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    Ford Capri - YB Power!

    SEE POST 89 ONWARDS FOR START OF PROJECT

    So here's how the sotry goes -

    I have always loved Capris, and loved the opportunity to own one, so me and my Dad were halfway through purchasing one before he died in 2001, the day before my 10th Birthday. RIP old man.

    Anyway, fast worward to Tuesday night (29th April)... Was generally browsing, and came across a 1986 Capri in the next town. Had a look though the images, looked a bit worse for wear, but arranged a viewing anyway.

    Now fast forward to tonight, There I am standing next to this beautiful, long car. Instant love it really was. Needs a fair bit of work, new battery, exhaust, rust spots fixed etc. I offered him £400 on the spot for it, and we eventually agreed on £450. So it's mine now!

    I'll be trailering it home in the next few weeks, so until then, you've only got these pictures. IT's not the fact that it's old, I love them, and how many 17 year old UK men can you say you know who own their first car outright with no financial help - I dont know any!

    So ill be going up soon for another look at it, hand over the dosh and complete the deal.

    I'm in love

    Will get better pictures for you on Monday - but here it is.



    Any questions, just fire away!
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    Congratulations! Do you plan just to fix it or will you perform some major changes?

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    Just minor for the moment, needs a couple of new bits, but from what I saw tonight it looks all good. Working in a garage means I come to an advantage, can use the ramps etc to have a right good look underneath, if something needs replacing it'll be replaced.

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    Congratulations indeed.

    Loks like it'll be a lot of fun when it finally hits the road.
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    Great first car. My mom owned a Capri as her first car, a Mercury Capri that is. Loved it to death, I think it's still her favorite of all the cars she's ever owned.

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    Sweet ride! Congratulations!! What engine is under that lovely bonnet?

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    very cool bro, good buy
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    Neat looking car. Looks perfect for a small block ford swap.....
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    ooooh nice ! be sure to stop by when you get to the netherlands, I have always loved to drive in one

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    Quote Originally Posted by johnnynumfiv View Post
    Neat looking car. Looks perfect for a small block ford swap.....
    haha, was thinking the exact same thing
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    Would be nice... Insurance wouldnt like it though !

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    Quote Originally Posted by adamfraser View Post
    Would be nice... Insurance wouldnt like it though !
    They don't need to know.
    "We went to Wnedy's. I had chicken nuggest." ~ Quiggs

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    What engine? V6??

    I love your new ride!
    It is sweet! I have always like the capris, especially the Mk1 RS2600 and Rs3100...
    Lovely machines!

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    Cheers, not a V6 unfortunately, just a 1.6 Inline-4.

    But then again, if it dosent run.. may just keep it as a project car and stick a 2.9 V6 Cosworth job in it..

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    So here's the plan. If the body is deemed too buggered, it will be totally sanded down and given a respray in the same colour as the Brooklands 280 version.

    And a few wee bits and bobs will be done too, possibly powdercoat the wheels Anthracite, and some other subtle changes.

    Quick Photoshop mock :


    Criticisms are great, I dont know if this is how it will look, but its nice to know that I can try. There is a bit of a story which I will post up later as why I bought this certain type of car.
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