On offer here is, indeed, one of those 1,038 limited edition 280 models.

The 280 was based on the Capri 2.8i Special but with a range of extra and desirable goodies thrown in.

All the 280s came in the same specification, most obviously sharing their Brooklands Green Metallic livery.

Subsequently this has led to the 280s being colloquially referred to as the “Brooklands” which was never an official Ford designation.

This stunning looking 280 represents the apex-predator version of the series III Ford Capri and was first registered in August 1987 making it one of the latest Capris you are likely to find.

Seemingly subject to a restoration or, at least, a heavy duty recommissioning at some point, this example is notable for its fine condition and faithful originality.

On the day of our shoot the 280 was displaying 68,148 miles on its analogue odometer with MoT records suggesting that less than 20,000 miles have been covered in the last 19 years.

With a below average 7 previous keep...