Highlights

£3,000 of copious recent work by a Capri expert
Exceedingly original and well-preserved
Half-leather Recaro seats in very good condition
MOT until August 2025

The Appeal

Whether it was Bodie and Doyle sliding sideways through piles of cardboard boxes or simply because your dad had one, it seems everyone has a place reserved in their affections for the Ford Capri. This one's the coveted 2.8-litre Injection model - a boot badge that was sure to earn you respect in the office car park back in the day.

The vendor says of this example:

"According to Ford, this was 'The car you always promised yourself'. After almost 40 years, it continues to provide a great driving experience with its strong engine pulling power and rear-wheel drive handling. Almost every time it is taken out on the road, it provokes thumbs up from other drivers plus pedestrians, people taking photos, or approaching to tell you how their granddad/ dad/ uncle/ brother had one! I have kept this car in an underground car park since owning for the last two years and it has predominantly only been driven in dry conditions."

The Capri has undergone a great deal of work this year, the owner having spent around £3,000 with a well-regarded Capri specialist in Lincolnshire. It comes with an MOT until August 2025 and is reportedly ready to enjoy.

The History and Paperwork

UK home market RHD example first registered on 27th November 1984
MOT passed on 20th August after extensive work
Road tax and MOT exemption by 1st April 2025
The odometer was changed during the last twelve months as most of the gauges had become inoperable and the rear circuit board electrics were damaged - the new odometer was fitted at 40,492 miles when the original odometer showed 29,731 miles, so the current reading is overstated by 10,761 miles
Original instrument binnacle and dated photo of mileage available

The Condition

Presents as a highly original example inside and out
Retains 'Injection' vinyl stripes/stickers
OEM Ford alloy wheels, all in very smart order
Straight and solid-looking bodywork with good panel fit and tight door gaps
Smart plastic trim
The paintwork looks in very good order, with a glossy finish and minimal imperfections visible
Sunroof tilts but does not slide - a common Capri foible
Half-leather Recaro seats in very good condition for their age
Minimal signs of wear to the upholstery, carpets and controls
No stereo, but wiring and door speakers are in place
We understand the cabin electrics to be in good working order

The vendor has some spare/replacement parts that they can provide with the car including:

New clutch cable
Dashboard
Side strips

The Mechanics

2.8-litre fuel-injected V6
Five-speed manual gearbox
Reportedly in very good running, driving order

Recent mechanical work included:

New clutch installed
Gearbox drained, re-filled, and fitted with new seals
Replacement rear wheel bearings
Heating/cooling matrix repaired
Essential electrical fixes to ensure all switched items such as rear wiper, rear screen heater, rear fog light, cigar lighter, and dashboard lighting all work correctly
New starter solenoid
New tailgate locking mechanism
Various welding/fabrication jobs

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