1984 Ford Capri 2.8i
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
- 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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