THE CLASSIC SALE 22nd & 23rd MARCH 2025

86 The Classic Sale at the Practical Classics Classic Car and Restoration Show 2025 iconicauctioneers.com •Originally badged as the Capri 500, the name was changed to Capri 280 and some 1,038 examples were ultimately built • They were only available in Brooklands Green and consequently they have become known as Brooklands Capris •Based on the 2.8 Injection Special, the Brooklands boasted larger 15” alloy wheels and the fully optioned interior was trimmed in Raven Black leather • Powered by a Cologne V6 engine developing 160bhp with a 5-speed gearbox, limited-slip differential and power rack and pinion steering •Destined to be an instant classic, the Brooklands Capri quickly sold out and they command a significant premium today • This unrestored example comes from ten years current ownership with just only former registered keepers • Just 27,891 miles indicated which our vendor believes to be correct, supported by its online MOT history back to February 2006 at 26,249 miles •MOT until May 2025 issued with ‘no advisories’. Classically presented in Brooklands Green, from ten years caring ownership and just 27,891 miles indicated. Seller Rating: 106 / 135 ««««¶ Registration: E41 ASM Chassis No.: WF0CXXGAECGG11253 Estimate: £24,000 - £28,000 Specialist: Richard Greenhalgh Telephone No: 07948 152921 Lot 238 1988 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands •Built in 1971, this fabulous car was later imported from Italy into the UK in 1999 and registered to our vendor on 8th June as a surprise for his wife •On a visit with his wife to Pescara, Italy our vendor met a gentleman with a Fiat garage, who showed him this fabulous Tributo • Formerly used as a hill climber, improvements were fitted to increase performance primarily engine cooling such as side air intakes, rear vents on the boot lid and oil cooling pipes •Sporting rare Abarth parts such as dash board, various gauges, sump pan, seats and some incredibly rare split rims • The owner was unwilling to sell the car at the time, but in 1999 the car was secretly bought and driven back to the UK as a surprise for our vendor’s wife •Naturally kept in superb order, the car comes with an odometer reading of some 24,200 kilometres A superb homage to the legendary Abarth 500 offered directly from long term ownership. Seller Rating: 107 / 135 ««««¶ Registration: KUJ 140J Chassis No.: 2808459 Estimate: £8,000 - £10,000 Specialist: Arwel Richards Telephone No: 07434 960868 Lot 239 1971 Fiat 500L Abarth Tributo More Details Lot 238 Bid On Lot 238 More Details Lot 239 Bid On Lot 239