Ford Capri 2.8 Injection

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“The car you always promised yourself” announced Ford upon launching its new Capri in 1969, a liberating two-door fastback coupe they hoped would generate the same following in Europe as the Mustang had garnered in the US.

Initially Capris were powered by the 1.3 or 1.6 four-cylinder Kent engine or the Cologne V6 2.0. In September of 1969 a range-topper was introduced in the form of the 3.0 powered by the Essex V6. With around 138bhp and 173lb/ft of torque, the 3.0-litre was capable of 0-60mph in eight seconds and a top speed of 124mph.

In 1982, Ford decided to launch a new fuel injected power plant and dropped the 3.0 V6 in favour of the all-new 2.8 injection Cologne V6 power plant, with a claimed power output of 160bhp and a top speed of 130mph through the existing 4-speed gearbox This was swiftly upgraded to a 5-speed, and along with an interior facelift, it allowed Ford to keep the car in production for a couple more years than originally forecast, the roomy and individual coupe selling well until production finally came to an end in December 1986 by which time over 1.8 million had been sold.

First registered in May 1984, this Diamond White 2.8i looks to be a very straight and original example and is showing only 67,500 miles on the clock which is more than likely correct and is partially backed up by a good file of old MOTs and invoices extending back to 2002 when it was showing 54,491 miles.

Fitted with a 5-speed box, pepper pot alloys and a steel sunroof, it has a sports exhaust and a tubular manifold, a dyno sheet from 2010 showing that it still produces 150bhp and 155lb/ft which is pretty close to the figures Ford claimed when new.

Starting promptly and running sweetly as we moved it around for these photos, it comes with an MOT to July 2020 with no advisories recorded, a Haynes manual and two sets of keys.