02 Aug 2025

capri280 Group - capri 280 40th Anniversary preparations

capri280 Group Stand: 8-010
Mick Ward
capri280 Group - capri 280 40th Anniversary preparations
Our 35th Anniversary Event in 2022

capri280 at 40!

Hard to believe I know but yes it will soon be 40 years since the final Ford Capri came off the Assembly line at the Niehl factory plant in Köln, Germany.

The capri280 Group is a Club dedicated to These final 1038 Special Limited Edition Capris produced to mark the end of nearly 2 Million Cars produced over an 18 year period.

Ford built the 280 during December 1986 and shipped all of them to the UK in January, announcing them to Great Fanfare to the motoring Media in February 1987. So 2027 Marks 40 years since this historic event.

capri280 Group will celebrate the 40th and our own 10th anniversary throughout the year with a Special Event during July. Our Event is open to all Capri owners and Capri Clubs. Initial invitation to Capri Clubs in Europe has produced much interest as we plan a 3 day show.

We are still formulating plans for our Event, but the chosen site has much available Entertainment for all of the family. There will be trophies awarded in various categories, plus evening entertainment with music and meals and a bar. ONCE we agree with the venue we will place a link on our Website. We hope you will join us fora fantastic weekend!

Full Camping facilities on Site (We are currently in discussions with a suitable venue) Dining and a bar, Mini Golf course, Fun fair, Train and Automobile Museum, Miniature Train rides, and m uch more. Check out our Website as we Progress  with our Plans.

capri280 Group The Proactive Club for Ford capri280.

December 17th 2017 saw the formation of the capri280 Group originally as a focal point for owners current past, present and future before long it became an actual club. We have come a long way and achieved a lot during this time.

capri280 Group is the only club for the capri280 model catering for all owners needs. Through the Group it is possible to buy and sell a capri280, purchase a wide range of Regalia and original Ford parts, Classic Car Insurance, Car covers for indoor and outdoor use, event tickets all at members discounted prices. We also have a social events programme attending UK and European Capri shows plus UK Classic events.

As we progress more members benefits are being added to enable our cars to be kept in top condition to be enjoyed by their owners and the public too.

Please come along and visit our stand at the NEC Lancaster Insurance Classic Car show. We are in Hall 8 Stand number 010 If not a member you can join up. You can also purchase items of Regalia and spares from the growing range offerred by the Group. Or you can just talk Capri!

 

 

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