The Ford Capri Laser Page

Somehow I can't imagine you'll be Capri less for long Mike... what you going to run in the short term..?

Des

andyd wrote: I hope whoever has, knows what they may have let themselves in for, as it's not a car you should restore on the cheap IMO.
Andy

No way you could do this one on the cheap Andy just depends what parts/panels the buyer has hidden away.... If you were starting from scratch .... Get ready.. £££££ Lol

Hi and welcome...

Car looks great, post as many pics inc interior as you like, we like pics and good luck with your list, I think you'll find it's never ending....

Cheers, Des

I used this company, they had a database of all the different manufacturers and shades, (IIRC it was Ford light grey?) - but they`ll even make up from a sample. It was certainly a perfect match, although I applied it with an air-brush to the steering wheel as I couldn`t get it on evenly with the sp...

Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Des,
Were you looking for the specific shade? I know the gearknob is grey, but I can't be more specific than that.

Andrew.

Hi Andrew

Yes the specific shade of grey is what I'm after.... Both gear knob ans steering wheel are grey in mine...

Anyone confirm the colour of dye or actual leather that' was originally used on the gear knob and steering wheel on my 84' 2.8i special please..

Des

Another one up for sale http://www.mathewsons.co.uk/vehicle-auction-catalogue/1987-ford-capri-280-brooklands . No shortage of these at the moment! Hi Neil Stating the obvious but Money talks as they say and to 18-30k is a very attractive proposition if you bought a few years ago, just hope the new ...

andyd wrote:Current bid £6050

Come on Andy you know it's worth every penny and more.....

Hi Des, Doesn't do them any good they need to be driven to some extent, could end up with some problems with his investments :sorry: cars if not careful. Just have what you can afford to drive and maintain properly IMO...... Andy Hi Andy Totally agree but in his case at least his brother and son ta...

I was speaking to a guy who bought a 280 very recently, it hadn't been advertised but the car had been renovated to a high level. He paid 26.5k and said he was happy to do so for an end of line low numbers car, he hadn't owned one previously but thought it was an ok drive, It's now locked away with ...

Hi Des, Looking forward to seeing some photos. :D It'll be interesting to see how your plans have changed. You're not fitting a stonking great V8 in there are you? :lol: Andrew. Hi Andrew No V8..lol... In reality we've gone back to standard with a few tweeks which sounds quite boring but after all ...

Hi Des, Any updates on the resto?? Hi Andy Lots going on re repairing small areas on the shell then prep and paint... Lots of early thoughts changed which has taken up some time but I will post some better updates with pics soon. It's a great process but challenging sometimes finalising plans... Th...

Andrew 2.8i wrote:
As you say, it would be interesting to see what it sells for. Judging by the photos and the description, it appears to be ready to go and needs nothing doing to it.

Andrew.

Hi Andrew

It certainly does read very well and it would seem plenty of people who want one, so it should do well..

Interesting to see where this ends up price wise if it all checks out. Personally I'd sell it via an auction house but hey ho..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1987-FORD-CAP ... Sw-kdXxqXA

Over a month now.........Any leads on finding it??? This has got to be one of the most circulated Capri thefts ever Andy and with 5k for any info on top I'd have thought something would be forthcoming by now... Got to feel gutted for the owner but feel sure he won't give up the search anytime soon,...

Hopefully its a decent show. Does look good from what I seen. As Andrew said I wonder if our beloved Capri will get a mention...after all it did create a bit of a stir in Blighty when it first rolled off the production line...and it still creates a stir even today :D Hi Nick Episode 3.... Mk1 Capri...

was wondering what they looked like Hi, I doubt that they all look like the one in the thread. It looks a bit low-tech and unnecessarily cumbersome to me. We'll all have to be like those people at the car shows who spend the entire event sat by their own cars. Andrew. Hi Andrew I agree this home ma...

Andrew 2.8i wrote:Hi Des,
Thanks for the heads up.
We should never underestimate the lengths some thieves will go to.

Andrew.

Hi Andrew

There are a number of posts arround regarding this issue which certainly seems to be on the rise unfortunately.

Des

Hi Nick

Looks spot on buddy... Nice teamwork...

Thanks Andrew, This was a photo I could not resist...Lacquer Red Heaven indeed Sir...but still a long way to go to compete with the Orange ST Chaps at Silverstone last year... https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5620/20205203616_3fbf322cd9_b.jpg 20150802_100836 by nicholas bowler , on Flickr Des, the Lac...