HOW MUCH? Ford Capri 2.8 Injection update and what I paid at auction!
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2024
- A few weeks ago I bought a Ford Capri 2.8 Injection at auction sight unseen. In the first video I featured collecting the car, and in this video I share an update on everything I have discovered with my near-40 year old Ford coupe, a few jobs I have already done, what the plan is for the car and… how much I paid at auction for a 1984 Ford Capri 2.8 Injection!
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• First video on my Capri 2.8 Injection (watch this first) - • WHAT HAVE I DONE? Bou...
• Full Capri auction video by Car World - • 1984 Ford Capri 2.8 In...
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. 👍
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00:00 - Intro.
02:02 - Origins of AOA registration.
02:56 - Audience feedback on the paintwork.
04:37 - What have we noticed about the Capri?
05:30 - Fixing the hot running issue.
12:10 - Goodbye Scottish registration plates.
13:48 - More updates on the Capri.
14:28 - How much did I pay at auction for the Capri?
19:08 - The plan with the Capri 2.8 Injection. - Авто та транспорт
Please keep doing this Capri. I have also a 1984 Capri 2.8 that I have had 25 years and you are the first utuber to do this. I am not the only one that needs inspiration and help trust me a lot more owners like me are out there and will come across you and start following.
Thank you.
Thanks for the comment, and I really appreciate the support and motivation to continue. I am enjoying the Capri, it's one of my favourite all time cars and I am looking forward to improving this one. Please do stay tuned as I will feature everything I do with the Capri here on the Channel. Thanks for watching and good luck with your car.
I think you paid a little over. Your bid price was right imo.
The overspray under the bonnet screams cheap, quick respray.
If someone isn’t willing to remove the ignition box or mask the top struts, what else did they skimp on.
If the underside is clean, repaired well and no hidden rust your not going to lose money on it, id be looking for more shortcuts on a full inspection. Fibreglass bonnet and parcel shelf isn’t a terrible idea but purists are going to want to change these. The interior and exterior looks nice, and that’s where everyone’s going to be looking.
For a flip car, its not going to be very profitable imo. But if it’s bought to be enjoyed and driven, like the Capri should who cares, even a bad Capri is a good car. And this isn’t bad.
Source: I own 4 Capris.
Thanks for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts, it is useful to hear other opinions. My Capri needs work and will probably cost me a fortune at some point in the future, but right now I am addicted to driving and improving it - I bloomin' love it!
Thanks for watching and I hope you stay tuned.
fantastic survivor, people forget how quick fords of that period and older rusted , I had a silver 2.0S Capri on a V plate around 1988 (so less than 10 years old) and it had lots of filler all over the place due to rust .
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the Capri... it is a decent "survivor" as you say, with work to do to improve the car. I am certainly enjoying owning and driving it.
I really like the 2.0S in Grey. Nice to have one in your car history, I am sure you enjoyed it in '88.
Thanks for watching.
Hi bud, Plymouth here. Just thought I'd mention that viscose coupling fans are supposed to idle until the engine is hot and should then expand thermally until it locks thus providing maximum air flow. Its a fuel/load saving feature. A possible way to check this is to run the engine with a blanket over the front of the radiator until it is up to/or above normal temperature then switch off the engine and see if the fan is locked. Apologies if you are aware of this bit hopefully it helps.
Thanks for the comment and for the advice; I'll check it out. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned and follow the progress on my Capri.
Subscribed due to your love for Ford Capri. The best looking car of all time. Thanks 👍
Thanks for the comment and for subscribing.
I promise to share more Capri content during the summer... it certainly is one of the best looking cars of all time.
Thank you for watching and look forward to hearing from you on my other videos. 👍
I had the pleasure of seeing this beauty in the flesh today, my dream car when I was growing up.
Thanks for the comment - did you see it at Powderham Castle this weekend?
Thanks for watching the video.
Another enjoyable video. Nice one!
Thanks for watching Allen, I appreciate the continued support. 👍
I have an all original immaculate 2.8Injection Special. Love it! There should be a plastic shroud around the fan. I guess its for improved air flow and/or safety.
Thanks for the comment - your Capri 2.8 Injection sounds very nice! Yes, I know of the fan cover you mention and I'll source one at some point. There's a fair amount of work to do on the Capri so hope you stay tuned and following the progress, which will likely take me a couple of years. Thanks for watching and for the support.
GREAT TO SEE U SORTED THE FAN, RESPECT~#SCOTLAND
Thanks for the comment; swapping the fan out and changing the thermostat has transformed the car and means I can now enjoy driving it. There'll be more on the Capri coming soon. Thanks for watching and for staying tuned.
What a lovely car! Great video! 👍
Thanks for the comment and kind feedback about both the video and the Capri, I really appreciate it. Glad you have subscribed and I hope to hear from your again on future videos.
Looking forward to your next video keep going mate 💯 👍
Thanks for the comment and for following my Channel here on UA-cam, I really do appreciate the support.
Hi Andy, Ian Barnes here, loving the channel! Well done great job!
Hello Ian, nice to hear from you. Thanks for watching the videos, I appreciate it.
Hi Andy great example of a Capri Really good price look forward to seeing future videos
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on price and the car. Thanks for watching Tim, I appreciate the support.
Thank you for two excellent videos.
You are a lucky man as your Capri is simply stunning.
I am pleased you have decided to keep it and I look forward to seeing future videos on the car.
You paid a good price for it as it's a good ' un.
All the best.
David
Many thanks for the comment David, I really appreciate your sharing your thoughts on both the price and the Capri. I'm glad you enjoyed the videos, thanks for staying tuned and for watching. 👍
Great video again, she is well worth the money, she sounds beautiful, and the bit with the 4x4 and the Capri together,,, that was class . I'm down your way next week for 2 weeks so I'll keep an eye out for you and give you the thumbs up if I see you 👍🏴
I appreciate the comment and your feedback on the video and the Capri. Glad you liked me squeezing the XR4x4 in too. 👍🏻
The car does sound great. Stay tuned as I’ll feature the car more over the coming months. Thanks for the support.
I remember being in college and knowing someone witha late 70s V6 Capri. I think it was carbonated. So long ago...At the time it looked spectacular. And even today still has terrific styling. It's great to see these cars being preserved. Here in the US, it was a grand alternative to everything else offered at that time. Kind of wish I had one now...
Thanks for the comment and for watching from the US. The Capri must have been fairly rare in America and a brave alternative to the US Mustang and the like. I hope you enjoyed the video and continue to follow my work and experience of this car. 👍
Just watched the video in Victoria Australia.
I had a modest 1.6 L 1978 Capri .
Even now I remember it and looking over that bonnet.
Really enjoyed both videos.
All the best regards from Australia.
G'day (sorry, I could not resist), thanks for watching from Australia. The Capri 1.6L still has the lovely lines and the bonnet, I am a big fan of the Pinto engined Capris.
Great to know you enjoyed the videos, thanks for letting me know and I hope to hear from you again.
Such a lovely car ❤
Thanks for the comment; good to know you like the Capri. There's lots to do on my Capri so hope you subscribe and stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
Absolute bargain keep it she's lovely looking forward to the progress on this and the sierra 👍
Thanks for the comment and for letting me know your thoughts on the price and car, I appreciate it. Also, thanks for following the Sierra restoration - it is with the auto electrician now and they start work on it next week. 🤞
Well done for giving the car a stay of execution. I think your plan sounds like the right one. ,
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts. For now it is a tidy, mechanically sound survivor driver and I am really enjoying it. I'll see how the months and years progress... one day though, it'll all need doing properly. Thanks for watching.
Hi Andy. Great video 👍 I’ve owned 2 x 2.8s both in Cardinal Red. I think holding onto it is the right choice, wish I’d kept mine 😊
Thanks for the comment Simon, I am grateful for the feedback and really glad you enjoyed it. I'm really enjoying the Capri at the moment and so long as that continues I'll keep it, which knowing me means forever! 🤣
Thanks for watching.
Lovely example!
10 grand is a steal! Here in Norway a similar one would go for near 20 grand. Probably around 17.
My mate is currently restoring a Special in white that was imported from UK about 15 years ago.
Never owned a 2.8i, but mine has had 2.3 v6 2.8 carb and 3 litre engies. My first one had a really good 2.8 carb engine. Sadly the engine was stolen when I pulled apart my second one to be restored.
The quickest engine to date was a worked 2.8 carb engine with 200-220hp. It did 0-60 in 6.5 seconds. I might buy that engine back for my current Capri.
Great to catch you for a chat in Liskeard the other day … great content and nice to see someone as passionate as me .. once your hooked your hooked .. keep up the good work 👍
Thanks for the comment Ross and really good speaking with you earlier this week. I really appreciate the support for my Channel and hope to see you around. Take care and stay well. Andy
@@cornishcarcollectors cheers Andy all the best 👍
While in the army in Germany back in late 80's I had a 2.3L V6 left hand drive Capri. Loved that car!!!. Used to top out at 140mph on the autobahn although would still have someone flashing me to move over.
Only in Germany do you have people passing you when you are maxing your car out - I bet it was fun in the Capri. Thanks for sharing your Capri history and for watching, I appreciate the support.
Very good buy mate 👍
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the car, I appreciate it. Thanks for watching. 👍🏻
Good video...... good buy .... good mot history no horrors....well done
Thanks so much for the comment and sharing your thoughts on the car. I’m certain there will be ups and downs on this one, but I’m glad to have it and can start doing small jobs for now. Thanks for watching.
Capri is looking great. The price seems very good to me. I was expecting you say you paid considerably more tbh. Once the wheels are changed to the originals it will finish it off beautifully 👌
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the car and the price I paid, I appreciate it. I will source some original wheels and am already watching the correct grille on eBay. Thanks for watching and stay tuned. 👍
Love it.. I once had a 2L S.. I feel like it’s time to be ‘young again’👍
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you enjoyed the video.
I often tell myself "you only live once" and that usually proceeds a car purchase! Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Really cool car... Great condition.. My uncle had a 3 litre ghia many years ago.. I've got a silver st 225...look forward too seeing the transformation...
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and info on the car, and for watching the video. 👍
Nice car mate . Always wanted one of them
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). Good to know you think the Capri is decent. Hope you get one at some point in the future. 👍
Love the capri my dad had four when i was a kid. I just loved riding around in it. The trouble with capris is that they rust very badly leading to an mot failure. Also over time the bushings become worn leading to unresponsive steering!
Thanks for the comment - you're Dad must be cool to have owned four Capris! They do rush and wear fairly badly, but this one is not too bad... it is still on the road and driving nicely. Thanks for watching, I am glad the video brought back some nice memories.
Hello Andy
Once again great video really enjoyed the 2nd update on the Capri. You paid a good fair price mate as the prices of Brooklands are going beyond most peoples reach so the 2.8i Injections are what most Capri enthusiasts will turn to has they are more affordable and this will pnly make them a solid buy and a nice little investment (ok not cossie money) but you certainly wont lose any money the Capri wont de,value, also as its soon to be MOT TAX exempt which also adds to its value.
Now i know you like the OEM look but seriously mate a set of minilites on any Capri just make the car so nice although if im pushed for OEM then the pepperpots are nice. .Good decision in keeping the car but i do feel once the Cosworth is on the road you could well find yourself putting the Capri on the back burner so to speak as i think everyone subscribed to the channel is waiting for the Saff to be finished.
Anyway take care mate and enjoy the car, ive had our Focus RS to a few shows so far and if im honest only 2 or 3 Capri 2.8i injections have been there.
Looking forward to the next update and id be lying if i said i wasnt so jealous of those Cornwall A roads 😎
Nigel 👍
As always, thanks for the continued support Nigel, I really appreciate it.
Thanks also for sharing your views on the price, the Capri itself and the wheels... albeit I think this one will be going back onto Pepperpots at some point (I do like these 13" Stars though).
I'll need to spend some money on the Capri over the medium-term future, but I really am enjoying it. I went to visit the Sapphire today and the electrician gave me hope I may have the car back in mid-July so fingers crossed there's another update on that project this coming month.
Good to know the Focus RS is out at shows. Personally, I think the Mk1 RS is the best looking hot hatch of all time, a truly iconic car. Mine will be out again next year with the intention of 2024 being an 'RS year'!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and look forward to hearing from you again on the next. 👍
Think it's a great example to own, and those little imperfections actually suit it to a T..!! Like you said, it's a 40 year old Ford Capri and we're lucky it still exists!! First Capri I drove was a two tone navy blue and silver, automatic 3.0S!! I was only about 14 and obviously thought it was a rocket lol..!! It was my uncles and I was only supposed to be washing it, but sneaked a drive round the block in it!! Lol
And dont apologise for the garage..its how it should be...used and utilised lol
Great work and look forward to more 💯👍
Thanks for the comment and I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the Capri. I’m certainly okay with the imperfections for now and it means I can drive the car as much as I like; I’m not too worried about the minor damage caused through driving the car.
Your history with a Capri is great, driving one at 14 and then again when a little older. Most people have a story about a Capri which is why they are so special.
Thanks so much for watching and for following my Channel. 👍🏻
I knew a blue and silver one in the 80,s from Rochdale 👍
Looks a good buy, get some use of it and move it on when you're ready 🙂👍
Thanks for the comment and thoughts on the Capri. I really am enjoying driving it at the moment and can see it hanging around for a long time. Thanks for watching, hope you stay tuned.
Hi there, just thinking about the price you paid. 'Fast Fords' have risen to an extraordinary price range, so at £10+k I think you did really well.
Yes the paint is a bit dodgy but the pleasure you'll have driving this little beauty. Very well done.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the price, it is good to know you think it's good value. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.
Great vid and loving the content as I am a previous owner of many Capris and Cosworths. Are you attending powderham car show this year?
Thanks for the comment; great to know you enjoyed the video, I appreciate the support. Yep, I'll be at Powderham on both days with the XR Owners Club... pop over and say hello if you see me. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for posting the video. Love different cars. Here in the US those are uncommon. Ive seen four for sale in the last few months. Rough shape. But i am considering looking into the one available fairly close to me. Not sure how i would replace the floor pans.
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you enjoyed the video.
Good luck buying a Capri in the US - as you say, there are a few Capris available in America. If you need a floor pan then all panels are available albeit in the UK so shipping could be a little costly.
Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
Hi Andy well done on a great video on the capri
I knew it was a Birmingham car from the number plate I wonder if it was from Bristol street motors new like my uncles 2.0GL he bought a year earlier to the day to that car! Ironically it shares the same numbers his is A 500!
So glad you are keeping it and it will be fabulous to see it come back to its best hope to see the pepper pot wheels on it! It’s a good solid car and a good base and hope to see progress as time moves on
Hope you are keeping well may see you on the road in august as we are coming down to Looe on holiday! Daniel
Thanks for the comment Daniel and, as ever, for watching the videos. I'll keep doing some little jobs on the Capri, improving it slowly (not going at it in the same way as the Sierra... can't afford to 🤣) and then we'll restore it in a couple of years. I'll feature it all on the Channel. Enjoy Looe and maybe you'll see me on the road!
Had the same car,same colour,5 speed ,pepper pots,mine was a 83 had it in 1987 . Had a 280 in 1990, last cars I owned in the UK.
Thanks for the comment - hope the video brought back some good memories. The 280 (Brooklands) is something of a dream car of mine and I almost bought one around 15yrs ago (damn it! 🤣). Thanks for watching.
Brilliant video,love the car fair price for what it is, I've had one 3lt s,and four 2.8i,sold my last one 15years ago it took me 12months to restore ,and I sold it for £2500,boy oh boy I wish I still had it now ,the only way there prices are going is up.I just finished restoring a Sierra 2.9 4x4 ,that's taken me a year to do that,just a shame there not increasing like the Capri, perhaps in time they will, keep the videos coming,great content.
Thanks for the comment Alan, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on my Capri. Sounds like you have a nice car history, and we all have cars we wish we'd kept... if only we knew then what we know now! As for the Sierra XR4x4, I think they are fantastic and am certain their time will come... or at least I hope so as I have one myself! 🤣
Thanks for watching and I hope you'll stay tuned to my Channel for updates on the Capri and my other cars. Enjoy your Sierra. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors Appreciate your comments.take care
Similar story to me Alan its painful ain't it 👍
Hi Andy.I don't think you overpaid at all.Great car .I am jealous.I bought a new mk one 3 ltr in 72.Wish I had kept it.At the moment I have a 67 Morris minor.Not the same I know.
Thanks for the comment Bernard, I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the Capri and what I paid. Owning a new Capri 3.0ltr in 1972 much have been amazing; a lovely car history memory. We'd have all kept cars had we known then what we know now, but it's still nice to have owned and enjoyed a Capri.
Thanks for watching and good luck with your Morris Minor. 👍
Got to love a 2.8i Capri for burbbling around the country lanes on sunny days 👍 I think you got it at a good price. I reckon you could make at least a few grand profit if you flip it straight away 👍 Can't believe how many cars you have got and not divorced 😂😂😂😂
Thanks for the comment. I love the burble of the Capri, so much so this Capri will remain with me for a long time! I'm fortune to have found a few cars over the years and have a place to store them... they are expensive though and I do it all on a 'real world' budget. I really enjoy sharing the cars via UA-cam and people following, so thanks again for following and watching.
Hello from Burry Port, 15 miles west of Swansea. Don't worry in the least over minor cosmetic issues. I used to know of a guy in nearby Llanelli who owned a Suzuki GT750 motorcycle and was so stressed about keeping it totally immaculate, that he used to immediately ride home if he saw a few clouds in the sky, even during summer ! There's little joy in that. You'll pay no road tax next year. Jammy ! My 1997 Pug 306 TD was £295 last year and will likely have gone up again this year.
Thanks for the comment Michael and for sharing your thoughts on my Capri. I agree completely with keeping these old cars as good, survivors which can still be driven and enjoyed. I certainly am looking forward to being tax exempt!
Nice to know you are keeping a 306 on the road, they are something of a rare sight these days.
Thanks for watching.
I think you got the 2.8i for a good price. As i paid £7700 plus auction fee= £8200 at SWA auctions two years ago for my 1983 ford Capri 2.0s 5 speed in good original condition. Bought unseen as it was lockdown. Could not fault SWA auctions description & video etc. Looking forward to more videos on the Capri 2.8i.
Thanks for the comment and well done on buying yourself a 2.0S... nice car. 👍
I really appreciate your sharing your thoughts on the price. Thanks for watching the video and for staying tuned.
The Capri sounds amazing. The price seems reasonable and will only go up with every job you do on it
Thanks for the comment and good to know you like the noise of the Capri... it is awesome. Thanks also for sharing your thoughts on the value.
Sadly the classic car markt has crashed in Europe, you can get superb W116 S Class 280SE Mercedes for 3000 Euros in Germany because the people became so poor. A Golf 3 VR6 you can get in top condition for 2 grand! A Granada 2.8 you can find in very good condition for 800 Euros or even on the scrap yards because all people lease electric cars or change over to E-Bikes or scooters. TR6 go for only 3 grand here in superb condition and even for this price nobody can afford them because all people lost the money due to inflation.
@@Schlipperschlopper Classic Fords in Britain are still very strong values, specially the fast Fords. A Sierra RS 500 sold at auction this year for nearly £600.000. RS Focus's are selling for crazy money
Liked the video, good price for the car, you said i think that the trim on the front valance is missing, they don't have trim on the valance as standard.
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback on the video and the price paid for the Capri. I did not realise the front valance trim is an option. I think I'll still buy and collect it as it'll finish the frontend nicely. Thanks for watching.
Nice Capri, owned a few 2.8's in the past. The fan coupling should feel rather loose whilst the engine is running normally, it tightens up when the coupling gets hot, I did the same job on one in the past, like you I purchased the special tool for the reverse thread. Also looks like the shroud is missing from the radiator.
Thanks for the comment and advice, I appreciate it.
Hope the video brought back some fond memories of owning (and repairing!) your 2.8 Capris. Thanks for watching.
The whole reason FOR a viscous coupling on the fan is to prevent fan drag at really high RPM robbing engine power by allowing the fan to slip, and as high revs under everyday circumstances normally equate to higher speeds the air flow through the radiator isnt affected. where a viscous fan performs best is allowing the motor to rev free'er through the rev range but still shift an adequate supply of air, the fans rotational speed at tickover is sufficient to keep the engine cool...even the duff one you removed was doing that well enough. I smiled as you neglected to say that they are reverse threaded onto the pulley too lol.
If you ARE going to be keeping the car I would HIGHLY recommend you remove the fuel pump electrical plugs and clean them to within an inch of their lives AND most importantly smear the insides of them AND the contact posts with vaseline before refitting (dont laugh - even to this day it is STILL the only material known to man that never dries out and is perfect for electrical connections especially (inside) battery posts.- smearing it thickly all over the outside of the battery posts as some do merely makes a bloody mess and serves no usefull purpose)
I say this because hard earned experience taught me that the pump outlets being RIGHT BEHIND the offside rear wheel are in the absolutely perfect place to stop ALL the run off water and crap from the wheel, and quietly sits and rots till one day the contacts on the pump just corrode through right at the base of the pump and fall off - and then you are walking. I owned several Injections in the early to mid eighties and sooner or later it happened to nearly every one of them, I'm not sure what prices for them are today in our online world but replacement pumps were sold as RS parts, and were eye watering second mortgage prices from Ford RS dealerships back then....save yoursef future heart ache and do them as soon as you can.....and dont forget, ONLY use vaseline......silicone only stays waterproof under compression AND electrically insulates to boot and in this instance is next to useless.
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and info on the car, and for watching the video. 👍
A very good price. I've owned 3 Capris, a 2.0 Ghia, 2.0 Laser & also a 2.8 injection back in the 80's & 90's & they were good motors but had some real oddities & problems. Watch the bonnet latch, at times they were prone to failing & I've had door hinge pins break on me more than once, they don't take to being slammed which is easy to do given the length & weight of them & thanks to a heavy handed passenger had one fall off completely. The propshaft on the 2.8's were prone to vibration which was cured by (believe it or not) by putting two hoover belts on the propshaft. Another one was with indicator stalks, I don't know if it was for a specific model period but they were prone to failure but at the time were very cheap & easy to fix. Of course the hatch hydraulic struts were also naff, this however is a problem Ford haven't sorted to this day & my wife has a 2018 Fiesta Vignale that's caused me to nut the hatch more than once!
Thanks for the comment Ian; you’ve a nice Capri history. Thanks also for the heads up on some of the issues. I’ve got a fair bit of work to do on this Capri, but I’m enjoying it. Hope you stay tuned and follow progress with my Capri. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors a pleasure, if I had the time & space I'd love another one but as I don't watching you with one will have to do!
Love the Capri cars had 5 myself ending with a 3.0 Ghia
Thanks for the comment, it is always good to hear from people who have owned and experience Capris... and having had five you must be something of an expert! A 3.0 Ghia is a nice one to finish on. Thanks for watching.
If you can source RS centre caps,the wheels will be,'correct'.It should have a black grille IMHO,much meaner😊
Thanks for the comment and suggestion about the centre caps. I will put the car back to Pepperpots and a black grille at some point in the future so please do stay tuned to see that. Thanks so much for watching, I appreciate it.
Still have my 1979 Capri Ghia, my mother was the first owner, I took it over in 1984. Lovely car you have there, take care of it!
Btw, check the right rear light cluster, you switched the lights on and the right rear indicator came on. The cluster earths through the two screws in the boot panel
Just spotted the fibreglass bonnet, a normalCapri bonnet cannot be lifted with one hand!
Thanks for the comment, I am glad you like the Capri. I love a 'one family owned' car story; your Capri Ghia must bee very precious to you.
Thanks for the advice about the rear lights. I have new lenses arriving this week so will set about sorting them out this coming week.
Appreciate you taking the time to watch and hope you stay tuned.
Thank you for your reply, it is priceless for me, I grew up with it, took over it, had many other cars but always kept it, it’s now with me in Greece. Will never sell it.
I came across tour channel by accident, I’m a Ford guy to the bone, used to work for both Ford UK in the 80’s and for Ford Greece for 12 years. Loving your restorations, keep it up! The XR4x4 is excellent, really underrated and quick across country.
Great price. Had the '76 US version with a carburetor and literally drove the wheels off it (a failed wheel bearing) and had to abandon it due to poor-college-student-syndrome. Capri's have evaporated in the US. Or maybe they have just rusted away. I have a recurring dream where I suddenly realize I never got rid of my Capri and it has been stored at the back of a garage, or out in a local field, and I'm re-united with it. As I drive it, I always wonder why I didn't drive it more often.
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the car and for watching the video. 👍
I'd stick the original pepperpots back on it, they suit the car a bit better than the Special ones. And they sound soooo much better with a stainless Janspeed exhaust, not cheap but sound and look fantastic. Also I'm sure there should be a towing eye in the rear valance. Its attached to the spare wheel well and pokes through a slot in the valance, at least mine does but mines a Nov 86 built car. The price you paid if pretty good to be honest for a running, driving MOT'd 2.8.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on returning the car to its standard look (I do agree and will get to it, so please do stay tuned). I also think it is missing the rear towing eye. I believe the car has had a tow hitch at some point in its life as the wiring suggests this, so maybe the towing eye was removed then or when it was hastily restored in more recent years? Thanks for watching. 👍
What a great buy for £10,400. You’ll definitely get a good return for your money when you sell her on! 👍👍👍
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the price. I'd have liked the car for under £10K, but now that I have sorted the warm running issue I am very happy with it. Thanks for watching, stay tuned.
I paid a little over 8500. for my brand new 2.8 in 1982. It was my first new car, I was 21, I felt like a king driving away from the dealership.
Thanks for the comment. It must have been amazing to have a Capri from new, wow! Is your old car still on the road or is it long gone? Thanks for watching.
Not sure if it's still going. I emigrated to Canada 20 yrs ago.
The license plate was
WJF 654 X, it would hit the rev limiter in top or fourth gear, pulling just over 130.
The tax was due in march 95 mate , so possibly gone Sorry pal 👍
@meandthefamily1485 hey, thanks for taking the time to get the info. A little sad, certain cars are special, as this one was to me.
@@julianrichards2175 your welcome mate I also had a black 2.8 YNe 165y in 92 that car only survived till about 98 I think it wasn't new mind but I loved it also had lots of 3.0 S before that in the 80,s special car in the 80,s to us young men eh ,great memories Cheers mate
Hi. I think you paid a good price for this very much appreciating classic. It looks in sound condition. I’ve owned my early 1984 2.8 since I bought it in 1987 so quite a long history together. Regarding the viscous fan, it should only engage with the engine above a certain temperature, under normal conditions it will free spin as your first fan did. When it engages you can hear it ‘roar’ as the revs increase. Your cooling problem was more likely either a faulty thermostat or water circulation problem - possibly an air lock- which will require the system to be bled. These cars are indeed prone to cooling issues but once sorted run fine even on hot days in busy slow moving traffic. Obviously mine hasn’t been on the road continuously since 1987 and only now this year is back after a 5 year break but didn’t need anything other than routine maintenance to get up and running and indeed sailed through its mot- hopefully the last time as it’s 40 years old next year. It’s a 5 speed in black so the colour trim issue isn’t a problem, and I fitted the 7 spoke alloys rather than the pepperpots as I personally prefer them but I know they aren’t original spec. Enjoy the Capri.
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the car and for watching the video. 👍
Will you be bringing the Capri down west to Ruan Minor show in August? A top day out in a field. Would be lovely to see the car in the flesh.
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). It'll be at some local shows during 2024 - hope you get chance to see it or some of my other cars. 👍
Fantastic car. Dissapointed you didn’t go for the pre-2001 font on the new plates.
Thanks for the comment, I am really glad you like the car. All of my plates are the same font right across all of the cars, but I do agree with you that the modern font does look odd on the Capri. Maybe I'll have another sent made in the future. Thanks for watching.
I think 10k is a hell of a lont of money for a 40 year old car. Having said that, it is a very desirable car. That would justfy the price.Still lots of litle things have to be done to make it pristeen. Nice buy, I am envious.
I have had 4 capri ib my time, 2× 2.8 one 4 speed box, one with 5 speed box, can't beat the 4 speed box, would have loved to put full stainless steel exhaust system and a supercharger, I have also had a 3litre limited edition in orange and a 2litre. Love these cars you have re-ignited my passion. And the price is cheap, I'm sure you could get double that with a collector. Would love to get hold of a 280 tickford, not even sure if there are any left in one piece
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your Carpi history - you've had some nice cars! I am glad the video has "reignited your passion" and, I hope, brought back some fond memories. Good also to know you think the car is good value.
Thanks for watching.
A cycle mechanic would most likely have had a slim 32mm spanner as they are used on older headsets.
Thanks for the comment and advice. Appreciate you watching my video. 👍
Very tasteful tracksuit at the auction.
Thanks for the comment and well spotted!
I think what you paid was a fair to good price. The cosmetic and other little niggles are easily fixed and it wouldn't take much to get it up to a very high standard. Then, if you wanted, it would be easy to recoup the money and more.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the Capri, I appreciate it.
Thanks also for subscribing and following my progress with the car.
Great channel mate 👍
Thanks for the comment, I really appreciate the feedback and support. Stay tuned. 👍
Any capri even a knackered one I'd better than nearly any other car ever. You are a person I envy so much , well done
Thanks for the comment Will and for supporting my Channel by watching my videos. Hope you stay tuned as I enjoy sharing my cars with you all. 👍
10.4 is pretty cheap for a 2.8 tbf, most going these days are around 16k. I’d love a capri 2.8, my mother had one and it was the first car i ever worked on, but they’re just way out of my budget these days!
Thanks for the comment and letting me know your thoughts on the price - I am hoping the Capri remains good value, but I can see a fair bit to do!
Hope you stay tuned to follow the progress. Thanks for watching.
Keep it.
Thanks for the comment and for subscribing, I really appreciate it. I am really enjoying the Capri; it'll be in my collection for the foreseeable future and I intend to feature it a fair bit here on the Channel. Thanks for watching.
Bargain price IMO 👍
Defo worth keeping as nothing looks & feels like a Capri.
It's a British icon hence the amount of attention they receive everywhere you go.
I love mine so it's a definate keeper for me!! ❤️
Will be waiting for updates on your journey together 😊
Made in Germany !!
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and info on the car, and for watching the video. 👍
10k is a good price for a desirable engine and spec Capri. The exhaust sounds throaty, and reminds me of my brothers Ashley exhaust on his Capri 2.0 Laser.
Appreciate the comment and thoughts on the price, thanks. The car really does sound great and I am addicted to driving the old car at the moment. Thanks for watching.
Lovely car - Quick question... Where did you get the Sierra badges from and do they produce other car badges?
Thanks for the comment, it is great to know you like the Capri... albeit there's still lots to do on the car!
DMB Graphics reproduce the badges and most OEM vinyl sticker packs. Decent products and service. 👍
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Fantastic - Thank you so much...
I've got a 2.8i Special stashed away for a rainy day... Same problem with the overheating so I'm following with interest... You gotta keep it 👍🏻
Bearing in mind the world has gone mad that’s a very good buy, I’m heavily into classic Japanese motorcycles and regularly pay what are in my mind are ridiculous amounts for machines that 20 years ago could have been bought for a tenth of the price as out of date undesirable old bikes, (that said I made 4k clear profit on the last one I sold so it’s not all bad news 🙂), so your Capri once completed will be worth more than you paid, provided you improve it sensibly it will return a great profit, good game really isn’t it!.
It's a great game and thanks for the comment. As you say, it feels crazy to be paying these prices for these old machines, but if you enjoy using and improving them then it's money well spent and, again as you say, if sensible you should at least see your money back. Thanks for watching, I appreciate it.
10.4k Bargain.... It's a minter! - This Classic will only appreciate in value - Hold on to it, the day you part with it, will be a day of regret!
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the price and the Capri. The camera is a little kind to the car as there are issues with the bodywork, but overall it is a tidy and decent survivor. Hope you stay tuned to see my progress with the Capri and my other cars. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Enjoying the video's your taste in cars goes without saying!
Spot on! Agreed 💯
Last year I took the Family to Europe for a holiday (we live on the US west coast). While having lunch in Amsterdam of all places a 2.8i Special parked up, before getting out the owner put a sign on the dashboard and left. After lunch I wandered over, the sign of course was in Dutch, but the part I could understand was the Euro sign and 12,000. I went back to the table, my wife gave me the looks of "don't you dare", I gave the sideways smile and sat there, then sat some more, then said "Anyone fancy a quick trip to London?" A quick call to my bank to let them know I was about to make a large withdrawal, a text to the owner and my wife not looking to happy, I talked to the owner, we drove over to the bank, took out the cash, then back to the owners place to empty it of his stuff. I ended up finding a shipping company that would take the car from Amsterdam to Huston USA. So a month after I got back home, the car arrived. All in it was $16,000, a local shop is attacking some rust issues.
I ended up getting a summit racing radiator and dual electric fan sett up for mine. Being in Vegas and dealing with the temps hear I knew the stock system was not going to cut it.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your story, which is incredible! The Capri must be extremely rare in the US. With so many classic Mustangs making their way from the US to Europe, it is nice to know of a Capri going the other way! Thanks for watching and I hope you continue to enjoy your car.
had loads of capris and that’s a pup body wise
Thanks for the comment and taking the time to watch. As you'll see from my videos on my Capri, I have and continue to be very honest with the condition of the car... I think "pup" is a little strong, but there's certainly work to do. Do you still have a Capri?
Thanks again for watching.
The viscous coupling is a Disco 300tdi one...well that is what people sell as a replacement & it works with the only real difference being the mounting bolt holes being M6 rather than the original M8. You need the fan shroud too. The cooling system was never a strong point on the 2.8i engine. Using the correct genuine thermostat is also crucial as is making sure the bleed hoses are clear along with the correct blanking cap on the top of the rad & pressure cap on the header tank.
Thanks for taking the time to comment and I do appreciate all of the advice. Thanks for watching; I hope you stay tuned to my Channel and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos.
What do you run it on ? I remember you couldn't put unleaded in them back in the day . (had two of them)
It runs on the high octane fuel really nicely so I am assuming the cylinder head has had the modification or it post-dates the changes Ford applied when new to enable unleaded running. Thanks for watching and I hope it brought back some good memories of the two you owned. 👍
Can't argue with the price, appreciating classic and becoming very rare with that beast under the bonnet. I hope you keep it and just freshen it up as you have been doing. Great cars and I know you'd regret selling it. Every English collection needs a capri in it 😊
Thanks so much for the comment and for your thoughts on price. I am chuffed with the Capri and really enjoying driving it, now that I have the warm running issue resolved. Definitely going to keep it for the foreseeable future... which for me usually means forever! Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned for my future videos.
If that box on the dash has to come off I really wouldnt replace the whole dash just because of a small hole or two.....plenty of dash repair kits about and you can fill the holes in the same colour filler as the dash colour.....should be virtually invisible but of course replace the dash if youre going full on ground up resto but this Capri seems like a good honest base car no need to resto it.
Thanks for the comment and the advice on the dashboard repair. The hole drilled is about the size of a 5 pence coin. I will have a go at a repair at some point in the future, but for now I'll leave the box where it is as there is a cable running from it to somewhere... maybe the aftermarket alarm. I'll feature it here on the Channel so please do stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Those dash panels were hard to find unbutchered even back in the day. Most were chopped around the radio slot because they weren't big enough for the radio/cassette that were fashionable back then. I had a few capris from 1.6L to 3.0 Ghia, which I sold for about £600 in about 1993. These cars are great I wish I had kept mine now. Lots of good memories back in the '80's
I’d say a fair price I had 10k in my head I love this car absolutely beautiful brings back so many memories and being a brummie I love it even more 😂👍
Thanks for the comment and I am so glad seeing the Capri brought back fond memories. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts on the price. Thanks for watching, stay tuned.
@@cornishcarcollectors no worries dude really enjoying the videos 👍
Doesnt the viscous fan ”steal” some horsepower ? Saw another youtube video about a rally Volvo, and after they replaced that fan with a electric one they dyno the power gained 7 hp ! that volvo 940 also had as stock a viscous fan.
Thanks for the comment and I do believe you are quite correct about the viscous fan drawing horsepower, but it is the standard fan and all I have to work with right now so have swapped it in order to be able to drive the car. I'll look into an electric fan at some point in the future. Thanks for watching and for sharing your thoughts. 👍
The price is fair. I would say; try to find another one. Before you know it you will be searching in Spain for this and have a left hand drive (would not bother me 😄). I would only give this Capri some TLC and a lot of wax. Once you start to dismantle this car, it will be a never ending story. We don't have unlimited time on this planet so we should drive these cars. That what it should supposed to do.
Thanks for the comment, it’s good to get other opinions on the price; I appreciate it.
I agree that dismantling the car will result in big bills, so I intend to keep the car tidy and enjoy it.
Thanks for watching.
You have bagged a bit of a bargain there. Looks it great condition too.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the price. It is in decent enough condition, but is way off a show winner! I'm enjoying owning and driving it for now. Thanks for watching.
I looked and cannot see, behind the cold start injector, I had a fitting capped with a rubber cap, probably for another model with different options, mine cracked and made a massive air leak, the engine backfired and knocked the plate in the K-Tronic injection unit, the air gap is very sensitive, took ages to get it adjusted right, poor performance and bad mpg until it was right. Rust proof it, look after it and keep it unrestored, roadworthy daily driver restore it later.
Thanks for the comment and heads-up on the cold start cap! Appreciate you taking the time to watch. 👍
Im afraid you paid over for it in the condition it is in as its not perfect so you might get your money back but can't see a profit the bonnet and the engine bay let's it down you know why but i don't blame you for keeping it as i would as well love a Capri i only had a 1.6 in the 90s miss haveing one but silly money now to get one but welding is my job and have been for 25 years enjoy driveing it the sound you can't forget 👍
Thanks for the comment and for sharing you opinion on the price - I do agree that I paid slightly more than it's worth, but as you say they are "silly money" now, so for a running, driving, MOT'd and usable Capri 2.8 Injection I am not too upset about the price.
Thanks for watching the video and I hope you stay tuned to follow progress with the car.
Hi all just got this video sent to me that’s my old car I put it into manhiem that engine had headgasket problem so I had no choice to do a temporary fix and get rid of it
Thanks for the comment. Drop me a message on Instagram as I’d like to know more about it. There are no head gasket issues - I’ve had it checked and the car is running great, not losing water or oil. Engine is really healthy.
A lot of nonsense being spoken here by some posters about, "Capris rotting." Mk1 Capris certain did have corrosion issues- like all cars built in the early 70's. The 2.8i Capri was built in Cologne and Genk- Belgium. For Europe achieved higher build quality than Halewood- which built the Mk1 and Mk2 Capri. Injection Capris built between 1981-84 - up to an including 'A' plate cars, had the best build quality and used higher quality steel. From 'B' reg onwards, Ford used cheaper steel- so corrosion is more common in the cars built between 1985-86. The 1980's Capri's were no worse than any other 80's car when it came to corrosion. Cars built in the 1990's are more prone to rot- eg BMW E46- notoriously prone to rotting rear arches and front wings, name just about any mid-late 90's Mercedes- they are absolute garbage, total rotters!
Corrosion? I have an 1984 'A' plate Injection, which I have owned for 29 years. It retains ALL it's original panels and has NEVER seen a welding torch. Hardly a rotbox then. The Capri is one of those cars surrounded by urban myths- eg "You need two bags of cement or paving slabs in the boot!" I've never known a single Capri owner who ever did such a stupid thing- it's MYTH which is seized upon by people who haven't even owned a Capri.
Thanks for the comment. I completely agree with you regarding Capris being subject to urban myths - I have never had an issue with "losing the rear end" of one. I do also agree that if a Capri has been garaged / dry stored then they survive well, but Capris were cheap cars for a couple of decades and as a result were not stored well... and these cars rot. Thanks for watching, I hope you stay tuned to watch my progress with the Capri. Your car sounds great, keep enjoying it. 👍
@@cornishcarcollectors I've had issues, only in the wet, mind you where the rear got 'tail-happy' even in 1.6. my 3.0 used to do it quite easily if I didn't take care.. Only did it when it was wet./ raiiny. It's no myth, Went around a roundabout twice because I lost traction at the back and the car did it's own thing.. Yes it was wet. About the rust demon, Yep can attest to that, depends where it is kept and most were kept outside. Strut tops go, box section at the rear where the leaf springs attach and a few other hard to reach places to repair.
You would maybe better off sticking with the capri, it has lots of room for improvements but the value will always be there. Anything that you spend on things like a good re spraying and a steel bonnet will increase its money value. I had a 3.0 Ghia capri and liked it, auto only though, that was in the 80’s when they could be bought secondhand for peanuts.
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the Capri. It certainly feels to me like a car worth keeping and improving, so please do stay tuned and follow my progress. Always good to hear from someone who has experienced and owned a Capri in the past; thanks for watching.
Where will you find another
Thanks for the comment.
My thoughts exactly, the car was on my doorstep and in my preferred colour… I had to take a chance on it and have been enjoying it for over a year now.
Thanks for watching.
Never ever hit it with a hammer…….the joys of watching cowboys
Thanks for the comment. First time I’d changed a viscous fan, so thanks for the ‘constructive’ feedback’. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. 🤠👍🏻
@@cornishcarcollectors you do understand that the shaft which supports the fan runs on bearings…so the fact that you use a hammer will only potentially cause damage to the bearings…a more serious long term and expensive problem. Maybe consider reading the manual. 👍🏼
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Thanks for watching and for the continued support.
My Favorate capri I owned was a 2.0s JNS 715T IN Black. I emigrated from London to Manchester and left it with a freind to look after (before I passed my test) so I could help with the move when I went back he had moved on (few weeks later) and no car. He must have sold it as I did a car check and it was taxed in 1995 but nothing since.
I've owned a few over the years mainly 2.8i but did have a 3.0s till I mistakingly swapped it for an XR4X4. (Bad idea) bit it didn't arf shift though. Lol
Thanks for the comment, the 2.0ltr S is a very cool Capri and it must be nice to have a 2.0, 2.8 and 3.0 in your car history. The XR4x4 does drive very differently, but another great car IMO.
Did your friend sell your car and keep the money? I take it you are no longer friends!
Thanks for watching the video, I appreciate it.
He must have sold it on I never seen a penny then again for me it wasn't for sale I was asking him to store it in his garage for a few weeks whilst I got the move sorted. Some friend huh.
I think you practically stole it, 10k is a bargain for an appreciating classic and don’t ever get rid of that, sounds nice, looks nice and yes while you say the paintwork isn’t mint it still looks a tidy car
Thanks for the comment and for sharing your thoughts on the Capri, I appreciate it. Hope you follow my progress with this Capri and look forward to hearing from you again on future videos.
10k is fair mate, probs get your ££ back if you wanted to resell
Thanks for the comment and sharing your thoughts on the price of the Capri, which I too think is fair. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and hope to hear from you again on future videos.
10k Is prity cheap I've seen the mint ones sell for 25k or even more
10K , I guess its OK as you have the youth and ability. I'm a Mk II not a MkIII fan, a rarer car.
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). I appreciate you sharing your thoughts and info on the car, and for watching the video. 👍
Bargain price for a tidy 2.8 capri
Thank you for the comment and sorry for my delayed reply (lots of comments on this video). Good to know you think it is good value. 👍
£10,000 for an old Capri!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!, i don't know what these are worth these days, but i would say you have been ripped off, and the previous owner is rubbing their hands with glee.
Thanks for the comment and for your thoughts on the price. Sadly for us enthusiasts, prices for Capris and all old Fords have gone mad and £10K is about the bottom of the price range to get into an MOT'd car. Thanks for watching, I hope you enjoyed the video.
@@cornishcarcollectors I think it's more the rarity value and nostalgic value that has the prices pushed up. Not many survived and most of the earlier MkIII's were scrapped around the 1990's. I bought a few just for parts, I remember buying a 2.0GL for £70 about 1988 had no MOT or tax but the body was good except for a smashed offside wing, I stripped it for parts and sold the rest for £100. Those were the days.
Bloody bargain at that price
Thanks for the comment, it is good to know you think the Capri was good value. There's lots to be done on the car so hoping you'll stay tuned. Thanks for watching.
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Thanks for the comment Harry, albeit I am not entirely sure it is a fair accusation! In this video I share how much I paid for my Capri, which is precisely the title of the video? 🤷♂️
Anyway, thanks for watching and hope you stay tuned to the Channel. 👍
Sadly from 2030 on all combustion cars including classics will be banned
from public streets in entire EU and Scandinavia :-( In Germany the
Green Peoples Party gave order to shorten fuel supply from 2025
on by reducing all conventional fuel stations to only one state operated central gas
station per city or county. Now they want to slow down all the gas station fuel
pumps from 20 litre per minute to 2 litre per minute...From 2027 on in
the EU certain car spare parts will be banned too....as exhaust systems,
turbo chargers and even some engine and gearbox oils...California and
New York will do the same from 2027 on.... So no investments should be
done in oil burning cars any longer....They even created a new kind of
crime here, called emissions and smoke crime :-(
Thanks for the comment.
I am certain there is a long future for the combustion engine, albeit on a much smaller scale than today. Perhaps these older vehicles will become more desirable as the migration to EVs and other technology progresses. Who knows? All that I know is I enjoy these old cars and will drive them for as long as I possibly can. Thanks for watching.
@@cornishcarcollectors Got to comment! This guy, or someone similar (maybe a copy and paste) posts this comment on nearly every good classic car restoration channel that I follow, I have seen it loads of times. I think the idea is to rubbish what you are doing and try to insinuate you have made a really bad financial error. In my opinion, the whole EV scenario is seriously flawed and any sensible person knows this. We are already running the planet out of Lithium to make the batteries. The classic car market in terms of vehicles and parts is worth billions of dollars globally. Who in their right mind is going to end this in maybe 4 years time? I really don't think so. Enjoy the Capri, I was lucky to own a 1969 1600GT XLR Mk1 from 1973 to 1978 and it was wonderful.
Thanks for the comment@@bobfrankish8883
Well said, I could not agree more.
Hope you stayed tuned to the Channel... we like viewers who talk sense. 👍
Well, like to see how that's gonna work out with the classic car / bike fraternity. Alot of very rich people out there with influence arent gonna be told where or not they can drive their classic, And they are no way going to crush their pride and joy for a bunch of green climate change tree-huggers.