New purchase 2.0 laser & new member.

[Brooksy]

Hi everyone, just joined after becoming the owner of a Strato Silver 2.0 laser last Friday. My last Capri was a 1984 2.0s, 5 speed which I sold back in 1996.
I'm so pleased at becoming a Capri owner again, after a 22 year hiatus. I purchased her in Warrington from a great chap (4th keeper) and drove home to Exeter last Friday afternoon. Driving back through rush hour M6/M5 traffic in a 31 year old car was a bit if a baptism of fire but she never missed a beat. She was registered on 14 October 1987 so I'm thinking it's quite a late registration? It appears pretty original and in good condition having never been welded. Mileage is 75k and I have the original bill of sale, service books and MOT's as well as the original torch key, which works! There are are a couple of things to sort like replacing suspension bushes, propshaft centre bush and a couple of small rust bubbles. However, driving her makes me smile and that is a feeling I've really missed. At some point I will get some better photos on. Loving being part of the Capri community again. Cheers. Nige

https://postimg.cc/gallery/3f34qoynk/

Thanks Andy from Exeter and hopefully the link works although the pics aren't the best.

[Andrew 2.8i]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
From what you've wrote, it sounds like you've bought a really nice original Capri, having all that documentation and history is a good indication that the car has been cherished by it's former owners.
It's good to hear that you are enjoying owning a Capri again, putting a smile on your face is a lot of what Capri ownership is about, in my opinion.

Andrew.

[Jasonmarie]

Hello welcome to this great site there’s loads of information on here , good old Exter we do have a member there who drives ( all can’t remember now cortina ? ) hope you can make some meets for nextyear .

[Brooksy]

Hi,
Welcome to the forum.
From what you've wrote, it sounds like you've bought a really nice original Capri, having all that documentation and history is a good indication that the car has been cherished by it's former owners.
It's good to hear that you are enjoying owning a Capri again, putting a smile on your face is a lot of what Capri ownership is about, in my opinion.

Andrew.

Thanks for your words Andrew.

Yes the car seems to have been well looked after by it's previous owners and that's what drew me to it.

Nige

[Brooksy]

Hello welcome to this great site there’s loads of information on here , good old Exter we do have a member there who drives ( all can’t remember now cortina ? ) hope you can make some meets for nextyear .

Hi and thanks for the welcome.

Would be great to go to some meets next year and make new acquaintances and see some other Capri's!

Now to try and load some photos!?

[Caprifan Rob]

Hi and welcome aboard. Plenty of knowledgable Capri guys on here. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your Laser. Hope you enjoy your new purchase & your planned repairs are straightforward

[andyd]

from another Exeter fan

This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ...

[Brooksy]

Hi and welcome aboard. Plenty of knowledgable Capri guys on here. Looking forward to seeing pictures of your Laser. Hope you enjoy your new purchase & your planned repairs are straightforward

Hi and thanks.

I'm already seeing the wealth of knowledge and expertise on here, which is amazing.

Don't seem to be able to upload any photos for some reason but as soon as I can, I will.

[andyd]

What I do on Post Image is;
1.Choose pic
2.Open
3.Go down to Hotlink for forums: and left click the icon on the right hand side (It will then say copied)
4.Go back to this forum, right click and paste it

[Brooksy]

:welcome: from another Exeter fan

This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ...

Hi Andy from Exeter and thanks for the info, will give it a go later!

Ps, nice Sierra 4x4!

[andyd]

:welcome: from another Exeter fan

This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ...

Hi Andy from Exeter and thanks for the info, will give it a go later!

Ps, nice Sierra 4x4!

Nige from Exeter

[Brooksy]

:welcome: from another Exeter fan

This assumes you have a pic on your computer (for example on your desktop) already - 1. Go to https://postimages.org/ (you do not have to be a member or login) 2. Click Choose Images 3. Browse to the pic you wish to use and double click ...

Hi Andy from Exeter and thanks for the info, will give it a go later!

Ps, nice Sierra 4x4!

Nige from Exeter

[Jasonmarie]

Just looked threw your pictures very clean and looks great , yes there’s a few shows on next year also there’s the Capri club international any parts your find Martin who always seems to have that part your looking for from Capri Gear and the great brothers I use as there on my doorstep Tickover .

[Brooksy]

Just looked threw your pictures very clean and looks great , yes there’s a few shows on next year also there’s the Capri club international any parts your find Martin who always seems to have that part your looking for from Capri Gear and the great brothers I use as there on my doorstep Tickover .

Cheers Jasonmarie.

There's a few things that could do with sorting or need attending to but on the whole she seems an original solid car that I'm thrilled to custodian of.

Will look into those that you mention, much appreciated.

[andyd]

Looks very nice Nigel

Plenty of local car shows to attend if you like that sort of thing

[Brooksy]

Looks very nice Nigel

Plenty of local car shows to attend if you like that sort of thing

Cheers Andy

We've always enjoyed going to Powderham, Killerton and the newer one at Darts Farm so we'll see.

Just managed to get the dash lights working and the exhaust sealed properly (new clamp).