Vehicle Description
The Ford Capri was the Ford Mustang of Europe. A mind-boggling
array of options meant that the Capri could be whatever you wanted
it to be; just like the Mustang. The Capri was, in fact, a far more
varied animal than the Mustang with engines ranging from 1300cc to
3100cc as well as a myriad of trim specifications. The Capri was
released to the press on 24th January 1969 at the Brussels Motor
Show and caused a sensation. For the 1982 model year, a new sporty
version debuted at the Geneva Motor Show called the 2.8 Injection.
A special twin DOHC version of the 2.9 was created by Cosworth
Engineering in 1991. Although it shared the same block as the
standard 2.9, power output was up to 195 PS and torque was boosted
to 203 lb�ft at 4500 rpm. This engine (code BOA) was used in the
Ford Scorpio Cosworth 24V. The engine was known for its substantial
increase in power delivery above 4000 rpm relative to the
unmodified version; in recent years, the engine has become a
popular choice as a replacement engine for the Ford Sierra XR4x4
and XR4i. This excellent Ford Capri came out of the factory in 1985
as a 2.8i and was used as a normal car; at the end of its road life
it was purchased by the previous owner who, a couple of years ago,
completely stripped the car down and rebuilt it from the ground up
to be a fast track day car and a tribute to the Capri 3.1 X-Pack.
The restoration of the bodywork included using an original X-Pack
body kit, polycarbonate windows, carbon fiber door cards,
roll-cage, Ricardo pro-series race seats, four-point safety harness
and Sparco steering wheel. Under the bonnet, the engine has been
replaced with a V6 Ford Cosworth 24v BOA unit with Jenvey
individual throttle bodies, Omex engine management system and a
full Alien exhaust system. This has been married with a T5 gearbox
with quick shift and has had a hydraulic clutch conversion, putting
the power to the road through a limited slip differential. The
brakes have been replaced with AP Racing Pro Scoot calipers, brake
discs and racing pedal box. To complete this racing package, the
suspension has been replaced all round with fully adjustable Leda
coilovers; it is corner weighted, fitted with panhard rods,
anti-tramp bars and electric power steering. The wheels are
Revolution alloys shod with Toyo Proxie R588 semi slick tyres and
the car has a racing battery and oil catch container under the
bonnet. This Ford Capri is track ready but would require a full
fire extinguisher system and external battery cut out switch fitted
to be race eligible and a hand brake system and road tyres fitted
to obtain an MoT. This is an opportunity to purchase a fully
prepared track day car at a fraction of the cost to build one which
could be made road legal or taken to full race mode. For sale by
auction on Saturday 23 September 2017 with Historics at Brooklands,
Brooklands Motor Racing Circuit, Weybridge, Surrey, Call 01753
639170
