Early 2.8

[andyd]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-capri-2- ... Sw53NZAPPe

MOT History;

Registration number: SRJ808X


Vehicle make FORD Vehicle model CAPRI Date first used 1 August 1981 Fuel type Petrol Colour Blue

Test date 5 April 2017 Expiry date 4 April 2018 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 66,268 miles MOT test number 2382 7162 2205

Test date 31 March 2017 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 66,268 miles MOT test number 3351 9636 6172 Reason(s) for failure
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Test date 12 January 2015 Expiry date 11 January 2016 Test Result Pass Odometer reading 66,121 miles MOT test number 1493 3211 5416

Test date 12 January 2015 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 66,121 miles MOT test number 7165 9231 5014 Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Test date 6 December 2014 Test Result Fail Odometer reading 66,121 miles MOT test number 3891 7064 4372 Reason(s) for failure
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

[Noel]

"Fairly quick for an old car."
Is it true the 4 speeds will get to 90 in second gear if you take it up to the rev limiter?

strangely sparse description of the cars history.
Looks like its been dragged out a shed, put back on the road and had a quick respray.

[andyd]

"Fairly quick for an old car."
Is it true the 4 speeds will get to 90 in second gear if you take it up to the rev limiter?

strangely sparse description of the cars history.
Looks like its been dragged out a shed, put back on the road and had a quick respray.

90 in top gear Cant imagine doing it in 2nd, the pistons would be dancing on top of the bonnet......3rd gear more than likely. Someone will no doubt know.

Mine felt quick and would pull strong in all gears.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi Andy,
Looks nice on the outside, and it's a gorgeous colour, but what is the recent respray hiding underneath?
I like to see an under the bonnet photo though, as inevitably any shortcuts in the standard of the restoration can be seen there.
The situation seems fairly common, but why would a genuine seller pay for a respray then sell the car straight away?

Andrew.

[andyd]

Hi Andy,
Looks nice on the outside, and it's a gorgeous colour, but what is the recent respray hiding underneath?
I like to see an under the bonnet photo though, as inevitably any shortcuts in the standard of the restoration can be seen there.
The situation seems fairly common, but why would a genuine seller pay for a respray then sell the car straight away?

Andrew.

Andrew,
I would want to see pictures of any repairs and preparation etc.

Been off the road for sometime pre MOT 2015, and unless it's not been undersealed, you cant easily tell if it's had welding in the past imo.....

[Andrew 2.8i]

A few later 2.8s I've spotted. Most seem to be advertised for over £10K now.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C838973
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C863654
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C851410

It's funny that when somebody comes onto the forum searching for a 2.8 there's nothing around, but when nobody is searching for them there are loads for sale.

Andrew.

[D366Y]

A few later 2.8s I've spotted. Most seem to be advertised for over £10K now.
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C838973
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C863654
http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C851410

It's funny that when somebody comes onto the forum searching for a 2.8 there's nothing around, but when nobody is searching for them there are loads for sale.

Andrew.

I'm still keeping my eyes open for some V6 power Andrew! Keep them coming, these look good but need my house purchase to go through before I can commit to buying one

Danny

[Andrew 2.8i]

these look good but need my house purchase to go through before I can commit

Hi Danny,
Come on, get your priorities right......the V6 comes first, the house is less important!
Seriously though, I'll keep my eyes peeled for suitable V6 cars.

Andrew.

[D366Y]

these look good but need my house purchase to go through before I can commit

Hi Danny,
Come on, get your priorities right......the V6 comes first, the house is less important!
Seriously though, I'll keep my eyes peeled for suitable V6 cars.

Andrew.

That's what I keep telling my better half but she is so far only saying I can bring one of the capris with me, but I'll sneak the second and third ones along when she isn't looking....

Cheers
Danny

[sheff]

"Fairly quick for an old car."
Is it true the 4 speeds will get to 90 in second gear if you take it up to the rev limiter?

strangely sparse description of the cars history.
Looks like its been dragged out a shed, put back on the road and had a quick respray.

90 in top gear Cant imagine doing it in 2nd, the pistons would be dancing on top of the bonnet......3rd gear more than likely. Someone will no doubt know.

Mine felt quick and would pull strong in all gears.

My old 4 speed did 55 in 1st, 85 in 2nd, 115 in 3rd then would go onto 135ish in top according to the speedo. The car was only 3 years old back then and I wouldn't suggest anyone drive one like that now, as the chances are it would blow up big style You would also need to find a private road or go to Germany and find an autobahn!

[andyd]

"Fairly quick for an old car."
Is it true the 4 speeds will get to 90 in second gear if you take it up to the rev limiter?

strangely sparse description of the cars history.
Looks like its been dragged out a shed, put back on the road and had a quick respray.

90 in top gear Cant imagine doing it in 2nd, the pistons would be dancing on top of the bonnet......3rd gear more than likely. Someone will no doubt know.

Mine felt quick and would pull strong in all gears.

My old 4 speed did 55 in 1st, 85 in 2nd, 115 in 3rd then would go onto 135ish in top according to the speedo. The car was only 3 years old back then and I wouldn't suggest anyone drive one like that now, as the chances are it would blow up big style You would also need to find a private road or go to Germany and find an autobahn!

Hi Neil,
If the speedo was to be believed, that was very impressive for an early 80's car

[sheff]

My old 4 speed did 55 in 1st, 85 in 2nd, 115 in 3rd then would go onto 135ish in top according to the speedo. The car was only 3 years old back then and I wouldn't suggest anyone drive one like that now, as the chances are it would blow up big style You would also need to find a private road or go to Germany and find an autobahn!

Hi Neil,
If the speedo was to be believed, that was very impressive for an early 80's car

Yeah Andy I wonder how accurate the speedo's were back then. 80mph on my current Capri shows 75mph on the sat nav! Not sure, but I think Ford gave a top speed of 130mph, but I sometimes wonder if this was just to push sales and not that realistic.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Not sure, but I think Ford gave a top speed of 130mph, but I sometimes wonder if this was just to push sales and not that realistic.

Autocar roadtested the 2.8 in the 20th June 1981 edition and achieved a genuine top speed of 127MPH and 0-60 in 7.9s.However, they used to test all cars with a full tank of petrol, test equipment and with a passenger on board. With just the driver, and without all the gear, I would have thought that 130MPH was possible (on a good day!).

Andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

go to Germany and find an autobahn!

"Wir fahr'n fahr'n fahr'n auf der Autobahn"........

Andrew.

[andyd]

Not sure, but I think Ford gave a top speed of 130mph, but I sometimes wonder if this was just to push sales and not that realistic.

Autocar roadtested the 2.8 in the 20th June 1981 edition and achieved a genuine top speed of 127MPH and 0-60 in 7.9s.However, they used to test all cars with a full tank of petrol, test equipment and with a passenger on board. With just the driver, and without all the gear, I would have thought that 130MPH was possible (on a good day!).

Andrew.

I saw those figures too when I searched earlier.....I wouldn't want to do 127mph in a Capri

[andyd]

Final bid £9600 reserve not met......

As with the white 3.0S yesterday at £14200, again I'm surprised this didn't make more.......Are Capri prices starting to level out

[D366Y]

Fingers crossed, that's my in!!

[sheff]

Final bid £9600 reserve not met......

As with the white 3.0S yesterday at £14200, again I'm surprised this didn't make more.......Are Capri prices starting to level out

This Laser sold at Poole car auctions last week for £5k plus fees https://www.swva.co.uk/classic-car/ford ... aser-1986/
I would say that was a good realistic value for a car of that standard. Possibly a sign things have settled a bit!

[Paul G]

That'll probably turn up for sale on some dealer's website for £9000 in the next couple of weeks.

[Andrew 2.8i]

That'll probably turn up for sale on some dealer's website for £9000 in the next couple of weeks.

I think you're correct. A lot of private buyers seem to be reluctant to buy from car auctions, leaving the way clear for the trade to pick up cars at a good price.

Andrew.