This factor seems to be reasonably like a typical Mk3 Ford Capri 2.8i from the outside, does not it? Very little out of the common, you might assume.

It’s a tiny little bit a lot more than that, however, because this distinct 1981 Capri was commissioned by Ford’s Product Affairs crew for corporation president Henry Ford II to use on visits to the UK.

As a result, it’s a entirely bespoke spec. In the Cologne factory it was subject to stricter good quality control checks. It was then transported to Ford’s Exclusive Car or truck Engineering division, where by it was fitted with a three-pace automatic gearbox and broader leather seats to allow for comfier cross-region commutes. It was also presented further levels of that Graphite Grey paint.

It was ultimately sent to Turville Grange – the Ford household home in the United kingdom – and it was employed by the founder’s grandson until finally 1983. At that stage it was offered to Head of Ford Item Progress, Ron Mellor, who in flip moved it on to designer Alan Jarman, who would use it to commute from Torquay to the SVE division in Dunton.

The alternatively distinctive 2.8 Injection Capri now has 68,958 miles on the clock, but only 6,800 of individuals have come in the previous 28 decades. It was presented a whole refresh before this 12 months also and is now heading up for auction with Car or truck & Vintage. The estimate? Among £25,000 and £35,000. Not poor for a tiny slice of Ford history.