£18,675
1985 Ford Capri Tickford Turbo Number 71 (of c.85 examples)
United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2023
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a rare 1985 Ford Capri Tickford Turbo, number 71 of approximately 85 built. It has low mileage (16,588 miles) and was in family ownership from new until 2017. The car requires recommissioning due to long-term storage, and while work has started on the brakes and suspension, it hasn't been run since c.1992.
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4
The car hasn't run since 1992 and is described as being in a 'rolling state', indicating that it is not fully functional. Recommissioning work has started on the brakes and suspension. Cosmetically, the listing doesn't specify any major damage, but the overall state suggests it is not in pristine condition due to its long period of storage and disuse.
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WF0CXXGAECET93277
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16,588 miles
B474 BCW
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RHD
Arguably the brainchild of ex-Lotus F1 driver and Autocar journalist John Miles, the Ford Capri Tickford Turbo was unveiled in prototype guise at the 1982 Birmingham Motor Show.
Developed by Aston Martin Tickford Ltd (the famous Newport Pagnell manufacturer's special projects wing), the newcomer was based on a standard MkIII Capri 2.8 Injection.
Visually distinguished by the lift-reducing GRP mouldings that Simon Saunders (latterly of Ariel Atom fame) devised for its nose, flanks and tail, the fixed-head was credited with a 0.37 drag coefficient.
Reworked via the addition of an IHI turbocharger and Garrett intercooler, its 2792cc Cologne V6 drove the rear wheels via a five-speed manual gearbox.
Upgraded with four-wheel disc brakes, the muscular 2+2 coupe also benefited from power-assisted rack and pinion steering and A-frame reinforced rear suspension (while early cars boasted a limited slip differential).
Credited with 205bhp and 260lbft of torque, the high-performance model was ...
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£18,675
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£23,850
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£37,520
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