1984 Ford Capri 2.0 S

Our car was built in 1984, towards the end of Capri production. The odometer reads just 55,000 miles and we do believe this could indeed be genuine. Back in 2005, the MOT history was showing some 15,000 miles less.

The car is being sold by an established motor trader who recently bought the car from a gentleman looking to raise some cash. We are told that the car had been in his family for over twenty years, having been owned for some of that time by his father.

We are told that there were plenty of invoices from over the years, but as is so often the way they have been mislaid, so this delightful car will have to speak for itself.

It’s red which is always a good place to start for a car with sporting aspirations and it boasts a powerful 2.0-liltre engine. Well 101PS and 153Nm were quite something back in the day… Just don’t challenge anything too modern in a traffic light grand prix.

If a picture paints a thousand words, hopefully our many photographs will help you decide if this is the car for you.

From a distance our car wears its 36 years well and there’s no doubt that red rather suits a Capri. There isn’t the rather dull fade that often befalls the shade and though there is no doubt that a little T-Cut and some more polish wouldn’t improve matters. We doubt it is the original paint.

Closer scrutiny does however reveal some less than perfect areas that might need addressing. There is a small amount of bubbling under the windscreen and on the bottom of the doors. One of the arches sports a rather large blister. Nip them in the bud to prevent the spread would be our advice.

There are a few scratches too; left front wing, left rear wheel arch to name but two… We also do wonder what lies beneath the protective strip on the passenger door.

The wheels look to be in fair condition and there are matching HIFLY tyres to help keep you safe and on the ground.

The bumpers look a little battle weary in places and look ready for a little love and care.

The front indicators have been modified – thankfully, some original replacements are included.

The seats look to be in fair condition, better in the less used back. There is predictably a little more wear to the driver’s seat, especially the offside bolster area.

The carpets look to be original and could do with a bit of a clean and some attractive mats.

The insides of the doors have succumbed to rust in places and will need addressing.

There’s a lovely period radio/cassette player, so time to have a rummage for some ‘80s compilation tapes…

There’s a little creasing to the headlining in places, but for the most part it looks fine.

The boot is in decent nick, save a small area of damage to the spare wheel cover close to the handle.

Another nice period touch is the factory-fitted metal sunroof.

The engine compartment looks remarkably clean. We suspect the engine might have been taken out and the area repainted.

There are signs that some care and attention has been lavished on the engine over the years and by the same token, there are some areas that look a little loveless. Look at the detailed pictures for a better idea.

The car drives well, as you'd expect a cared-for classic to.

Underneath looks sound in most places, though the pictures do show a few areas where surface rust is beginning to take hold. A wire brush and liberal coats of underseal are probably called for here.

For the DIY enthusiast there are a few spare parts included with the car too and what could be nicer than tinkering with an old Capri?

Well…. As previously stated, we are told a father and son cared for this lovely car for 20+ years and there are outward signs that this was the case. Sadly, the paper trail has gone rather cold.

We can tell you that the MOT is valid until 2nd August and over the last few years there have been no advisories, which is a good sign.

This Capri still looks the part and appears to be ready to start its new journey. Undoubtedly quite usable as it stands, we are sure most new owners will want to lavish, time and energy (and no doubt a little cash) on making some cosmetic improvements.

So why not relive the ‘80s, simple untroubled times and put in a cheeky bid. We are sure you won’t regret it. We estimate that the car will sell for between £9,000 and £14,000 and as always, we warmly welcome any inspection. This curvaceous Capri’s condition will speak for itself.

Viewing is always encouraged (within Govt. guidelines of course), and this particular car is located with us at The Market HQ near Abingdon; to arrange an appointment please use the Contact Seller button at the top of the listing. Feel free to ask any questions or make observations in the comments section below, or try our ‘Frequently Asked Questions’.