Anyone know about Capris? Need a price check

Ah yes, Zakspeed, I saw those race in 1981 (it think??) when they came to Donington park and they used to move somewhat, though they were a 'little' modified to say the least. Talking Zakspeed their Mk2 Group 2 Escorts stuck in my mind even more, remember them from the (again might be a year or so out) 1979 and 1980 TT at Silverstone. Screamed the place down!

The X-Pack was a number of things but the best ones looked really good with flared arches front and back and wider wheels, Brands Hatch used one as a pace car for years too!

And one final thing, I am not saying the Capri's are great handlers by todays standards, in fact I think I confirmed they would not stick with a modern car, which they would not, but drive them within the constraints of the car and with an appreciation of their 'traits' and they are pefectly safe. And that does not mean slow either!
 
they may not handle that well (understatement perhaps) but i still find it a hell of a lot more fun that any other car i've driven - although it is still the most powerful car i've ever driven to be fair. "Hot" hatches are just boring really - where's the originality in getting a corsa? i'd prefer to be a bit more individual. no matter how bizzare the bodykit or how loud the exhaust is, it's still a corsa (granny shopping-car). nothing personal against corsas - just an example, and i'm using a bit of hyperbole as well. never really had a problem with handling myself (on roads only) although obviously i can't boot it too hard when cornering unless i want a closer view of the houses at the side of the road, and that is with standard suspension and brakes, both of which can be easily upgraded these days. although this is getting off the point of the thread, if it's to be sold it's better off keeping it standard - it's likely to get a higher price.
 
-Laser- said:
"Hot" hatches are just boring really - where's the originality in getting a corsa?
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The Corsa isnt a hot hatch. :D

Try a 306 GTi-6 or a Clio 182 or something.

Sure, they might not be original but they fun.
 
D4VE said:
The Corsa isnt a hot hatch. :D

Try a 306 GTi-6 or a Clio 182 or something.

Sure, they might not be original but they fun.
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oh ok :sheepish grin/blushing smiley: not got much of an interest in modern cars, with a few exceptions (the more interesting ones that are too much for me to afford)
 
EddScott said:
Been asked to try and help shift a Black 1978 (T) 3.0S Capri.

Its done 25K since new and not 125K with Ford using 5 digits - all service history since new to prove mileage etc.

Only issue is its in Fuengirola, Spain. It was driven there 10 years ago by current owners and been garaged ever since.

Apparently its not what you would call mint but is still a very nice example of the breed.

No one knows what price to put on it. I suggested I fly over there and drive it back to this country in order to sell it on. Have also asked for some pictures to be emailed to me.

Anyone???? Aren't 3.0s rare?
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If its been garaged for 10 years, I doubt you'll get it to move out of the garage, never mind drive it back to the UK! - I'd be asking why they parked it up and never used it again, perhaps 'cos its shafted?

I hate to be a killjoy, but, to me, its not worth the hassle - And I like Capri's.
 
I may be being a little contraversial here, but for those who say "Capri? Handling? Yeah, backwards through a hedge!!!!" are missing the point. If you take any modern car, rip out allthe electronic gizmos that keep most enthusiastic drivers on the road, put on slimmer, higher wall tyres, slap a heavy engine in the front and put the power to the rear end you will find it difficult to drive. That's not because the car handles badly, it's because you don't know how to drive it.
 
georges said:
Not steer enough, so you pretty much go straight ;)
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Yes, I know what understeer is, however "backwards into a tree" is not associated with understeer. The possibility of spinning a car is usually more associated with oversteer. The Capri tended to understeer when pushed, but front mounted engine and rwd will often easily send the back overtaking the front as often happens in the GT6 convertible world. Very renown for the back end overtaking the front. So too with the Stag.

When the quoted post asked about the cars ability to drift I was interested in penski's answer about oversteering off the road. Drifting is about controlled oversteer, that is to say getting the back end out, and oversteer is something which I can do pretty easily in the GT6 and I'd be surprised if you had difficulty in getting the back end out on a capri. Let's face it, the proffesionals managed it all the time. OK, you may not be able to control it well, I don't know, I havn't driven a capri in anger, but I'd still consider the car more capable of producing desired oversteer than simply constant undesteer
 
Lopéz said:
I think he's on about Ford V6 engines (ie the 24 Cosworth V6) rather than Capris specifically.
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Cosworth 24V V6 is closer to 205LB/ft than 250, was wanting one only a few weeks ago but have been talked into sticking a V8 in mine instead once i found out how easy it it is.

Been driving my 2.8 now for just over a year and although i drive quite steady most of the time i have had it understeer two or three times but all have been at 90+ when i have simply tried to take a corner too quick, at higher speeds it just wants to go straight on.

Most "interesting" handling moments take place at under 50 when the back end lets go on sharp bends.

It's all quite predictable really though, i bought one as my 1st car and i aint stacked it yet.

I dont really "push" the car though tbh.
 
People forget the Capris rear axle setup gives the impression its "stepping out of line" before it actually does, thus, they correct a problem that has'nt actually happened yet. Hence the many crashes capri owners have.

There is a kit to fix this issue for the capri's, iirc, Power Engineering stock it, I'd have to check my back issues of "Performance Ford" to be sure though. ;)
 
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