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- 1987 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special
1987 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special
Lot Number: 671
1987 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special
One of the lowest mileage Capris we have ever offered - only 3,617 miles.
- Sold for: £58,500
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 12th November, 2022 at 10.00am GMT at NEC, Birmingham, B40 1NT
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BODY COLOUR
Nimbus Grey Metallic -
DRIVE
RHD -
REG NUMBER
E435 DPH -
ODOMETER READING
3617 Miles
SUMMARY
One of the lowest mileage Capris we have ever offered - only 3,617 miles.
DESCRIPTION
Towards the end of its life, the Ford Capri enjoyed an upswing in interest as more buyers realised that perhaps a front-wheel hot hatch simply wasn't for them and a V6-engined, rear-wheel drive sporting hatchback might very well do the job. Ford's Special Vehicle Engineering group was entrusted with developing the Capri 2.8 Injection that made its debut at the 1981 Geneva Motor Show. Based at the Research and Engineering centre in Essex, SVE decided to adopt the 2.8-litre V6 with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection - the first regular model since the RS2600 to use fuel injection - plus lowered suspension, thicker anti-roll bars, gas-filled shock absorbers and wide-rim alloy wheels fitted with Goodyear's 205/60VR NCT tyres. The specification also included a 5-speed gearbox, a limited-slip differential (1984 onwards) and ventilated disc brakes for the front wheels. All this translates into a car that goes with 'wonderful eagerness', the Autocar test team enthused after rocketing from 0-60mph in just 7.9 seconds. The Capri 2.8 Injection breathed new life into the range and kept the car in production two to three years longer than Ford had planned.
In 1984, the 2.8 injection model was the subject of a substantial upgrade and was known as the Capri Injection Special. This development used Recaro half-leather seats and included a limited-slip differential. Externally the car could easily be distinguished by the 7-spoke RS wheels and its colour-coded grille and headlamp surround. Packed with performance and character, it paved the way for the superb Capri 280.
The 1987 model offered here is a truly stunning example displaying only 3,617 miles from new, with just one former keeper. It has formed part of a private collection for most of its days and is accompanied by an extensive history file, including a Letter of Provenance from its former keeper who acquired the car in 2003.
Astonishing inside and out, this gleaming Capri is as close as one might find to a new car in a Ford dealership showroom in the 1980s. Incredibly it still retains that intoxicating 'new car smell' of leather and polish and paint, pure nostalgia. As lovely underneath as it is above, we understand that the car has ‘never been out in the rain’ and has been dry stored for its whole life. Nothing about the car suggests otherwise.
With low mileage examples of the Capri continuing to set new standards, we look forward to seeing just how well this unrepeatable car performs at auction.
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 671
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- CAPRI
- Variant
- 2.8 INJECTION
- Registration Number
- E435 DPH
- MOT Expiry
- 01/10/2023
- Chassis Number
- WF0CXXGAECGA91511
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body Colour
- Nimbus Grey Metallic
CONSIGNOR
Gary Dunne
- Car Specialist
- 07740 946796
- gary@iconicauctioneers.com
For further information regarding this lot please contact Gary.
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Vehicles can be collected from The NEC on Monday 14th November between 9am and 2pm.
Motor vehicles
Our transport partners, EM Rogers, can assist with collection and delivery. Please contact them on 01604 755511 or trafficdesk@emrogers.co.uk for a quote.
Any cars not collected by 2pm on Monday 14th November will be taken to EM Rogers storage facility in Northampton for a fee of £175 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day from the Monday onwards.
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Our motorcycle transport partners, Moving Motorcycles, can assist with collection and delivery.You can obtain a quote online using the following link: Get a quote or contact them on 01933 448555 or info@movingmotorcycles.co.uk .
Any motorcycles not collected by 2pm on Monday 14th November will be taken to our transport partners facility in Northamptonshire for a fee of £110 plus VAT, including 3 days storage. Storage will be charged at £5 plus VAT per day thereafter.
Automobilia
Automobilia can be collected from The NEC over the weekend or Monday morning between 9am and midday by prior appointment. After this time it can be collected from our offices in Warwickshire or shipped to you at your expense.
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