Ford capri lust

deadbloke

Mc Love wrote: »

New one is awesome

Does that not look very similar to an RX8?

Henry Ford III

A little maybe - only curvier and with 2 less doors. The rear is not too bad either...

ianobrien

Henry Ford III wrote: »

p.s. We all know the best of the 4 pots (back then) was the 2.0 pinto, and that was best in an RS2000 Escort

I'm going to have to disagree there - The best were the crossflows, reving to 9K breathing through twin 45's.....

The Pinto was only useful as a boat anchor.

..... Running away very fast.........

kikel

Irish Consul Capri

http://www.facebook.com/search/?post_form_id=4232bb3ff4281e5220f459c266eb100f&q=abbeyleix&init=quick&ref=search_loaded#!/photo.php?pid=129523&o=all&op=1&view=all&subj=315263826314&aid=-1&id=100000726364051&fbid=112330912134454

corktina

notel70 wrote: »

unfortunately most at 1.3s, you gotta get the 2.8 lazer

1.6 or 2.0 laser...2.8injection you mean....

corktina

peasant wrote: »

Ye forgot the 1.3; 1.5 and 1.7 Taunus V4 engine


/knowitall

and the cologne V6 2 litre....they go on and on

corktina

well possibly the 3.0 essex sounds nicer but the 2.8 cologne has the edge on power...I have both in my Cortinas and love them both..the Essex is quite and refined , the cologne screams....cant beat a V6! (mind you I just bought my umpteenth 1600E, back to where I started 12 years ago.

fonecrusher1

Right lads heres my question:

Do you think its possible for me to own a capri as my daily driver?

I can't afford to own a second car so it would have to be fairly reliable & fuel economy that wouldn't be lower than 33/34mpg.
I would be able to carry out some basic repairs but nothing too complicated.

corktina

theres avery good 1600 laser for sale at the moment in Tipperary....see for sale section at www.everyfordireland.com (dont dismiss it cos its a 1600, they are nice to drive and economical and a LOT cheaper than a V6.

vectra

ejmaztec wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Capri#Ford_Consul_Capri_.28335.29_.281961.E2.80.9364.29

Did any of these original Capris find their way over here?

There was one identical to that around here years ago and in that condition.

Used to love it when it went by..:cool:

ShadowHearth

ejmaztec wrote: »

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Capri#Ford_Consul_Capri_.28335.29_.281961.E2.80.9364.29

Did any of these original Capris find their way over here?

sorry, but this is horrible looking car... i like later capries, but this is just...... what is this?

vectra

ShadowHearth wrote: »

sorry, but this is horrible looking car... i like later capries, but this is just...... what is this?

Ford Consul Capri

corktina

The Consul Capri is no relation to the later Capris. They were slow and heavy and even in GT form the biggest engine was a 3 bearing 1500cc. Many surviving today will have been modified..they just cry out for a V6 or V8 dont they! They(and the companion CLASSIC saloon) didn't sell well and were replaced in quick order by the light and powerful(comparitively) and immensely sucessful Cortina, again biggest engine 1500 but a whole new ball game.

Davidth88

Corktina , you have ' shoe horned ' a 3.0L into a Cortina .... COOL !!!!!

corktina

I didn't do it FORD did....

Henry Ford III

Yep. Plenty of room for a V6 in the Cortina engine bay.

I saw a Cosworth worked 2.9V6 in a Cortina in a mag a few years ago.

vectra

corktina wrote: »

The Consul Capri is no relation to the later Capris.

Yes they were
have you forgotten who built them

fonecrusher1

ShadowHearth wrote: »

sorry, but this is horrible looking car... i like later capries, but this is just...... what is this?

This is exactly what i was thinking.:D:D euuggghh!

No offence to whoever likes them.

vectra

fonecrusher1 wrote: »

This is exactly what i was thinking.:D:D euuggghh!

No offence to whoever likes them.

Dont forget that these were designed many moons beofre lots of posters here would have been born

vincenzolorenzo

Always much preferred the body shape of the Mark I. pure class

fonecrusher1

vectra wrote: »

Dont forget that these were designed many moons beofre lots of posters here would have been born

But sure loads of cars that hit the roads around the same time were what i'd consider a lovely looking thing. The Jag E-type, the volvo 1800 (the saint's car) & the original ford mustang.

corktina

vectra wrote: »

Yes they were
have you forgotten who built them

fair comment...:D thre is no similarity other than the badge...will that do? Ok so they've four wheels, better own up to that similarity...there could be others too:rolleyes:

hi5

corktina wrote: »

1.6 or 2.0 laser...2.8injection you mean....

And the very last ones were known as the '280'

Henry Ford III

hi5 wrote: »

And the very last ones were known as the '280'

There were a few run out specials with extra kit - Injection Specials, Brooklands, 280 etc. The 280 had an lsd, recaro seats, and 15" wheels.