CLASSIC FORD OF THE

Allan Brown’s Capri 280 TT

The votes are all in, they’ve been counted, recounted and verified, and we are pleased to reveal that your Classic Ford Of The Year is Allan Brown’ s Turbo Tech ni cs Capri 280. The subject of a lengthy and detailed recent restoration, the rare 280TT is a clear crowdpleaser and worthy winner of the 2020 crown.

No-one was more surprised about the positive reaction the Capri would get when the completed restoration was first revealed, and Allan was the first to admit that a lot of this was down to the car’s restorer, Trevor Steadman of Stead speed Restorations. Trevor is famed not only for his knowledge of how Capris go together, but also his ability to fabricate hand-made panels and repair sections, so first-time classic car owner, Allan knew he was the right person for the job of taking on this special car.

One of only a handful of 280s converted by Turbo Technics, Allan’s is the full-fat 200 bhp F26 version, and despite being well looked-after for all it’s life, was ripe for a complete rebuild once Trevor had stripped it down, with Trevor electing to save as many of the original panels as possibly rather than simply replace them. With the engine rebuilt, and the running gear all refurbished by Trevor too, the end result is the perfect mix of original and restored, and even better, Allan’s not afraid to use it, driving 100s of miles across the UK to attend shows when he can.

Congratulation to Allan, and Trevor, and we look forward to seeing what the pair come up with next.

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