Yet it was a suitable last hurrah for a much-loved car. Ford built 1,038 examples of the Capri 280. Each one was painted ‘Brooklands’ green, which is why many people refer to this model as the ...

‘The Capri is the best Ford coupe ever ... 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, signified ...