16th Sep, 2009 13:00
The Pavilion Gardens
1986 Ford Capri 2.8i
Estimated at £15,000 - £17,000
Lot details
Registration No: D500XBY
Chassis No: WFOCXXGAECFM44407
Mot Expiry: Aug 2010
The penultimate incarnation of Ford Europe's take on the Mustang 'personal car' concept, the 2.8 injection, launched in 1981, retained the sharp styling that had marked out the stylish two-door coupe since its inception as 'The Car You Always Promised Yourself' in 1969, but this time was powered by the smooth 'Cologne' V6 engine with Bosch fuel injection. All Capris had been German-built since 1976, but this new top-performance version was the first job signed off by the newly-established Ford Special Vehicle Engineering department, replacing the legendary AVO. That meant faithful handling from lower, stiffer springs and Bilstein dampers, together with standard power steering to guide the fat 205/60x13 tyres, the complete package developed under the watchful eye of Ford career man and ex-racer Rod Mansfield, who has said that the 2.8i was the best car SVE produced. The 2.8 injection found fans among lovers of Fast Fords, being the natural successor to the gutsy 3-litre 'big Capris'. Production ended in 1986.
What makes this particular example interesting is that it was previously owned by the popular entertainer Cliff Richard (now Sir Cliff Richard), whose name still appears on the accompanying V5 registration document. Visually enhanced by a very period and well fitted KAT body kit, the Capri also boasts a walnut dashboard facing, grey leather upholstery and automatic transmission. Reportedly in storage as part of a private collection since 1990, the coupe is understood to show some 26,000 miles on its odometer and to remain in "very good overall" condition. Collectible on a number of fronts, this Fast Ford is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until August 2010.
Registration No: D500XBY
Chassis No: WFOCXXGAECFM44407
Mot Expiry: Aug 2010
The penultimate incarnation of Ford Europe's take on the Mustang 'personal car' concept, the 2.8 injection, launched in 1981, retained the sharp styling that had marked out the stylish two-door coupe since its inception as 'The Car You Always Promised Yourself' in 1969, but this time was powered by the smooth 'Cologne' V6 engine with Bosch fuel injection. All Capris had been German-built since 1976, but this new top-performance version was the first job signed off by the newly-established Ford Special Vehicle Engineering department, replacing the legendary AVO. That meant faithful handling from lower, stiffer springs and Bilstein dampers, together with standard power steering to guide the fat 205/60x13 tyres, the complete package developed under the watchful eye of Ford career man and ex-racer Rod Mansfield, who has said that the 2.8i was the best car SVE produced. The 2.8 injection found fans among lovers of Fast Fords, being the natural successor to the gutsy 3-litre 'big Capris'. Production ended in 1986.
What makes this particular example interesting is that it was previously owned by the popular entertainer Cliff Richard (now Sir Cliff Richard), whose name still appears on the accompanying V5 registration document. Visually enhanced by a very period and well fitted KAT body kit, the Capri also boasts a walnut dashboard facing, grey leather upholstery and automatic transmission. Reportedly in storage as part of a private collection since 1990, the coupe is understood to show some 26,000 miles on its odometer and to remain in "very good overall" condition. Collectible on a number of fronts, this Fast Ford is offered for sale with MOT certificate valid until August 2010.
Auction: The Pavilion Gardens, 16th Sep, 2009
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