Highlights

Car 689 of the last 1,038 Capris built
£25,000 restoration in 2017
Only 3,000 miles since completion
MOT to September 2025 with no advisories
Only 73,000 miles from new
Large history file with receipts and photo documentation
Just six registered keepers
Gallery of the extensive restoration shown below the paperwork photos

The Appeal

Perhaps it was Bodie and Doyle, maybe it was our love of big-bonneted coupes. Whatever it was, when Europe’s love of the Capri dwindled in the mid-80s, here in Britain we kept on buying. And Ford rewarded us with this final swansong: the 280, affectionately known as the ‘Brooklands’ because of its exclusive Brooklands Green paintwork.

There wasn’t much to differentiate the 280 from its 2.8i Injection Special predecessor, but there didn’t really need to be. These final cars got the SVE-tuned Cologne V6, a vital LSD to tame that wayward rear end and a 5spd gearbox. The Brooklands also got a full leather Recaro interior.

According to the seller, Ford planned to build a final run of 500 Capri's to be called the Capri 500 but changed plans and produced a final run of 1038, badged "280." The vendor tells us this is number 689 of that final run. Its VIN number and V5 check out as a genuine ‘280.’

It was subject to a £25,000 restoration in 2017 that covered a full body renovation and respray plus improvement to the interior, including a leather-lined dashboard. Under the bonnet a replacement low mileage 2.8L V6 was fitted and other improvements made, including Spax and Bilstein shocks and SAMCO hoses.

The car has only covered 3,000 miles since the work was completed. The result is a car in very good order. The current keeper acquired it planning to hold onto it, but circumstances have changed. He has serviced and maintained it with that in mind so it runs as well as it looks. There is MOT to September 2025 with no advisories.

A good Brooklands is the Holy Grail of the many Capri enthusiasts. Don’s miss this very good example.

The vendor says:

“Full body restoration including a motor swap and suspension renewal just over 3000 miles ago. The bodywork is immaculate both underneath and on top. The car drives perfectly and has happily covered a 300 mile round trip. No known mechanical faults with the car.”

“The best thing about owning one of these cars is that fact that many many people seem to have a fond Capri story somewhere in their life and it puts a big smile on many faces, not just mine. Sorry to see it go.”

The History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1987
Six registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2023
He acquired the car intending to keep it for many years
Circumstances have changed so the car is reluctantly for sale
Originally a 1987 E plate, now on a private plate
This plate is shown in photos and included in sale
Build number 689 of the last 1,038 Capris built according to seller
Extensive receipts, documents, and a photo history of the rebuild
Invoices for over £25,000 for restoration as shown in photos
MOT valid until September 2025 with no advisories
Ford service history to 42,000 miles as shown in photos
73,000 miles since new, with a low mileage motor swap during the rebuild
Car reported to have covered 3,000 miles since completion
Various old tax discs as shown
Factory handbook and service book
2 set of keys as shown
V5C in current keeper’s name
Never used in the rain and dry stored when not in use by current keeper
The original headlights and a selection of other spares such as brake fluid reservoir, black vinyl dash panel and various others collected are included with the car if required
Photos of the car during restoration are available on request

The Condition

Bare metal restoration in 2017 by Capri specialist totalling over £25,000
Restored to factory correct Brooklands finish and remains in very good order
Few indications of use due to sparing use
Exterior, under body, underbonnet, under boot floor etc. are in excellent condition according to seller
Buyers should be realistic about interior condition as it is almost entirely original and while it is in good order, it reflects the original mileage of the vehicle
Bodywork presents very well throughout with no issues according to seller
Usual Capri failure points like wing tops, edges, door bottoms, arches and sills are in very good order
Standard lighting but with upgraded ‘halo’ headlights that vendor confirms are MOT compliant
Underside presents very well in photos with no advisories for structure on last MOT
RS seven spoke factory correct alloys in very good condition with matching spare
Tyres present well with decent sidewall condition and plenty of tread
Exterior decals including 280 badging and stripes present well
Front and rear bumpers appear to be largely free of damage and dents
Full leather interior which vendor says is largely original except as noted below
The dashboard is original but has been trimmed in leather to match the seats
Fascia has faux wood trim which appears to be in good order
Original leather Recaro seats in good condition with some light age to red piping
Dashboard has been slightly modified to accommodate a Blaupunkt Bremen DIN shape stereo
Vendor tells us that the rheostat knob is missing
We are also informed that the centre console clock does not work

The Mechanics

2,792cc Cologne V6 with fuel injection developing 160bhp
5spd manual gearbox
Vendor confirms the displayed mileage is correct
Engine replaced with a lower mileage unit during 2017 restoration
Car has only covered 3,000 miles since engine fitted
Suspension overhauled and renewed during restoration
Now fitted with mix of Spax and Bilstein shock absorbers
New Capri Club exhaust fitted since restoration
The vendor states it drives well with no known mechanical faults
Motor treated to hardened valve seats for unleaded fuel
Upgraded blue SAMCO hoses fitted
No reported running or driving issues
No advisories on current MOT

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