Highlights

Very usable 2.8 with desirable 5spd box
Scope to drive and enjoy or improve
MOT to August 2024
Uprated and retrimmed interior
Revolution five spokes and front spoiler
Eligible for registration as a Historic Vehicle

The Appeal

Helped by Bodie and Doyle, the 3 litre Essex motor set the tone for a lairy, tailsliding Capri. But it was the lighter, more powerful 2.8 that perfected it.

This tidy early 2.8 benefits from the 5spd box and a decent history file showing regular maintenance. It is the sort of Capri to be used and driven, rather than polished and shown. Yet with demand for these cars continuously growing, there is scope for improving it as you rack up the miles and smiles.

Fitted with Revolution five spokes, a nostalgic front spoiler, and a retrimmed two-tone Recaro interior, this classic black Capri comes to market with MOT to August. It is eligible to be re-registered as a Historic Vehicle, something the buyer may wish to undertake to make it tax and MOT exempt.

The History and Paperwork

First registered 10th November 1983
WF0CXX chassis prefix indicates this is a genuine factory 2.8 Injection
Eight registered keepers
Eligible for Historic Vehicle status from 1st April 2024
2 sets of keys
Ford-branded plastic wallet
Old MOTs to verify mileage
1996 invoice indicating fitment of a replacement 2.8litre engine
Insurance valuation dated 2016
Revolution alloy wheels catalogue
Extensive work in May 2016 covering bearings, brakes, exhaust, clutch coolant and service
Alloy expansion tank and cap fitted in June 2022
MOT to 30th August 2024 with 1,300 miles showing with advisories
Now showing 1,451 miles which we understand to be 101,451 miles

The Condition

Early Capri finished in black with Injection decals and front spoiler
Paintwork shows some marks and scuffs visible in photographs
Bodywork is generally presentable with localised areas to note in photographs
Some corrosion visible to sills, arches and front screen surround
Panels are generally straight but bonnet has at least one small dent
Glasswork is complete and undamaged but screen shows localised delamination
Fitted with chrome side window trims rather than the more common black finish
Five spoke Revolutions in fair condition with polished rims
Yokohama tires fitted that appear in good condition but likely older fit
Non-matching Ford RS four spoke alloy spare wheel in fair condition
Underside presents in fair condition with some advisories to note on MOT
Chrome remote operating door mirrors show some light tarnish
Black and red retrimmed fabric interior with Recaro front seats
Door cards in matching two-tone red and black showing some deterioration
Cabin in fair condition with some wear visible to switchgear and trim
Upgraded wood veneer dashboard in presentable condition with fully operating dials
Kenwood radio cassette system with boot-mounted CD multichanger unit
Passenger seat backrest adjustment wheel appears to be broken
Sunroof model with manual tilt/slide function and headlining in good order
- Vendor advises that the sunroof functions but does stick a little bit when operated.
Black carpets with grey Union Jack overmats
Retrimmed black and red three-spoke Capri steering wheel in good condition

The Mechanics

2,792cc Cologne V6 with fuel injection delivering 160bhp
Engine appears to have been replaced in 1996
Old MOTs verify the displayed mileage of just over 100,000 miles
Desirable 5spd manual gearbox fitted
Aftermarket exhaust fitted providing a louder, more raw sound
Running gear attended to in May 2016 with summary above and in photos
No reported running or driving issues to advise
Minor running gear advisories to note on last MOT

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