1987 Ford Capri Brooklands Coupe

The Capri 280 Brooklands was the last iteration of the Ford Capri to be built, bringing to an end a 20-year model lineage that encompassed 1.92 million vehicles. This final limited-edition run of cars were designed to mark the passing of the Capri with style. Originally badged as the 'Capri 500 (as 500 were planned for production) the name was changed to Capri 280' and some 1038 examples were ultimately built. In keeping with its very British racing nameplate, the Capri 280 was only available in Brooklands Green. Essentially this Capri was identical to the 2.8 Injection Special but had larger 15-inch alloy wheels (of the same design as the 2.8i) and the interior was trimmed in full raven black leather. Powered by a Cologne V6 engine developing 160HP, the 'Brooklands' and featuring a five speed gearbox, a limited-slip differential and power rack and pinion steering, the Capri would accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 7.8 seconds and had a top speed of 210km/h. Destined to be an instant classic all of these cars sold quickly and still change hands for more money than other Capris.