My Capri

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:32 pm

Hi
Been in the garage for last couple of days cleaning one of my cars and Just thought I would post a couple of pictures of my Capri if anyone is interested?I brought it new in 1985, the car is all original, never been washed and never been out in the rain...I have always kept it in a dehumidified and heated garage.... I used to show it years ago but found it all got silly so stopped and just keep it for my pleasure and local runs to the garden center etc. current mileage is 6401 miles from new.
This car has given me so much pleasure over the last 34 years and even now I will wander into the garage with a glass of wine and sit there looking at my cars.
Finally I wish you a merry Christmas

Post by **Jasonmarie** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:32 am

First welcome to the site and what a great story you have there , and a stunning Capri . Yes I always look at the Capri as a piece of art .

mgentry90 · Post by **mgentry90** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 10:48 am

For 34 years without ever being washed it looks amazing so congrats for that, everyone who parks their car outside and has to wash bird doo doo off every week is in envy of you sir!

andyd · Post by **andyd** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 1:30 pm

Lovely car which is basically still new and looks like it's on original tyres.

Glad you still drive it occasionally

pbar · Post by **pbar** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 2:49 pm

Pda.autos wrote: ↑Mon Dec 16, 2019 10:32 pm the car is all original, never been washed

I'm interested to know, what do you do to clean it then? Have you had a regime over the past 34 years? Just curious!

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:16 pm

Hi
Thanks for the nice replies
As for the cleaning of the car due to the conditions it’s kept in I have only ever wiped it over with a damp microfiber cloth before polishing the car,
The car is still on its original tyres and brakes.
I did fit a s/s exhaust made to the exact spec of the ford
One 33 years ago at a cost of £1050 it was made by PJ Langford who supplied Aston Martin.

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:19 pm

By the way
It still drives superbly.i keep the oil changed regardless of time and obviously mileage

pbar · Post by **pbar** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:26 pm

Thank you for the info. Which polish do you favour? Sorry for the questions, just genuinely interested.

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:58 pm

I tend to use a mixture of polishes
Autoglm silicon/extra gloss, meguires or poorboys
I find to give a lovely depth to the paint, I also only use the polishing clothes once then downgrade them to my daily cars so as not to scratch the paint.

andyd · Post by **andyd** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:07 pm

Pda.autos wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 3:58 pm I tend to use a mixture of polishes
Autoglm silicon/extra gloss, meguires or poorboys
I find to give a lovely depth to the paint, I also only use the polishing clothes once then downgrade them to my daily cars so as not to scratch the paint.

It's so much easier if a car doesn't get wet or suffer mud splashes etc.

Not washed mine in a year due to driving mostly on dry roads only.

Damp drying towel to remove any small dirt splashes then detail spray if required or just use a good microfibre to remove any dust

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:10 pm

Pbar always happy to answer questions and chat about cars
Thanks for the interest, only decided to post as no one normally gets to see the car and thought it was a shame
Regards

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:15 pm

You’re so right about the cleaning and as mine never goes out if rain is coming or even roads are damp it never seems to get dusty. Most exposure to bits comes when getting one of my other cars out of the garage, could cover them but I like to see them when walking into the garage

Post by **Andrew 2.8i** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:18 pm

Welcome to the forum.

What an incredibly stunning Capri you have!
I love your garage too!

Andrew.

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:23 pm

Thank you Andrew
Very kind of you

andyd · Post by **andyd** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:27 pm

Black and red Capris do look great, but as you are aware can be hard work to keep on top of.

I've had both and it took me a while to decide to go for the red this time, but on a good day it looks great and worth the extra bit of cleaning at times.

As Andrew says great garage too. I wish.

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:40 pm

Thought I would load a couple of the engine bay,
When I brought this one I nearly went for the Rosso red
Both lovely colors

andyd · Post by **andyd** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:47 pm

Pda.autos wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:40 pm Thought I would load a couple of the engine bay,
When I brought this one I nearly went for the Rosso red
Both lovely colors

Wow!! The car must be almost concours.

You've done it proud over 34 years

Pda.autos · Post by **Pda.autos** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:52 pm

It did win ford fair years ago and some cci shows
Then it got silly so I stopped showing it

Post by **Andrew 2.8i** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:53 pm

Wow, I love the engine bay, that is pristine!

andyd wrote: ↑Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:27 pm As Andrew says great garage too. I wish.

If my garage was like that I'd move my bed in there!

Andrew.

tazla · Post by **tazla** » Tue Dec 17, 2019 4:57 pm

Hi your car is absolutely stunning ,i was just going to say any chance of engine bay pics until i scrolled down .

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