Come the mid 1980s and the ageing Capri was no longer ‘the car you always promised yourself’, but there were still many that shed a nostalgic tear at the announcement of the iconic coupé’s imminent passing in 1986.
Thankfully, they were able to dry their eyes and take solace in that Ford UK rightfully recognised that the model deserved a final swansong in homage to its 30-year influence on the nation’s drivers. The 280 final edition was the welcome outcome.
Available only in the UK, the 280 was based on the flagship 2.8 Injection Special. While it was mechanically identical, featuring the same tried-and-tested 2792cc, 160 bhp Cologne V6, Type-9 five-speed gearbox, and the
all-important limited-slip differential, there were significant changes to the exterior and interior.
Ensuring that the Capri would literally go out in style, and giving rise to how it more commonly become
