WHAT HAVE I DONE? Bought a Ford Capri 2.8 Injection Sight Unseen at Auction!

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Күн бұрын

When a near 40 year old Ford Capri 2.8 Injection randomly appears in your local car auction what should you do? Well, if you are me you bid and buy it… sight unseen! You see, the 2.8 Injection Capri is on my ‘must own one-day’ list of cars and this was too good an opportunity to pass up.
So, was this a wise purchase or have I made a big mistake?
In this video I feature seeing the Capri for the first time, collecting and driving it, and my initial thoughts on my Ford Capri 2.8 Injection.
I hope you enjoy the video… don’t forget to hit ‘Like’, Subscribe to follow my journey with the Capri (and my other cars) and please let me know your thoughts in the comments.
Thanks for watching. 👍
--------- Video Content ---------
00:00 - Intro.
04:32 - Arriving at the Auction.
05:16 - What's my Capri actually like?
12:51 - Driving my Capri home!
19:06 - First few jobs on my Capri.
21:05 - My thoughts on my Capri 2.8 Injection.

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@Oceans_Sail 11 ай бұрын

The Capri 2.8i was quite something in its day. I remember - how can i forget - trying to beat one at the traffic lights in King’s Lynn in my MG Midget in 1982 - on the evening of my engagement!! It was about midnight and drawling up to the traffic lights I thought “I’ll have him”. He followed me all through the town and then when the unrestricted Speedo sign appeared I floored it and he did as well. Of course he breezed past me - 1300 twin carb v 2.8i no contest. To my horror the famous sign flipped up at the back of the capri - ‘STOP POLICE’ I stopped. My mum who was 6 months pregnant with my 20 years younger brother inside her told me “don’t try and outrun him”. “Mum”, i said’ “what are you talking about, I’m your son not a criminal!” Inspector Hansel talked to me about my driving behaviour. Lovely polite chap. I explained I wasn’t really aware of my speed. Not a great defence I admit. But when he told me “But you were doing 50 MPH past the police station”: I knew that I was in trouble. Still, he was gentlemanly enough not to breathalyse me but to write out a speeding ticket with the parting words “and you should know better than to endanger your beautiful wife in her condition” - referring of course to my mother who always looked a lot younger than her age and really was quite a looker. Thank you Inspector Ansell and if you are reading this “cheers!” Old fashioned policing at its very best. I took the hint.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing the story. 👍 Sorry for the delayed reply; I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@user-jb7uz4hs2i 11 ай бұрын

A very gorgeous example wjhen Ford cars had excellence and detail to quality of design and importantly soul. I am 62 now so grew up when these were around right from the early MK1's to the last of the MK3's. I sold my last two in 1998, a 1987 1.6 Laser in Cardinal red and a black 1984 2.0S. I wish so much i had these now! I have to strongly agree, the car is one of the most prettiest and special designs in the world many owners past and present will attest to! Enjoy , I do hope you keep it and improve it every day while keeping the legend alive.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@Brain_Juice 11 ай бұрын

This car is a survivor, it's obviously been cared for and it's great that it's gone to another careful home, this classic will go on to show another generation, what simple clean computerless motoring looks like!

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@r4mbo67 Жыл бұрын

Bin the viscous, buy an electric fan and alloy rad , standard rad is pants . The resister behind the dash controls the temp and fuel gauge readout if that's knackered it'll read incorrectly mate . You're also missing the rad cowling too but if you buy an alloy rad and fit an electric fan then you'll be fine . I own a 83 2.8i at the min and I've owned countless v6 Capris over the years . Cheers Mick (Lancs Capri Club)

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and really useful advice, much appreciated Mick. 👍 Hope you stay tuned to follow the progress I make with the car and I look forward to hearing from you again on the next video. Thanks for taking the time to watch.

@FTW523. 10 ай бұрын

@detonator2112 11 ай бұрын

I was a huge fan of Ford during this era. Granada 2.8i and Capri 3.0S and 2.8i were the dream cars. Of course a young guy couldn't even dream of Porsche 911 or Ferrari back then. Too bad for Ford they always made obnoxious versions of their best models, like Granada 1.7 and Capri 1.3 and 1.6 Laser. Capri 3.0S and 2.8i were very fast cars by the standards back then. And the design have stood surprisingly well against the test of time. Still very, very good looking car and I'm glad they're finally getting the respect they deserve. Sure the rear axle construction is pretty cheap but it's all about the looks and feel.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@yonmons Жыл бұрын

Nice Capri, we used them as patrol cars in GMP traffic, loved to drive them first one I drove was OVR475R 3.0 s, right to the end of the 2.8i, that’s a rare find not many like that in good original condition, most have been vandalised by the boy racers. You won’t have any problems selling it, but it’s a nice addition to your Ford collection, you have sort of encapsulated all the tasty fords of that era well done.

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Gary - must have been amazing to drive these cars back when they were new! It is nice to get a standard car and this Capri is very tidy, but as with all old cars... there will be work to be done! Thanks for watching and good to hear from you.

@r4mbo67 Жыл бұрын

There's an ex GMP traffic car on the show scene too . 😊

@grahamchadwick5242 Жыл бұрын

I used to see ex police 2.8i capric at my local auction in Manchester in the late 80s

@colin4793 Жыл бұрын

RUC traffic branch, Northern Ireland used the 2.8i as well. Interesting to hear GMP used them to. The Capri 2.8i was replaced with V6 Sierra and Granada 4x4s.

@LordFlashheart.11 11 ай бұрын

GMP retired their last one in 1996. Great really that they were used alot by them. Awesome cars

@johnthomas9992 11 ай бұрын

oh buddy you just took me back to my youth, I`m 62 I bought that model when I was 25 in 85 and loved every minute of owning it

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment John - great to know seeing the Capri brought back some fond memories. It must have been amazing to own one back when they were new / near new. Thanks for watching.

@a1topdog Жыл бұрын

I wouldnt start digging to deep with this one, i suspect that paintwork is hiding some horrors. I'd freshen it up with low cost easy bits like number plates, boot struts etc and change the bits that have been overpainted like the A post courtesy switches, various grommets, and give the top mounts a lick of black, then enjoy a few shows and then pass it on. I suspect a bit of buyers remorse with this one.

@trigsretromotors Жыл бұрын

It's really not a great example is it, all the overspray under the bonnet! Body coloured strut tops and bonnet pull cable! It's clearly had a very quick and cheap blow over and thrown through the auctions unfortunately

@evans5172 11 ай бұрын

There's A pillar repairs a plenty on it too sadly

@GTMarmot 11 ай бұрын

It's not the car for him, I agree. That one's for someone to thrash about a bit, then wind the clocks back and sell once the value has soared.

@stevenmoran4060 11 ай бұрын

Buying one of these at your age is hardly exciting. I had a 3.0 litre auto Capri when I was 19 years old. My current diesel Peugeot 3008 has more horsepower than that Capri, whereas in 1979 they were considered very powerful.

@dancarter482 11 ай бұрын

Scottish car - _MAJOR_ red flag; they get the snow so they get the SALT!

@simonphillips5208 11 ай бұрын

Fluffy dice and screen strips (with names) are still available, decades on. Was never interested 'back then' but, they've grown on me. Nice purchase. Good colour.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). Great to know the Capri has grown on you over time. 👍

@usernamesreprise4068 11 ай бұрын

If you are considering driving the car regularly - especially during (lol) our sporadic heatwaves ! or giving it some spirited beans, I would recommend that you make a little mod first. Near the top on the right hand side of the radiator I would fit an after market cold air fan blowing towards and over the inlet manifold, I had several 2.8 i's in the 80's and the most bloody irritating problem I repeatedly had with all of them was , after running like a lovely little sewing machine for hours on end five minutes after you turned the ignition off not one of them would even consider restarting , ever ! - you could run the battery dead just trying, but if you left them for an hour or so they would burst into life first turn of the key without you doing a thing and just sit idling like a turbine, fortunately for me I was a mechanic at the time and after MUCH anguish and frustation over a considerable amount of time, narrowed it down to the fuel sitting in the injectors themselves atomising through heat soak causing a vapour lock which prevents them operating, letting it cool down allowed the fuel to reliquify and she would fire off without hesitation every time which was when I first had the idea to install an old heater fan mounted on the side of the radiator connected to a timer, it was pretty crude that first one, even a bit Heath Robinson, but running it on the timer for ten minutes blowing over the inlet manifold with the bonnet shut cured it instantly every single time, today of course all common rail fuel injection systems use electronic nozzle valves in the tips of the injectors, and the system stays semi pressurised even when the engine is off so you never get this problem anymore. but ohhhh man the sheer tear inducing anger and frustration of back then I can still remember vividly to this day....of course being ladies they NEVER did it when you were the only person around.........ohhhh no they HAD to wait until there was a crowd nearby sniggering at your "peice of crap" (bloody heathens grrr).

@seamusburke9101 11 ай бұрын

I love people who snigger, it shows them up for what they are.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and advice, and sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@LordFlashheart.11 11 ай бұрын

Enjoy it and get it restored. As others have said, alloy rad, kenlowe fan, youre laughing. Had loads of these, 46 to be exact, ran a 1.6, 2.0, 2.8 and 3.0 daily and they never let me down. I nearly had one same colour, silver over nimbus grey, i had a glacier blue over caspian blue 2.8 and that was a rare colour combo. They are without a doubt, one of the nicest looking cars ever made.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. Wow... you've a fantastic Capri history! Appreciate the advice and thanks for watching.

@sheffielduk3428 11 ай бұрын

My dad had one when he was younger, he sat me on his knee when i was 3 while driving it! Wish he saved it now! I was born in 94, i ised to speak to him about all these old cars all time, he left us on 29/11/22 at age 51 x

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. Appreciate you sharing your Capri history; lovely story about you and your dad. Sorry to learn you lost him in 2022. I hope the video brought back some fond memories. Thanks for watching.

@derekakien7379 11 ай бұрын

Had a red Capri 1.6 for 13 years. Loved it. Bit of a challenge driving round the West End (when it was allowed) with the tight corners. Sold it when daughter complained she had to climb out of the rear seat. LoL. Poor man's Aston Martin.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@mikesaunders4694 11 ай бұрын

Back in the day I had a white 2.8 with a full ford RS factory body kit with skirts in white, 5 speed box, the same Grey 2 tone Recaro interior and pepper pots. Cost £500 in the early 90’s…I loved that car and it’s engine note…..like Max in his interceptor when waiting for the Nightrider….the speedo cable broke and I popped out to pick up a pizza…..got busted doing 56mph in a 30 and I wasn’t even trying. Had to let it go as it needed a new gearbox and at the time I just didn’t have the cash. Before that I had a lovely black 2.0S with fishnet Recaro’s, a 2.0 GL and a mk2 “minder” square headlight 1.6GL which got side swiped and written off. happy days!

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history - you had a lovely car. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@leonr2604 13 күн бұрын

A car on 13" wheels is crazy One of my favourite old cars. Just wish i could of drove one

@cornishcarcollectors 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment. As you say, wheel sizes on the older cars seem crazy when compared with modern cars! Thank you for watching.

@pbwmanagement 2 ай бұрын

As a kid I could never understand why old timers harped on about old cars. Fast forward to today and I love watching clips about Cortina's Capri's, Grenada's, Executives, Zephyrs, Populars , Escorts etc

@vincentbarnes7839 11 ай бұрын

I had a 2.8 capri and had it turbo charged by turbo technics. What a car wish i still had it

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@DavidSilk1956 11 ай бұрын

I’m 66 years old. I always wanted one of these back in the day when I imagined myself being Bodie or Doyle drifting around the streets of London in one. However, I couldn’t afford to insure one, let alone buy one! Ten years ago I finally bought an identical car to this from a local dealer - same age as well - except it had ‘enjoyed’ an auto box conversion which had been arranged by the Ford main agent at the time it was sold new back in ‘84. I still think they’re a stunning looking car, but the auto box didn’t suit it, and I soon discovered that (for me at least) the owning of such a classic vehicle didn’t live up to the dream. My modern, on paper, more modest car ran rings around the Capri in all aspects of driving and was a darned site more comfortable to ride in. I finally sold it back to the dealer after a year (at a loss - he must’ve loved me! 🙈😂😂), but I don’t regret buying it. It was a teenage dream of mine I finally got out of my system! 👍🏻

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. Nice story about your Capri experience, thanks for sharing. Must have been an interesting car to drive as automatic. Hope the video brought back some nice memories. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@gleng6812 Жыл бұрын

Its amazing how the years have made these cars such iconic classics, i remember my 2.8i putting 4 pot brakes on trying to improve the suspension, then it was wheels and a Turbo Tail and RS Front spoiler. Now it would be the reverse and try and turn everything back to original! Great car, definitely one that will be interesting to many Good move changing the fan, i would have done that anyhow was quite common that these would spin off, might also look at thw water pump while you do it

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Glen and suggestion about the water pump - stay tuned to the Channel to see how I get on with the 'hot running' on the car. As you say, the Capri was a cheap and often modified car back in the late 80s / through the 90s... now a standard and original car is the goal. Thanks for watching - hope to hear from you on the next Capri video.

@kevinduncombe6014 Жыл бұрын

I had a 3 ltr mk1 face lift capri back in my twenties , absolutely loved the car id love to own another capri . Great video as always keep them coming

@SB-vb8ch Жыл бұрын

It's had rear arches & wings which is super common. Really difficult to get the wings to fit properly. Never seen one with the rear lights upside down! The parcel shelf is a Club copy, they're actually pretty good to be fair. The painted turret tops is a pet hate of mine!

@seamusburke9101 11 ай бұрын

What the fxxk was the bloke thinking . Wouldn't take much time or newspaper to mask off the turret tops.

@markhilder48 11 ай бұрын

I drove one when I had an XR3i in 1986. Even then you could tell it was old technology, loved the exhaust note though. The 0-60 time was helped by the fact the gearing was so long it would do it in second gear. The cologne engine is robust, not as torquey as the Essex, but of its time.

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Mark and for sharing your thoughts on the Capri. Appreciate you watching, thanks for the support.

@BullyBoxer 6 ай бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors First car I ever bought myself was a 1987 (E645SDB) a bright red Capri 2.8 Injection special , it was about three years old at the time , what people forget in the V6 form the capri was the Cosworth before the Cosworth lol "Of its day" It was by far the fastest Ford in a straight-line , it would eat Rs turbos and XR3i .

@benparfittvideo 21 күн бұрын

Such a beautiful thing. I could look at it all day x

@cornishcarcollectors 18 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment. The Mk3 Capri is a properly handsome car and, like you, I could spend much of the day looking at it and the rest driving it! Thank you for taking the time to watch, please do stay tuned to follow progress with my Capri.

@phil7301 Жыл бұрын

With the underneath solid who cares about the paintwork, that's an easy fix compared to structural rot. That's a lovely car well done 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿😉

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on the Capri. I am certainly enjoying it and hope you stay tuned to see how the car progresses. Thanks for watching.

@venenareligioest410 11 ай бұрын

Voted most beautiful car ever in an Italian magazine was the the Mazda Xedos 6. When washing my wife’s, in dark red, there was never an instance when I didn’t stop to look at its lines - fantastic👍

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@parkecorepersonaltrainingp2601 Жыл бұрын

Another wonderful vid as always. I remember being in the back of a 1.6 of them. It looked amazing to me as a kid and have a big soft spot for them. Thank you for a great vid and bring back wonderful memories 🎉🎉

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and support as always. Glad the Capri brought back some fond memories and that you enjoyed the video.

@jiggely_spears Жыл бұрын

Had to watch this after being a Capri 3.0S owner in my early twenties - insurance was more than the car cost lol. Once had a sleep over at a friends house when I was about ten, and the first thing I said to my mum when she picked me up was "they have a Ford Capri with electric windows...." It was an Aston Martin

@seanday6403 Жыл бұрын

That temp gauge brings back memories ! Especially in that position.....

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Sean. Driven the car over 100 miles now and it likes running at 75%... still no signs of overheating, but a new Viscous Fan is on its way! Stay tuned to the Channel to see how the Capri progresses. Thanks for watching.

@jackpowell9979 11 ай бұрын

My father bought a 1972 mercury capri in Philadelphia, pa….and it looked a lot like this ford badge that is a decade newer. It was a terrific car to drive. What fun.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@ianplayer3329 Жыл бұрын

Still a great looking car ❤

@Coastmac2001 Жыл бұрын

I'm in Australia, & it still looks like a stunning vehicle nearly 40 yrs later. We got the Capri up until about 1972/73 here . Then any others were privately imported from South Africa or the UK. Keep it, could be an appreciating asset

@dancarter482 11 ай бұрын

Mate of mine built a ad Max Interceptor replica out of a mark 1 capri - supercharged shaker through the bonnet, paint job - the lot!

@nigeltown6999 11 ай бұрын

After coaxing my first car to keep running, a Hillman Imp, for about a year, with increasingly limited success, I got a promotion at work and bought a metallic green 2.0ltr Capri, with a black vinyl roof - it had the V4, which looked tiny under the bonnet - but it was truly fabulous to drive - only had it about 6month though, before I was offered a company car (in those days totally free to me) so, sadly, I had to let the Capri go...

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@trevdean540 Жыл бұрын

Had 1977 mk2 3.0 Ghia Auto at 19 & 1979 3.0s mk3 manual at 23. Still have a 1983 2.0s mk3 5speed at 55! Still enjoy driving a Capri now as much as did back in the day. Bought my 2.0s unseen at auction in lockdown. Best purchase i have ever made.

@danielrussell446 11 ай бұрын

Well done Andy a great video as ever hope you are all keeping well Wow what a find it looks a good honest 2.8i and in very good condition for the age it is a good basis for a restoration and looks good in silver! With that number plate it’s a Birmingham area car brand new so sounds like it’s lived a life it’s fairly local to me! It would be good to see pepper pots back on and the body colour grille looks good to me! Maybe a new bonnet but whatever way you decide enjoy that fine car!

@rickydub6950 Жыл бұрын

Looks a good buy, especially being so solid underneath 👍🙂

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Ricky, I appreciate your thoughts on the Capri. Thanks for watching, stay tuned to see what comes next for the Capri.

@philipmatthews9285 8 ай бұрын

My dream car is a DB9. My realistic dream car would be the V6 variant of the Ford capri

@cornishcarcollectors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment - I hope you get both of your dream cars at some point. For me, it’s been a Sierra Sapphire Cosworth ✅, Ford Capri 2.8 Injection ✅ and a Porsche 911 (one day!). Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.

@johnlaughton6727 8 ай бұрын

Brought back a lot of capri memories 👍

@cornishcarcollectors 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment; I am glad it brought back some fond (I hope) memories. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

@Stroke.survivor Жыл бұрын

Stunning car I was 19 and had a white 3L capri couldn’t afford to run it lol brings back memories I share your enthusiasm enjoy.

@j4r4lly22 11 ай бұрын

Looks decent in general. Shame someone pained the strut tops and even the electronic ignition module. It also has the wrong radiator cap on it and the expansion tank doesn't look correct. I have an '83 2.8i and the temp gauge never gets beyond around a quarter even in warm temperatures. They fitted an 82 degree thermostat to these, which means they should run a little cooler than other Capri's, hence the lower gauge reading. I had my standard radiator re-cored with an uprated matrix so it still looks all original but is more efficient. Even in the high temps last summer it never got too warm. Key is to ensure to flush the system through and use a good antifreeze/corrosion inhibitor to keep rust and sludge build up to a minimum. Then, use it regularly and enjoy it!

@seamusburke9101 11 ай бұрын

Top comment and top advice.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and advice, I appreciate it. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@michaelmerta8956 Күн бұрын

I had an German 1979, V 6 Webber carburetor and 4speed. Gold Metallic black leather interior and black leatherette roof. I was the second owner. It was 14 " rims standard.

@coling3957 9 ай бұрын

that Capri looks in really good nick. I was always a Capri fan, owning a 1971 mk1 1600 and a 1979 Orange 1.6GL in the mid 1980's. i then got newer cars while serving in the RAF until i left in 1997 . in civvy street i picked up a nice 1986 Capri 2.8 injection special. only 3 owners from new! and only £2750 ... I spent about £2k on engine upgrade and a Janspeed exhaust system, a few tweaks and conversion to unleaded (as 4* was on the way out) .. i kept my Capri for 7 years , used daily.. apart from the rear wheel arches needing repair , the only bodywork issue was the usual sort of spot welding for MOT - oh and a new bonnet and bumper when i hit a COW which had wandered into the road on Dartmoor. i loved it.. and everyone would always admire wherever i went. it was Ford's Rosso Red ( ie RED RED ) and i was sad to see it go . def enjoyed driving it and go glad i had the opportunity before the remaining examples are going for crazy money ...

@cornishcarcollectors 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history - the Mk1 must have been nice, but your Rosso Red 2.8i Special sounds amazing! I appreciate your thoughts on my Capri; there is work to be done, but the car is running and driving really nicely... I am loving owning it. Thanks for watching.

@IanDewey Ай бұрын

I owned a 1985 2.8 Injection Special (with LSD) metallic silver, grey leather which I bought from my Father in 1990, all these years later I wish I still had it, I'm not sure it would have survived my mid-twenties driving, but that does not stop me reminiscing about the greatest RWD car I ever owned.

@andyhumphrey9351 11 ай бұрын

They seriously shifted. i went 115mph in 3rd gear it wasent even touching it. awesome car. great memories 1992.

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Twenty plus years ago when I have my 2.0ltr Laser I dreamt of owning a 2.8 Injection given the performance figures. Today, the car drives really nicely and I am thoroughly enjoying it, but it no longer feels fast... not that it needs to be because it is lovely. Thanks for watching, I am glad the video brought back from fond memories.

@mikeporter1369 11 ай бұрын

I owned a 1977 Capri II Ghia with the 2.3 liter 4cyl. Mine was Copper with a tan vinyl interior. What a fun car! I wish I had another.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@ianwiggins5499 11 ай бұрын

Grey shark tale of the car, Rose interior with a cloth, and they are nice seats as well nice and comfortable from Scotland 😅😅😅😅

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@xj358 7 ай бұрын

Always remember seeing a fully liveried Police 2.8i Capri in the late 80s around Merseyside. Now living in Australia and the Aussie Ford Capri was something completely different. A soft top looking more like a Toyota MR2. Just had a google and it turns out that it was Greater Manchester Police that had the Capri.

@cornishcarcollectors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing the memory of the Police Capri - I did see one at the NEC Classic Car Show last year. Thanks for watching.

@nickwhalley6753 11 ай бұрын

My dad had one of these as a company car! Great car.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@Elwooddudes 11 ай бұрын

What a beautiful motor! My friend had a very mad max looking one when we were younger… so much fun. First time seeing your videos. Subscribed!

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for subscribing, I appreciate it. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri. 👍 Thanks for taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@G4RY1159 11 ай бұрын

Always wanted a Brooklands, remember seeing a brand new one in the 80's in a Ford dealership in Manchester. Did own a Capri back around 1993 but only for about 4 months, my Dad also my one and fell asleep behind the wheel and when he woke up he was almost upside down, when he woke up he said he was all confused and turned the key and the car started, then he realised he was off the road. Best of luck with her.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@robertdunnett5022 11 ай бұрын

Super Video. Love the Capri. Mk 1 in my eyes the best but what an iconic Motor. Many thanks for a fab enthusiasm.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and kind feedback. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@contactlight8079 11 ай бұрын

Even as a kid, I remember the Capri's running hot...

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@adebrade172 2 ай бұрын

I never forget my 1.6 LS with weak struts on boot, it came crashing down on my head 🤕 ended up in hospital needing stitches.

@paulb8186 Жыл бұрын

I remember these had two like driving a speedboat on the motorway in a crosswind when the front end lifted at speed

@butterfliesandtape 11 ай бұрын

It's so so pretty a shape still. You must be well chuffed! Great video. Love the xr4 too. Cheers!

@cornishcarcollectors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the Capri (and Sierra). Glad you enjoyed the video - I hope you stay tuned.

@kennethfinnegan2937 11 ай бұрын

I bought my red 2.8i in August 1991 (nearly 32 years ago) she has had a lot of new parts including track control arms, steering gaiters, tie rod ends, hand brake cable, brake discs, M16 calipers, pads, a custom 1 piece propshaft, front indicators, speedo cable and 1st June finally got the new tyres. Been stored over 3 years so hopefully maybe July I'll be able to m o t her. Mine is a really early 'Y' reg 8th July 1983. To keep her company I bought a MK1 3 litre GT in 2004 that is now an ETCC ford "works" touring car replica in blue and white with 16 inch 3 piece split rims and a box arch body kit with a duck tail spoiler. Also m o t exempt only applies to standard cars so has to be as it left the factory. I asked my mate in the r a c and he said whatever you do DO NOT fill the form in. Your MK1 isn't standard. Someone will come to inspect the car and if it fails you lose the tax exemption, the log book, so it will be on a 'Q' plate and then have to pay for the road fund licence.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri experience. Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@dwaynedibbley6124 11 ай бұрын

two things turned my head in the 80's, rabid packs of dogs running free (lol really happened) and a Capri driving past

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and glad you avoided the rabid dogs! Sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@TheRogey1 11 ай бұрын

Lost my Burgundy 1.6 laser 4 spoke alloys in 1990,stolen from pay and display carpark in Rotherham, still miss it😢

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry you lost your Capri back in the day (would have made me sick!). Sorry also for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@geeteebloke1979 11 ай бұрын

I had a sierra 2.8i xr4x4 years ago but would love an old 2.8 capri now... my brother owned a few and they are just so cool :)

@LOTPOR0402 11 ай бұрын

Watching temperature gauges is what a lot of people did back then. Get rid of the viscous fan and get a Kenlow

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. I'll look into the Kenlow as I have read these are a good upgrade. For now, I have a replacement Viscous on its way so will put that on and run the car up... see if it makes the required difference. Thanks for watching.

@geraldwalsh6489 11 ай бұрын

😅Capris always popular in Ireland too. Met a campsite owner in Killarney who has one in brilliant white. He has spent €11,000 restoring it!

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@julianrichards2175 Жыл бұрын

Traded my 78 mk2 3.0S for a 82 blue over silver 2.8. My first brand new car. Early four speed car, quite difficult to come by, I was lucky to get a cancelled order. I loved that car and this video brings back so many memories, thank you.

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history... sounds like you had some nice ones! It's good to know the video brought back some fond memories. Hoping you subscribe and stay tuned for future videos on the Capri. Thanks for watching.

@michaelgoulding6609 11 ай бұрын

i had a 1.6 capri from 1991 until 2002, i paid 180quid for it, but over the year.s i spent a fortune on it, it had 3 differant engine.s in it, that you could take from a cortina.. Cos they were both exactly the same, the pinto 1.6 & 2.0, the timing belt snapped on one my engine,s, but it didn,t harm the engine, all it needed was a new belt & timing re-set, i think it shows how much i loved it, cos even though i..ve had numerous car,s since 2002 i can never remember the reg, but the capri reg, i know it off by heart, i wish i..d never sold it, cos it was great to drive & far easyer to repair than car,s today, & as for electric car,s, well they can keep them for me, cos no matter how afforable an electric car gets, i don,t want one, but i,d have another capri any day, & i keep looking on ebay etc, but i ov wont get one for 180quid these days

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. Nice Capri (and Cortina) history. Similar to you, my first Mk3 Capri was less than £500 and, if you've seen the other videos featuring my Capri, you'll know how much I paid for this one! Appreciate you taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@raithrover1976 11 ай бұрын

Man, I'd be happy enough with a 1.6L in good nick. The Capri is such an iconic car. I also adore the MKII Escort.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@MrPeach18 8 ай бұрын

The gurgle every morning after starter her up such a sound.i drove my 2.8 from Monmouth to Swansea without a water pump with no probs

@cornishcarcollectors 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment; there really is something nice about the sound of the 2.8 Injection running. Thanks for watching.

@karlos55555 11 ай бұрын

I very nearly bought a 2.8 Special in the 80's and have always regretted it. A mechanic had it and gave me first option on it, he took me for a drive in it and floored it and I was hooked. Unfortunately my offer didn't match his (very reasonable 😂) price and decided I'd pass. Gutted.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@kevinburns5762 Ай бұрын

Don't know if you know, but there's a little button up in where the sunroof handle folds into, flick it up for tilt and down for slide

@cornishcarcollectors Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Kevin and for the advice... I have since managed to get the sunroof working. Hoping you get chance to see my update videos on the Capri as you'll see I am making progress, albeit slow! Thanks for watching.

@Christopher-ko6wn 11 ай бұрын

Absolutely 💯 stunning car love it

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@trevorgilbert7284 Жыл бұрын

That's a nice car, I'm thinking about getting a mk 2 3.0.ghia takes me back to my younger days

@andicog Жыл бұрын

Had a few 3.0 Capri's, Mk1 3000GXL, Mk2 3.0S and a Mk2 3.0 Ghia, great fun, check behind the front wheels between the wing and bulkhead side for corrosion, also above the front wheel on the back of the wing rail and strut brace, they do like to rust. 2.8 and 3.0 V6 sound wonderful.

@charlesallanstewart-kl2op Жыл бұрын

Yeah you have a nice looking Car , l would say the temperature does worry me & I would have put in a better fan or fans to keep the car extra cool , wow the rear lights upside down weird one there , you can always fix up the faded ford badges, if you have a steady hand & brush. If you have room & money just keep the bloody cars. Cos l know you'll whinge all night long if you sell. Enjoy from Melbourne Australia 🙄🙄😁😁😭😭

@andrewmorton3177 Жыл бұрын

Really chuffed for you, go & do it because life is to short. I’m also very jealous because you’ve got just about an identical list that I had in the 80’s/90’s. Capri 2.8 injection, Sierra XR4x4, Sierra sapphire cosworth, Granada Scorpio (you had a Ghia X 😇) & on top of that you’ve got a glorious BMW E39 touring that we need to see more of please 🙏🏻.

@JohnnyPaton Жыл бұрын

Oh fantastic stuff.

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the early comment... I hope you enjoyed the video as much as I did making it. Appreciate the support, thanks. 👍

@lindaallen78 11 ай бұрын

Used to love our old Capri. Metallic Blue with alloy wheels. ❤

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@caribbeangtr8077 20 күн бұрын

All three Capri Models were really great cars looking and performance cars. The Essex V6 with11:1 CR and EFI would be a total beast today, and so would the 2.8. Both V6 were severely undertuned with CR in their 9.0 and 9.2 respectively. One of the things that helped to kill Ford cars on a whole in the late 70s and early 80s was their lack of appeal in International Markets because of the lack of Air Conditioning. Even the Ford Sierra which spanned will into the 90 had AC as an afterthought; while Japanese manufacturers offered them as standard or options during that period.

@stevenbutler2030 Жыл бұрын

Nice one mate capri 2.8 injection 💯💯💯👌

@sydsnott5042 Жыл бұрын

Lovely looking car. Didn't think it'd look so good in silver. Blimey what a spot with those rear lenses. And yes most definitely one of the best looking cars ever, not the best but equal with others.

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment Syd; always good to hear your thoughts on another of my cars. I'm quite taken with the colour and have gone from owning no silver cars to three in just over a year! Thanks for watching and for the support as always.

@hanyolo_ 11 ай бұрын

Old school trick for a car overheating. Roll the windows down fully and turn the heater up to full heat, fan speed max. That will help bring the temp down. It's an extra heat sink for the engine 🙂.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for delayed reply; thanks also for the advice. I hope you enjoyed the video and have followed the work I have been doing on the car.

@Glenrsi 11 ай бұрын

Best and most powerful Capri i got a ride in was the V8. Simply awesome.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@stevecarter529 11 ай бұрын

I`m sure you have checked but I believe this car was registered in Birmingham. All those years age (and some) I had a registration for a vehicle COA. Anyway best of luck, I am dead jealous.

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for the info about where the car may have originally been registered. I’ve actually not looked into it yet, but you are the second or third person to mention Birmingham so it’s good to know. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned and follow the progress with the Capri. 👍🏻

@ericjackson9496 Жыл бұрын

Nice car. I have a mk11 with a 24v cosworth and it's a joy

@maples328 11 ай бұрын

Awesome 👏 car ! I’m 🇺🇸 so we didn’t have those. Enjoyed your enthusiasm on the ride home.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. I hope you have had chance to watch the update videos on the Capri, which I continue to own and enjoy. Appreciate you subscribing and for taking the time to watch, thanks for the support.

@tariqmahmood6497 11 ай бұрын

I would love to drive a capri in the USA,, just to see there reaction, they probably never seen a beauty like a capri over there, has to be a 2.8 though 👌 nice car pal 👍 thankyou for sharing

@VisualBliss. 11 ай бұрын

I couldnt miss them torpoint twisties! Great little road. Lovely car for it too.

@cornishcarcollectors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and well spotted on the “Torpoint twisties”. Great to know you like the car and thanks for watching.

@Mike_5 Жыл бұрын

The GMP loved these but they were very lively at the rear end before the days of Traction Control

@MrAbcdef098 Жыл бұрын

Hi i am now 71 years old and this car was my absolute dream vehicle unfortunately i never got one but i think they are just beautiful looking cars

@stephenmorrissey1254 11 ай бұрын

I bought a 1976 Capri in Canada for a dollar in 1990. It burned through oil faster than gasoline and was clearly not taken care of. It had a problem with over heating. But the sunroof worked! My parents told me to get rid of it after a few weeks and I sold it for $270. First and last time I ever made money on a car.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and sorry for the delayed reply. Wow... what a deal! Hoping you enjoyed driving it between oil refills! Thanks for watching.

@neildennington8202 Жыл бұрын

Lovely capri , I had a 2.0 ltr as my first car then an xr3,xr3i ford orion ghia Sierra 4x4 then a 2.8 capri (A34 MEG) , loved all of them. Wonder if she's still about

@Lasercapri Жыл бұрын

Very nice , sunroof did you switch up the small black button in side where the Handel is in the roof ? Also the small parts you need try CCI , Capri gear or Tickover . I would also make sure you have a 82” thermostat as people fit the 87” ones what makes them run hot . But enjoy your rides out 👍👍

@cornishcarcollectors Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment and your thoughts on the car. I'll check the sunroof just to be sure I was indeed pressing the button and have already asked the garage, once the new viscous is fitted, to run the car up and check the thermostat (useful to know there's a difference in model year). Also, thanks for the suggestion for parts supply and for watching the video. 👍

@martinbishop2966 11 ай бұрын

Great car, I used to have a 1984 1.6 LS, then a Probe, then a Focus 2.0 titanium. I currently own a 2015 Focus ST with a Mountune MP 275 upgrade but Capri's are still great.🙂

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Martin and for sharing your car history, which is a nice line up of cars indeed. Like you, I went from a Capri to (a few years later) a Probe and I really did like the car. Your ST sounds a nice car; they are great to drive. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video.

@davidwood4271 Жыл бұрын

I've had 5 Capri's great cars ❤

@philspencelayh5464 Жыл бұрын

A friend of mine bought one new, slightest hint of dampness and it was wagging its tail and no room in the back "seats" but he loved it.

@ThePeca1988 Жыл бұрын

Niiiicee 👌 congrats on the buy 👋 its an astonishing car, allthough i see a lot of fresh paint though, thats the only thing what is kind of a redish flag

@stuartmays 11 ай бұрын

God I miss my C reg Mk3 2.8i. I had a champagne full body kitted, all windows tinted limo black with the tartan recaros with the sunroof and RS alloys. I literally flung all my income at it and scared the life out of my 24-year-old self several times. Granted I did come a cropper in the end and spent a month in ICU and 6 months in rehab and she was a total write-off with points and a hefty fine on top when it went to court, but would I do it all over again if I could? Absolutely !

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history… which sounds eventful! Glad you are okay and reads like you had a great car. 👍🏻 Thanks for taking the time to watch.

@nickH-worth1984 11 ай бұрын

Good purchase - it’s a keeper!! Sell and regret, as good ones are getting rare!!

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@dungbetel Жыл бұрын

Nice motor, John...

@CumbriaRoadandRail 9 ай бұрын

I've had 2 of these an early X reg graphite and silver and a B reg Special in white and neither had any problems with the sunroof or overheating. The early recaros did wear on the outer edge but the leather ones were fine. Both were factory standard with original radios and electric aerials but the Special had a vinyl roof as the first owner had always had Ghia models before so had the dealer fit one when new. The only modifications made were a double front roll bar and A-frame on the rear axle to stop it moving side to side and tramping. Wish I still had them, both massively better than a Sierra XR 4x4 that I had in between them.

@cornishcarcollectors 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history - I hope the video brought back some fond memories. Thanks for watching.

@paullofty7028 11 ай бұрын

Love them great car ❤

@cornishcarcollectors 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Paul and for watching... hope you stay tuned for updates on this and my other cars.

@cornishrider Жыл бұрын

OA registrations appear to be Oxford area. Will be interesting to see how this one turns out. A few years ago I bought a 5 year old Volvo from Scotland, never again! Underneath it looked like it lived in Loch Ness!

@classicfiat500restro4 11 ай бұрын

Wow Auction near me..I love Capri's and have had 4 in my younger day right up to a 3.0 ltr ghia which i loved..I have 4 classic vehicles now but not a capri..Great video.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

@simonkevnorris 27 күн бұрын

I had a Mk1 V6 Capri GT in Perth Western Australia. I bought it in 1980 and had it until 1989 when I moved to the UK. In Australia,it did not have the reputation the Capri has in the UK as you could easily buy a V8 Ford Falcon or similar Holden Torana.

@cornishcarcollectors 17 күн бұрын

Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Capri history, nine years of ownership is impressive. Were you sad to leave it behind? Thanks for watching.

@simonkevnorris 17 күн бұрын

@@cornishcarcollectors A little bit - the car had quite a few problems including rust making a hole in the bodywork in the front driver side door frame. I'd spent a bit of money on the car over the years. I did buy a Capri 2.0 litre in 1993 when I was in Cardiff and that car saw a lot of miles including going to Le Mans and various F1 races in Europe.including Spa-Francorchamps and driving through Eau Rouge! I replaced it in 1999 with a 1.7l Puma and had tow of those until 2008 when I bought my current car a Nissan 350Z.

@rossrussell6492 4 ай бұрын

Had 2 of those same colour. Would have another tomorrow if I could, but ever rarer here in Aus.

@cornishcarcollectors 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from people with experience of the Capri. I hope the video brought back some fond memories, thank you for watching.