The Capri 280 is a Classic Car Masterpiece

[@stevenlugg6252]

NO! Must keep the 2.8i engine don’t go electric. The sound is so distinctive and gorgeous. Classic owners must keep together to make sure the decent fuel remains available.

[@paulkane6645]

No, don't do a 280, but any other Capri is OK. I remember seeing about 20 of these specials stored in a Ford Dagenham car park in 1986.. I was a young apprentice and the cars were near the Paint, Trim and Assembly building after being unloaded from a boat at the nearby Jetty.

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

It was originally going to be called the capri 500.

[@Dominic-mm6yf]

Fantastic last ride for a classic.

[@leslieirvine1961]

Electric??? Noooo Keep It Original and the same way as it was, when it left the Ford factory 🏭 back in the day.

[@Classiccarstories]

Hi Leslie, thanks for getting involved

[@cardiffchris]

Such a beautiful design. Sadly we only had these Capri models from 1976 to 1978 in North America. Ours had the 2.8 v6 but with only about 110 horsepower.

[@Classiccarstories]

Thank you for getting in touch Cardifchris what happened to yours ?

[@jasesmiles]

Definitely a No from me. I’m fortunate enough to own a Brooklands. And a huge part of its appeal is that Beautiful engine sound.

[@Classiccarstories]

Thank you for your input Jasesmiles

[@andrewofford1533]

I had one of these, E818 GCW, wish I kept it. Was exported to New Zealand in the end.

[@Classiccarstories]

Yes always meeting people who wished they’d kept their original cars 🚗

[@brucepulver8358]

A nice stand for the motor and gearbox, in the lounge room! Bolt on/Bolt off conversion! 👍

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

I have had capris every day since the summer of 1986. I bought the red 2.8i in August 1991. Just had a major overhaul with a shed load of new parts including track control arms, steering gaiters, tie rod ends, hand brake cable, brake discs, M16 calipers, pads, a custom 1 piece propshaft, front indicators and hand crafted metal brake lines copying the original. Hope to be on the road in summer when road tax exempt (40 years old). Also have a '73 MK1 3 litre thats now an ETCC ford "works" touring car replica in blue and white livery with a box arch body kit with air intakes and 16 inch 3 piece split rims.

[@Classiccarstories]

Sounds great Kenneth do you have any pictures you can send us for our community page and Instagram? As we like to feature your car?

[@kennethfinnegan2937]

@@Classiccarstories not sure how to send photos to the community page. I don't do Instagram or Facebook. I don't even do shows anymore. I mean 99.99% of people love it and want to know about it and take pictures etc but always get at least one idiot "ooh I don't like the colour.. oh that's not original..". Probably never even had one, can't do something like that. I don't want to be giving there whereabouts as security is paramount. Wouldn't be first time someone tried to follow me home in them.

[@poultonmedia]

@@kennethfinnegan2937 no problem Keith I understand, you can’t post to our community page only I can do that , I meant send me the pictures via our email address but no problem if you’d rather not 😊

[@philipwardle6820]

In thinking about whether to go electric a lot depends on future legislation and the ready availability of petrol / diesel. In the meantime I like my Stag's burble, but not the price per litre!

[@galfraser9463]

The lsd stated was available on special and the tyres where smaller than normal 195 not 205

[@richardhintonracing]

That would be a no.

[@Classiccarstories]

Thanks for your input

[@micksimpson2727]

loved the sound so that is a no from me

[@Classiccarstories]

Fair point

[@CarlosMendez-hs8yi]

Electric capri 280 who ever does it needs there head seriously testing. It's purely a beautiful sound and drive as it a pure legend, its only regret is that ford did not make it supercharged like it was planned to be the capri 500 it would have been awesome.

[@Classiccarstories]

Hi Carlos , welcome to the channel thank you for commenting

[@danieltucker9971]

Are you converting the Brooklands? I have a 1984 2.0s that I'd love to convert when I have the cash for it.

[@Classiccarstories]

Nothing planned at the moment Daniel

[@danieltucker9971]

@@Classiccarstories so there's a chance I could still be the first! What sort of set up do you you'd try and do if you were going to convert a Capri? Do you think you'd be able to improve the weight distribution?

[@tc7539]

I owned a 1984 Capri 2.8 Injection Special a long time ago and really liked it. I personally prefer the wheels and the colours on the earlier 2.8 Injection models to the Brooklands. I would hesitate to convert a V6 car to electric because the engine is so characterful and has a lovely offbeat sound. But converting a four cylinder Capri to electric would be OK with me.

[@Classiccarstories]

Hi TC thanks for you input

[@gryzman]

electrify all classics!

[@RT-nk6gc]

Screw ICE, go electric!

[@Classiccarstories]

Thank you for your input

[@Heartofaloin]

Nothing really special about it, all 2.8 models from 85 got LSD, Ricardo's was standard even on the early models. Only difference was 15 inch wheels and full leather