original under the bonnet
We're informed that the engine was last running around a year ago
Rolls freely

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