RE: 942-mile Ford Capri 280 Brooklands for sale
Discussion
I brought one in 1985 cost £10k it was my first new car, it was the most unreliable car I have ever owned, I had all second hand 30LT models before with no trouble, that 2.8 was loads of agro, the seats where replaced after 6 mts, it was such a heap I got rid after 12 months and never owned another Ford since.
DoctorX said:
Less than twice the inflation-adjusted price and given its condition, rarity and age, it doesn't seem that bad, does it? Lovely car.
Think you've juxtaposed prices.Comment was that purchase price in today's money equated to £35,000 but that price of this one is £65k.
Not quite the bargain you hoped for!
I discovered this E registered 46,000 mile 280 Brooklands Capri way back in August 2010.
It’s a late registered one, supplied to its first Alderley Edge Cheshire based owner in January 88.
It was last on the road in 2004 and has been dry stored ever since. It hasn’t seen a wet road since 1991.
It’s near 80 year old owner has finally decided to part with it.
Lifting the bonnet and omg, I had forgotten just how heavy it is, it’s literally like a boat anchor, an alloy or f glass bonnet would transform the way the car handled.
I’ve owned many Capris over the years, inc probably 20 MK1 3 Litre cars 3 x MK3 Litre S and 3 x 2.8i models, but the MK1 will Always be my favourite !!
I am tempted by this one......
neutral 3 said:
I discovered this E registered 46,000 mile 280 Brooklands Capri way back in August 2010.
It’s a late registered one, supplied to its first Alderley Edge Cheshire based owner in January 88.
It was last on the road in 2004 and has been dry stored ever since. It hasn’t seen a wet road since 1991.
It’s near 80 year old owner has finally decided to part with it.
Lifting the bonnet and omg, I had forgotten just how heavy it is, it’s literally like a boat anchor, an alloy or f glass bonnet would transform the way the car handled.
I’ve owned many Capris over the years, inc probably 20 MK1 3 Litre cars 3 x MK3 Litre S and 3 x 2.8i models, but the MK1 will Always be my favourite !!
I am tempted by this one......
I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
Rob 131 Sport said:
Always nice to hear of a car with a bit of history. What sort of money is it.
I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
My 2nd car was a Fiat 125 with that Lampredi twin-cam engine, then I got a Rover P6B 3500S and briefly dabbled with a 132 1800ES. I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
But later after a MK2 Granada Ghia and a MK2 Escort RS2000 I got my first Capri 2.8 Injection in 1984 and loved it!
Sadly it had to be sold to help fund the deposit on my first house, but I had another a couple of years later as unfinished business.
Moving on some years in 2014 I bought a BMW 325ti Compact that was so much better than my Capris! But it was built with the same N/A 6 cylinder manual gearbox RWD hatch ethos.
I loved my Capris in the 80s but by 2000s standards they were underpowered and best left in the past!
Rob 131 Sport said:
Always nice to hear of a car with a bit of history. What sort of money is it.
I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
Hello Rob, if you pm me, I can give you some more details. It’s a really nice one, with all of it’s original papers. I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
neutral 3 said:
Rob 131 Sport said:
Always nice to hear of a car with a bit of history. What sort of money is it.
I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
Hello Rob, if you pm me, I can give you some more details. It’s a really nice one, with all of it’s original papers. I owned a Mk3 1.6S as a 17 year old back in 1990. I thought it was lousy and replaced it with a very rapid Fiat 131 Sport. I have always yearned for a 2.8 Capri but couldn’t afford one back in the day.
I drove a few Mk3 3 Litres but always felt they were lacking in top end performance and handling compared to the 131 Sport.
All these years later I still want a 2.8 Capri.
The next automotive purchase is a Classic Sports 2 Stroke Motorcycle from the late 80’s.
Rob 131 Sport said:
Thanks for the offer. However wanting a Capri and actually buying one are 2 different things. At the moment I wouldn’t really be in a position to devote the time and circa £20k to a Capri.
The next automotive purchase is a Classic Sports 2 Stroke Motorcycle from the late 80’s.
Possibly a smart move - I'd never pay £20K for a 2.8i when my BMW Z4M Coupe cost less than that! The next automotive purchase is a Classic Sports 2 Stroke Motorcycle from the late 80’s.
But I really do miss my Yamaha RDs and Kawasaki KH500.
Mr Tidy said:
Rob 131 Sport said:
Thanks for the offer. However wanting a Capri and actually buying one are 2 different things. At the moment I wouldn’t really be in a position to devote the time and circa £20k to a Capri.
The next automotive purchase is a Classic Sports 2 Stroke Motorcycle from the late 80’s.
Possibly a smart move - I'd never pay £20K for a 2.8i when my BMW Z4M Coupe cost less than that! The next automotive purchase is a Classic Sports 2 Stroke Motorcycle from the late 80’s.
But I really do miss my Yamaha RDs and Kawasaki KH500.
Whilst my mates and I (pre Covid) would enjoy the annual NEC Classic Car show and maybe a couple of shows such as the Alfa Day during the year i don’t think the Classic Car scene is for me. I’m sure the novelty of the way it drove would wane after a while and sitting in a field on my own (because there is no way Mrs Rob 131 Sport would join me) has no appeal whatsoever.
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