Lot Ended
Description
Only 37,000 miles indicated; recent service, clutch kit, exhaust and
tyres; a super example of this rare run-out model; one of only 1,038 made
and fewer than 500 surviving
Last and
best of the Capri models was the 280 Brooklands, a limited edition run-out model
which had the same 160bhp engine and 5-speed gearbox as the 2.8 Injection (good
for 130mph) but also had various special features including a limited slip diff,
Brooklands Green paintwork, special 15” alloys and a full leather Recaro sports
interior. Costing around £12,000 new, only 1,038 were made and fewer than 500
still survive in the UK today.
Supplied new by
Quicks of Chester in August 1987, this lovely 280 Brooklands is showing only
37,089 miles on the clock which is believed to be correct and is certainly
plausible given the overall condition of the car. Although there is no early
history, there is a good file of invoices to show regular upkeep since 2000 with
various new parts fitted (coil springs; radiator; expansion tank; water pump;
viscous fan coupling; wheel bearings; rocker cover gasket etc) while 10 old MOTs
from 2011 onwards show that it has only covered 8,000 miles in the last dozen
years.
Recent expenditure of note includes a
new clutch kit and a brake overhaul in June 2022. In May 2023 it went to
Retroclassic Engineering of Gloucester for a thorough going-over which included:
complete new performance exhaust system; four new tyres; four-wheel alignment;
power steering rack overhaul; fresh oil and filter; new spark plugs plus various
other items.
As you can see in the photos, it
looks most attractive with excellent paintwork and a very smart interior, the
only obvious cosmetic defects we noted being a couple of small rust bubbles on
the leading edge of the bonnet and another below the rear windscreen washer
nozzle.
Driven some 40 miles to the sale, it
has an MOT until May 2024 with no advisories recorded and has been starting
promptly and running well as we have moved it around on site, with a pleasingly
fruity exhaust note.
For more information
contact James on 07970 309907 or email [email protected]