The Ford Capri Laser Page

I have heard that Maiden story before, part of that album's folklore, think it was told on 12 Wasted Years. Never quite decided how much truth is in it, or even if the garage did it for a laugh. But still it's a good tale isn't it.

Great album.

SCP440 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:52 am my father didnt even stop, he said '' I am not buying that its green'' and we turned around and drove home. Apparently he believed green cars were unlucky.

Oh wow, my Mum used to say that too. Wonder where that came from.

Andyd your reply has been deleted 🤔 In a rush to edit it and deleted instead :lol: Ahhh I have done the same thing. My most hated mistake (on a phone or tablet) is just getting to the end of a long post, then hitting some as yet unknown keystroke and deleting the whole thing by mistake :swear: You ...

Well remembered Jason! And well found Tom.

Nick, have you heard Daltrey's McVicar album, produced by Jeff Wayne (War Of The Worlds), it's terrific, one of my favourite Who related releases. Can't imagine any other singer belting out Free Me like he does. Yes Paul. Brilliant soundtrack to a brilliant film mate ! :cool: Completely agree, grea...

Do it, quick, in case they realise they've missed a zero or two off.

Wonder what the average cost of this typically is.

Goodness me that's cheap as chips! Didn't realise it was so inexpensive. Completely pointless using lead additives for years on end then surely.

That is a good price for such a car. It'd be great driving around in that.

It needs to go in a Museum or converted back to standard and the bits displayed in a museum. I am sure it has been for sale for a long time, why would you buy it? For that money you could buy the best Cortina not some one off that you are going to struggle with. I could only imagine you'd buy it if...

The problem is a lot of South African cars are not rust proofed so dissolve after a few years in our climate. That's a good point. It's often said that it's good to buy a car from a warmer climate as it may not suffer with corrosion, but if course this same reason means it won't have additional pro...

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 6:04 am The seller has 170 listings and the handful of those I looked at seem ok attitude wise.

I do know that some people allow others to post on eBay at times, for various reasons, on their behalf so some listings can vary with that aspect.

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 5:22 am

pbar wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 12:32 am Been on sale for 5 years? That's mad.

Not everyone wants a LHD car and I think they are more to insure? Some sellers are stubborn on price too!

Ahhhh, fair enough, good points!

Major_Tom wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:19 am (I am saving to get unleaded valve seats fitted but for now I'm making do).

Out of interest Tom, what kind of price range is that?

Paul G wrote: ↑Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:22 am I would say VSR would cause a loss in compression and if anything make the starter spin faster.

What a great point. I reckon thousands of people have benefitted from your advice and knowledge Paul.

Been on sale for 5 years? That's mad.

..look at this beauty: I wonder if the 666 plate could put some potential buyers off? Andrew It will definitely. But, as Paul observes, there'll be others that would love it. Like me! I used to work with a guy who had 666 as part of his Fiesta reg. He was always getting approached from people wanti...

andyd wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 2:56 pm Still have them from time to time and still a bugger to get it out the tin I do like a roast now

Seems to be the Marmite of pies. Don't have them much now but I do like them, the pastry especially. But yes, that tin! Agree, roast is one of the best things ever.

Paul G wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 3:13 pm I went in a chinese takeaway having mistaken it for a newsagent. I asked for twenty number 6 and to my horror got 500 prawn balls!

Brilliant

Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 4:11 pm

Major_Tom wrote: ↑Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:38 am ..look at this beauty:

I wonder if the 666 plate could put some potential buyers off?

Andrew

Quite the opposite I'd say.