THE CLASSIC SALE 21st & 22nd March 2026

+ buyer’s premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) 53 •With final production ending in 1987, just 500 examples of the Capri 280 were planned to be built, however, in the end 1,038 found homes •Supplied new by Quicks of Chester in August 1987 this example is displaying just 37,125 miles which judging by the condition is believed to be correct • The history file contains plenty of early invoices and MOTs going back to 2013 showing it has had minimal use over the last decade • Invoices show a continuous maintenance record from 2000 which includes new parts including front springs, radiator, expansion tank, water pump, viscous fan, wheel bearings and rocker cover gaskets. Protected with a full Paint Protection Film •A new clutch and brake overall was carried in June 2022. In May 2023, Retroclassic Engineering gave the Capri a full service and fitted a complete sports exhaust, four new tyres, full geometry alignment and power steering rack overhaul. The MOT is valid until November 2026 •Sounding glorious and driving beautifully on our photo shoot, this stunning Brooklands is ready for a summer of driving by its next lucky owner Classically presented in Brooklands Green, well maintained and just over 37,000 miles. Seller Rating: 106 / 135 «««« Registration: E869 WDM Chassis No.: WF0CXXGAECGG11550 Estimate: £25,000 - £30,000 Specialist: Lionel Abbott Telephone No: 07831 574381 Lot 183 1987 Ford Capri 280 Brooklands • Finished in signature Imperial Blue, comes with its original Ford Main Dealer invoice and an impressive history file. Supplied by main dealer John Grose of Ipswich •With just two owners prior to our vendor, this Focus RS has travelled 61,698 miles substantiated by John Grose services from 2005 through to 2010 • From August 2011 and 43,616 miles there are multiple invoices from Demon Performance Centre •A further service was carried out by them in 2013 and a full Sachs clutch kit was fitted at 51,100 miles. In January 2021 a full underbody restoration was carried out refurbing the front hubs and a sports exhaust backbox was fitted • In October 2022, a full engine rebuild was undertaken by DPC which included Mahle standard pistons, a cylinder head rebuild, rod bearing set and all gaskets. Finally a routine service was done in August 2023 at 61,498 miles • The immaculate body work is further enhanced by a unique bumper, grille, 18’’ O.Z Racing alloys and a Quaife LSD, all of which combine to make this a very special Focus RS with a service record to envy Impressively presented Mk1 Focus RS with a service and maintenance record to envy. Seller Rating: 94 / 135 ««« Registration: T6 FRS Chassis No.: WF0BXXGCDB3D71014 Estimate: £20,000 - £25,000 Specialist: Lionel Abbott Telephone No: 07831 574381 Lot 184 2003 Ford Focus Mk1 RS More Details Lot 183 Bid On Lot 183 More Details Lot 184 Bid On Lot 184