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1987 Ford Tickford Capri 2.8i 1 of 15 'lost' Tickford Capris following the cancellation of Turbo production

United Kingdom • 9 Oct 2024

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AI Listing Summary

This is a 1987 Ford Capri 2.8i, one of fifteen originally registered as a 'Tickford Capri' but never fully converted. It features some genuine Tickford parts and cosmetic enhancements. The car is described as being in 'very good' mechanical condition and 'good' overall condition, presenting an interesting opportunity for collectors interested in Tickford vehicles.

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Condition 

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The car is described as being in 'very good' mechanical condition and 'good' overall exterior bodywork condition. The interior is described as 'very good, charmingly patinated'. However, it is also noted that the car is not a fully converted Tickford Turbo and is missing some original parts. It has had 4 previous owners and some cosmetic parts may have been retrofitted.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

WF0CXXGAECGA91687

Odometer:

[Odometer Reading]

Reg Number:

D985 FKV

RHD/LHD:

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

Lowest Price (Since 2020)

£23,850

Median Price (Since 2020)

£37,520

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