Upon arrival, a more than representative example of each car was waiting for us – the last Capri ever made, a 280 Brooklands, and the first Racing Puma to roll off the production line ...

As one last hurrah, the last 1083 Capris to roll out of the Cologne factory were to be given a name that still causes a tingling among the Capri faithful – the 280 Brooklands. But is idolising them ...

It was all over by 1987, though it’s worth noting that the run-out limited edition 280 Brooklands model commands very solid values in the classifieds. Will this ever happen to the new Capri?

The fast Ford market is hyper-inflated, and Capri 280 Brooklands have been going for exorbitant prices. But the Tickford Capri has always been an acquired taste. Its estimate of £26k-28k puts it near ...