Capri - Capri Pictures & Videos

Here are heaps of pictures of Capris in various forms from serious racers to showroom specials.

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=rally+ford+capris&rlz=1T4VRHB_enAU620AU621&tbm=isch&imgil=JFzJVx2S3rovIM%253A%253BbLx360YY_pyi0M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.carandclassic.co.uk%25252Fcar%25252FC189978&source=iu&pf=m&fir=JFzJVx2S3rovIM%253A%252CbLx360YY_pyi0M%252C_&usg=__yqSj7OdeuRycISnc9XsL1T-GBjI%3D&biw=1093&bih=513&ved=0CCcQyjc&ei=61sOVaLXINS78gXyloDoBg#imgrc=JFzJVx2S3rovIM%253A%3BbLx360YY_pyi0M%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carandclassic.co.uk%252Fuploads%252Fcars%252Fford%252F1650630.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.carandclassic.co.uk%252Fcar%252FC189978%3B500%3B343

This is a bit of a classic video. The Capris are at the end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E59j1lXRz-Q

This 2 part series was developed by the BBC and has some great Capri stories & examples.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1HYlgwQUOc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJRSfxEKzFg  

Capri - No, not really but have a look!

This post has nothing at all to do with Capris but it has some great fix its. I love the right hand drive solution!

Seat belt broken?

                 I can fix that! (Is that a neck brace you have on?)

 

Car imported from the wrong country?

I can fix that!

 

Car can't be ordered with the

'Wood Trim' option?

I can fix that!

 

Wiper motor burned out?

I can fix that!

 

Car stereo stolen?

I can fix that!

 

 

Capris For Sale

It is always interesting for me to gauge the local Capri market so here are some of the current cars for sale.

1. http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/capalaba/cars-vans-utes/1969-ford-capri/1073153830
    Looks interesting for $7000
    PS. Looked for this car on the weekend after I posted this & it was sold in about 3 days!!!

2. http://www.uniquecarsales.com.au/car/FORD/CAPRI?eapi=2&sort=UniqVotes&vertical=Car&silo=Stock&base=1216+1841&Range=Price:Min,Max~1
    There is a really nice two tone V6 for $30,000.

3. http://www.tradeuniquecars.com.au/search/type-cars/subtype-unique+cars/keywords-capri
    The XL looks a nice example.

4. In the latest Unique Cars magazine (Issue 373), there is a report & picture of a white 1972 Capri XL, complete with vinyl roof, which sold at Shannons in Melbourne for $10,750. It doesn't say whether it is auto or manual.

There are a few others around but these represent a good sample.

 A couple of these cars are similar to my white XL but the high teens may be a bit optimistic for a 4 cylinder. However, you never know who will come along & really want a Capri & has the ready cash.

Capri - Weber 32/36 DGAV Carburettor

Last year at a swap meet I bought a pretty ordinary looking Weber for about $10. I have had it sitting in the box at home since then and looking for an easy project to do during our recent hot weather, I thought I would clean it up & see if it could be used. As you can see from the photos, it was very dirty & hadn't seen any action for some time so a great deal of carbie cleaner, wire brushing & cleaning were necessary. I had a few spare parts from previous jobs so I was able to replace what was necessary but I still need a choke pull off diaphragm. They are available so I will keep looking around for one at a reasonable price. The whole carbie looks a lot better & I may use it if I can score a good manifold.

If you are rebuilding a similar carbie, this is an excellent forum article that shows photos each step of the way. It is one of the best articles I have come across.
http://www.mk3supra.org/topic/561-guide-rebuilding-a-weber-3236-dgav-carb/

Capri - Logan PCYC Car Show

I spent a few hours this morning at the annual Logan PCYC Car Show. There is always an interesting mix of cars on display. The Capri brand was represented by approx. 8 SA Capri convertibles and my green 1970 Deluxe. There were no other small Fords around - which is surprising. No Escorts or Cortinas.
Shows in bitumen car parks get a little hot around this time of year so I didn't stick around too long - maybe in my middle age I feel the heat a bit more!
Here are some pics of various vehicles. I would love to stick the supercharger that is shown on the Torana on my Capri. Wouldn't that be something?



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