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I don't know.
The DVLA have the engine capacity recorded as 1600cc, but not all owners notify the DVLA of engine swaps.
I'm sure there was a feature on this car in the CCI mag a while back. I'll see if I can dig it out.
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Cheers! It’s grand either way
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Thanks for uploading the pics Andrew, sure is some sexy cars thereMr B wrote: ↑Thu Jul 14, 2022 7:40 pmJesus! If this beauty only got third place what the fuck did the 1st place car look like?Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Fri Jul 01, 2022 8:29 am Congrats to Dan who scored a well deserved third place in the Mark 3 concours competition at the CCI Nationals with his stunning 2.0 S.
Ford Capri 2.0 S SNP939Y by Andrew 2.8i, on Flickr
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My pleasure Wayne, and you're not kidding about the sexy cars!
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Just out of interest, were there any cars there that didn't win something?
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What trophies did you get then Andrew??
A wise man once said... "you can never have too many capris - buy another"
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They are worried some cars may feel left out so have ensured all cars win something in the name of inclusivity.
Other catagories include:
Most Round Tyres
Least Dirt
Most Dirt
Mediumest Dirt
Nicest Mileage
Fourest Cylinders
Sixest Cylinders
Sparkiest Sparkplugs
Broomiest Engine
Turniest Wheels
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In my experience, Capri's of this 'attitude' get the most attention at the shows/rallies by far, I think that people find banality at seeing one perfect (and often seldom driven and/or trailered) car after another. Whereas that one is fun and exciting.
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Looks great, I think I'll try and get that, Have you read Stephen King's Christine, he has such a unique way of describing things which makes his books very long but without being dull. I'd recommend it, good book, much better than the film.
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Tom, have you seen Terror On The Beach. It's another TV movie from the same time period again starring Dennis Weaver. And he plays a very similar role as in Duel. You would enjoy it.
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I think that's because they tell a story with their scabs and mismatching bits. And it's a good story - it's still running and giving joy, rain or shine, rust or prang, too loved to scrap or sell.
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Completely agree yes, also it's something a bit different, interesting, vibrant, eye catching and just good fun. All very positive things.
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I have indeed, great book. He’s pretty much the best living story teller, in my book.
I’m a writer, and opened for Stephen King at a writing festival last year. Absolute dream!
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Wickedbad wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 3:52 pmI have indeed, great book. He’s pretty much the best living story teller, in my book.
I’m a writer, and opened for Stephen King at a writing festival last year. Absolute dream!
Great stuff! Christine is a really exellent book, such a good read, captivating.
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I understand that it's a rhetorical question, but I'll bite anyway.
There were 100 or so cars there, 34 won trophies.
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Dirtiest MR2 !
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I agree, a lot of people like to see cars with character.
I prefer to see immaculate cars, each to their own.
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Humans are at their best in a group of people with different skills and opinions. If we all thought the same, we'd probably have died out long ago.Andrew 2.8i wrote: ↑Mon Jul 18, 2022 4:29 pmI agree, a lot of people like to see cars with character.
I prefer to see immaculate cars, each to their own.
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