RACQ Motorfest 2021- Brisbane

For many years the RACQ has organized Motorfest in Brisbane. Last years event was cancelled due to Covid so this year it was anticipated by many. Unfortunately due to a new venue with reduced space, unusual entry conditions and a late attempt at entry, I could not take one of my Capris. The first time for many years that I have not be able to do this. So yesterday I went to the RNA Showgrounds to check out the cars & the new/old venue. It was in the side show alley area with most classic cars under the huge marquee. The cars were parked really close together so with the large number of people it was difficult walking between them. I thought there was the same amount of undercover (in another marquee) devoted to food stalls & markets. That was a pity as it was a beautiful day outside. As usual, plenty of different vehicles with a lot of electric cars on display. And yes, 1 beautiful Capri belonging to a former club member. Only 2 other small Fords, a Cortina GT and an electric Cortina. Not even 1 Escort! The only cars I saw with the mandatory drip trays were the BMWs. Here is small sample of the cars. [Click to enlarge the pics.]

Australia Day 2021

 It is time that I wrote a bit more on this blog. There hasn't been much action for the classic car community during the last year for obvious reasons. Today was the first time I have attended an event since March 2020. The annual Australia Day breakfast & show at Ormiston was again well organised and well attended. Some 730+ cars filled both of the school ovals and there was a very diverse mixture of cars. Everything you could imagine! There were a record number of Capris (2), my white XL and a fellow club member's RS3100. Lots of Holdens, Falcons, Mustangs and small Fords. Also lots of British makes. Attached are small number of photos, mainly Fords. This has taken me ages to publish and apologies for the placement of the pics. (click on them to enlarge)

                    

Welcome to my Capri blog!

Another year & the blog started in 2013 is still functioning. I hope 2021 is better for everyone.

It is designed to help me & others interested in Ford Capris share information on events & anything of interest about the cars. Rather than revamp my previous blogs I decided to make a fresh start and just add bits & pieces about Ford Capris, in particular, the Mark 1.



These are my two Capris. I have owned the white (Winter White) 1972 1600 XL since 2000 when I paid $2300. I really liked the steering wheel and it was registered so I bought it but have since spent a considerable amount restoring it to its present condition.

I bought the 1970 Jewel Green 1600 Deluxe in 2008 on EBay for $3000 (very lucky!). Again, I have spent a fair bit of the green stuff to get it to its present condition.

Both cars are very original with matching numbers & I have kept them as original as possible. I am the second real owner of the green car & I have the original sales docket for it. I am a retired educator and live in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia so most of my posts will relate to local items but you are most welcome to add any comments or items of interest.

I hope you enjoy the posts & I will try to add more this year.

Here are some more photos of the cars at various shows in past years.

My other discontinued blogs are:

http://my70fordcapri.blogspot.com.au/

This is a rather long blog detailing the restoration of the Jewel Green Capri. There are quite a few posts so if you are interested, be sure to look at all the Older Posts.

http://redcapri.blogspot.com.au/

This blog details another restoration project that I was involved in.