RE: 942-mile Ford Capri 280 Brooklands for sale
Discussion
cerb4.5lee said:
I was chatting to my mates about this car only last night. I've always loved these and I've always wanted a V6 Capri or any description. I wish I had the money for this. 
It always bemused me that pernickety Mr Setright, CAR journo, liked the 2.8i and 3.0 Capris so much
They had quite the reputation as a drivers’ car back when new
s m said:
cerb4.5lee said:
I was chatting to my mates about this car only last night. I've always loved these and I've always wanted a V6 Capri or any description. I wish I had the money for this.
It always bemused me that pernickety Mr Setright, CAR journo, liked the 2.8i and 3.0 Capris so muchThey had quite the reputation as a drivers’ car back when new
carinaman said:
s m said:
cerb4.5lee said:
I was chatting to my mates about this car only last night. I've always loved these and I've always wanted a V6 Capri or any description. I wish I had the money for this.
It always bemused me that pernickety Mr Setright, CAR journo, liked the 2.8i and 3.0 Capris so muchThey had quite the reputation as a drivers’ car back when new
carinaman said:
s m said:
cerb4.5lee said:
I was chatting to my mates about this car only last night. I've always loved these and I've always wanted a V6 Capri or any description. I wish I had the money for this.
It always bemused me that pernickety Mr Setright, CAR journo, liked the 2.8i and 3.0 Capris so muchThey had quite the reputation as a drivers’ car back when new
Yes, he really liked that one too
J4CKO said:
Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
He (surely a he) would be looking for a Nissan dealer that still has a 370Z in stock. Big V6 up front, RWD, fastback styling, saloon derived, mainstream brand, affordable price.s m said:
carinaman said:
s m said:
cerb4.5lee said:
I was chatting to my mates about this car only last night. I've always loved these and I've always wanted a V6 Capri or any description. I wish I had the money for this.
It always bemused me that pernickety Mr Setright, CAR journo, liked the 2.8i and 3.0 Capris so muchThey had quite the reputation as a drivers’ car back when new
Yes, he really liked that one too
I know that I've said before s m, but you really make this forum for me for sure.
Sir Bagalot said:
redroadster said:
It's been clocked.
Not clocked. It's totally genuine and a known car in the right circles.My 86 D plate 2.8 has less wear on the seat bolster.
I'll put money on it that checking underneath the car, suspension paint/stickers, corrosion, tyre depth, brake wear, pedal rubbers, steering wheel, carpets ect that it doesn't match to a 942mile car.
samoht said:
J4CKO said:
Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
He (surely a he) would be looking for a Nissan dealer that still has a 370Z in stock. Big V6 up front, RWD, fastback styling, saloon derived, mainstream brand, affordable price.I've spent nearly all my life(I'm 47) lusting after a Capri, and my dad had a couple when I was younger, and I've ended up with a 370Z(granted the hairdresser spec Roadster though!). Never the less though, I do still love it for sure!
cerb4.5lee said:
samoht said:
J4CKO said:
Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
He (surely a he) would be looking for a Nissan dealer that still has a 370Z in stock. Big V6 up front, RWD, fastback styling, saloon derived, mainstream brand, affordable price.I've spent nearly all my life(I'm 47) lusting after a Capri, and my dad had a couple when I was younger, and I've ended up with a 370Z(granted the hairdresser spec Roadster though!). Never the less though, I do still love it for sure!
In 2014 I bought a 3.0Si BMW Z4Coupe that I replaced with another of the same, but last December I bought a Z4M Coupe.
So N/A petrol 6 up front, RWD, manual gearbox, stunning styling, saloon derived, mainstream brand and affordable price - works for me!
Why would I even consider paying over 5 times as much for a Capri with a push-rod OHV engine delivering less than half the power?
wolfie28 said:
Sorry folks but does nothing for me. The Capri never did, more of a Manta man. Manta 400 please.
Yup, owned an a plate 2.8 special and an old boat engined 2.0 sr berlinetta manta from '79. Manta was a much nicer handler, much preferred it even though it was down on power. Liked the capri, but would always have a manta!!Edited by biggbn on Saturday 24th October 01:03
J4CKO said:
God that looks good, a lot of older cars the proportions look a bit weird and the wheels too close together with over long overhangs but the Capri still looks really well proportioned and despite being not overly fixated on the past and all new cars looking s
t, does make me wonder where it all went a bit wrong seeing that. Its so simple, crisp and purposeful.
Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
Good question - I reckon the time traveller from 87 should go for a 370Z, or a GT86. Nissan better though, as the GT86 isn't crude enough in how it drives. The Capri was outdated in its day (80s is my era, and I recall the Capri inevitably being slated in reviews of the period), but it always had a hoodlum charm and character. t, does make me wonder where it all went a bit wrong seeing that. Its so simple, crisp and purposeful.Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
tommy1973s said:
J4CKO said:
God that looks good, a lot of older cars the proportions look a bit weird and the wheels too close together with over long overhangs but the Capri still looks really well proportioned and despite being not overly fixated on the past and all new cars looking st, does make me wonder where it all went a bit wrong seeing that. Its so simple, crisp and purposeful.
Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
Good question - I reckon the time traveller from 87 should go for a 370Z, or a GT86. Nissan better though, as the GT86 isn't crude enough in how it drives. The Capri was outdated in its day (80s is my era, and I recall the Capri inevitably being slated in reviews of the period), but it always had a hoodlum charm and character. t, does make me wonder where it all went a bit wrong seeing that. Its so simple, crisp and purposeful.Wonder what 34 years later, the original buyers of these would be looking at if transported to 2020 and presented with that 35 grand to buy an equivalent ?
As for the Capri 2.8 being slated in period reviews.... hmm ...no more than something like the E30 M3 which often came off second best to a Sierra in overall verdict
Usual competitor was the Alfa GTV6 and the Capri often got the nod, especially when price was considered
Certainly by 1987 it was an old car but then all the stuff of that ilk was
cayman-black said:
As i was always besotted with the 3.0 litre and 2.8 injection Capris especially as i lived in Warley Brentwood, it was Fords head Europe offices i now wish i would have bought and tried the Alfa GTV6 i bet it was a better car
Nicer engine by all accounts ....the jury is out on the rest. Still chance to try either Capri or Alfa for a lot less than 60k
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