Auction Car of the Week: 1987 Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

Less than enthused by the rumours of a forthcoming, fully electric Ford Capri SUV? If so, this may be more to your liking…

The run-out Capri 280 ‘Brooklands’ special edition is already a sought-after classic car. Production was limited to 1,038 examples, the very last of which remains in Ford UK’s heritage collection. However, only a handful of these cars were given the Turbo Technics treatment.

The Northamptonshire tuning company decided to fulfil Ford’s original plan to make the 280 turbocharged, boosting the Capri from 160hp to a tyre-squealing 200hp. This example, up for auction with Car & Classic, has covered just 52,109 miles in 36 years.

Brooklands with boost

Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

On the outside, only the discreet Turbo Technics badge and beefier twin tailpipes indicate that something special lurks under the bonnet. The 2.8-litre Cologne V6 engine features a Garrett T3 turbocharger, capable of launching the rear-driven Capri from 0-60mph in 6.5 seconds.

Combined with a five-speed manual gearbox, Magnex stainless steel exhaust and standard limited-slip differential, the Capri offers a truly engaging driving experience.

Aside from the Turbo Technics upgrades, this fast Ford is highly original. Its seven-spoke 15-inch RS alloys are in great condition, while the interior boasts a new headlining, functioning sunroof and a period-correct Pioneer radio/cassette, along with the original seats and carpets.

A collectable fast Ford

Ford Capri 280 Turbo Technics

First registered in October 1987, the VIN plate records this as number 100 of the Capri 280s built. A separate chassis plate reveals the Turbo Technics conversion took place in June 1989, while the T7 chassis code confirms the genuine Brooklands Green paintwork.

The car comes with a weighty history file, including numerous past MOTs – the most recent carried out in 2022 with no advisories. It was acquired by its current owner in 2021 and has hardly been driven since.

Rare Fords with provenance are highly collectable and can command headline-generating prices at auction, with this Capri expected to go for between £23,000 and £28,000. Car & Classic’s auction, in association with Retro Motor, goes live on Boxing Day and runs until New Year’s Day.

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