The Ford Capri 280 Brooklands Green belonged to a limited special series of only 1038 units built for England until 1987. It features leather upholstery, 7-spoke 15" alloy wheels with Pirelli P7 195/50/15 tires.

The Ford Capri 280 "Brooklands"

The Capri 500 was the last special edition model, marking the end of Capri production in 1986/87. Named after the racetrack and available only in "Brooklands Green," it featured a luxurious leather interior (Raven leather with red piping) and a 2.8L V6 engine. It served as a stylish farewell to the iconic "European Mustang," which had been in production for over 19 years. Originally planned as the "Capri 500," 1,038 units were produced due to leftover body shells, making it a highly sought-after classic today.

History and characteristics:

• Farewell model: The Capri 280 "Brooklands" was built as the last model to end production of the Capri, which was conceived as the European answer to the Mustang concept.

• Name: The name "Brooklands" honors the historic British race track, while the "280" refers to the displacement of the 2.8-liter V6 engine.

• Exclusivity: 1038 units were built, all painted in the special color "Brooklands Green".

• Luxury interior: Unlike other models, the 280 had a luxurious interior, including full leather seats (Raven leather) with red piping and Recaro sports seats.

• Technology: Under the hood was the 2.8-liter V6 with Bosch K-Jetronic injection, complemented by 15-inch alloy wheels and a limited-slip differential for better traction.

• End of production: The last Capris were built in December 1986, although they continued to be sold until 1987.

Meaning:
The Capri 280 "Brooklands" is considered the crowning achievement of an era and, due to its rarity and luxurious features, is now a particularly sought-after collector's item, often fetching higher prices than other Capri models.