1988 Ford

⭕ THE SALE

This 1988 Ford Capri 280 “Brooklands” is currently in a 2-week auction on our website. This is our guide price, i.e. what we think the car is worth in the current market, however, the reserve will be lower. You can read much more about the car, see of hundreds of detailed photos and videos of it, and ask the seller any questions on our website: we can't add links on this platform, so please search for "Trade Classics" on Google.

⭕ VEHICLE SUMMARY

The Ford Capri 280 represented the final chapter of one of Ford’s most recognisable sporting models, giving the Capri a fitting send-off with its distinctive Brooklands Green finish and limited production run.

This 1988 Ford Capri 280 has undergone an extensive nut-and-bolt restoration, having been purchased by the current owner, Gary, as a project around seven years ago. Rather than simply bringing the car back to usable condition, the aim was to rebuild it to a concours standard, with considerable attention given to the bodywork, mechanical components, and overall presentation.

The restoration included taking the body back to bare metal, professionally addressing corrosion, and replacing affected areas with complete body panels rather than relying on localised patches. The engine, gearbox, rear axle, steering rack, and suspension have all been rebuilt, and the car has covered just 137 miles since the restoration was completed.

At the same time a handful of sympathetic mechanical upgrades were carried out, including improvements to the cooling system and a larger camshaft - with Gary estimating output at ~175bhp.

The result is a Capri 280 that has effectively been comprehensively rebuilt from the ground up and presents extremely well throughout.

⭕ VEHICLE DETAIL

We've written a longer and more detailed description of this vehicle on our website, which will answer all of your burning questions. To see the car on our site then just search for us, Trade Classics, on Google.

⭕ BEFORE YOU CALL US

We love to talk about cars, but more than 90% of buyers' questions are answered in the full listings on our website: there you'll find a huge amount of detailed information about this car's history, condition, and specification - as well as hundreds of detailed photos and videos. Don't worry: if you still have a question, please just give us a call during office hours.

⭕ ABOUT US

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⭕ FINANCE AVAILABLE

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