1987 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Special

In 1984, Ford's 2.8 injection Capri was the subject of a substantial upgrade and became known as the Capri Injection Special. This development used Recaro half-leather seats and included a limited-slip differential. Externally, the car could easily be distinguished by the seven-spoke RS wheels and its colour-coded grille and headlamp surround. Packed with performance and character, it paved the way for the Capri 280.

This very impressive example is a UK-supplied, right-hand drive 2.8 Injection Special that was first registered as D750 HYP on the 15th May 1987 to Ford main dealers Zenith Motors in London, making it one of the very last 2.8 Injection Specials to be registered. It’s finished in the very rare colour of Crystal Blue, only available in the last few months of production.

The Capri was enjoyed by its original owner for a few years prior to being put into long-term storage where it was discovered by its next owner, who promptly purchased it on  26th May 2009. He was well known within the Capri community and used the car to travel to classic car events in the UK and around Europe. The second owner was also rather fastidious about maintaining the car, as evidenced by a large A4 box file of invoices for parts and maintenance. In addition there is a fully stamped Ford service book up to 66,000 miles (all carried out at Ford main dealers). Sadly, the second owner passed away in 2017 and D750 HYP was offered for sale by his widow shortly afterwards.

The third and current owner acquired the car on 29th March 2017 with an indicated mileage of 71,433. He had been looking for a 2.8 Injection Special to add to his collection for a while and knew exactly what he wanted. His criteria was low ownership, rust free, factory original features all intact, unmolested, never welded, original Ford factory wings and in the right colour. Happily, D750 HYP fitted the bill. Since his purchase, he has used the car on a very selective basis including visiting the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Ford Capri at Ford HQ at Warley and again at Ford's Dunton offices (both of these events were arranged by Ford’s UK press office) and a couple of other classic Ford events at the Gaydon Heritage Centre. The odometer currently reads 72,921 warranted miles (at the time of cataloguing) meaning that this immaculate Capri has covered just 1,488 miles in our vendor’s five years of ownership.

The Special appears to be pleasingly original displaying a number of features that are hard to replicate;

• Original Ford ERST 32PS factory-fitted radio/cassette head unit with an electric aerial plus the original working Ford Torch key is included
• The rear parcel shelf is an original genuine Ford part and is in excellent condition. The dashboard also has no cracks or splits
• The rubber boot spoiler and tailgate are also immaculate and the ashtray appears unused
• Original, factory-fitted, front wings displaying the correct factory spot-welds
• Two-piece Janspeed stainless steel, full exhaust system fitted with a pair of Janspeed down pipes

During the current ownership the Capri has benefited from;

• Full paint correction on all external paintwork
• New gas struts to the tailgate. New Bosch battery
• Just under £2,700 spent at renowned specialists, Interior Revival, (invoice on file). The whole interior presents exceptionally well with new Ford 'strobe' fabric replaced on all the seats and the original leather cleaned and renovated
• A service at 72,060 miles in 2017
• 4 x new 2022 Nanking tyres. The alloys appear immaculate
• A fresh MOT dated 2nd August 2022

This remarkable car is accompanied by its owners handbook with the correct Ford leaflets and paraphernalia, its original purchase invoice and the all-important service booklet which is stamped up to 66,000 miles by Ford main dealers.

Clearly this is a very special with all its factory features intact and is superbly finished in a rare and attractive hue. We recommend and encourage your inspection at the NEC Classic Car Show to see D750 HYP in the gleaming metal. Please also note that videos showing the car in even more detail can be sent upon request.