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Two mentions that I heard, although it could have been more, for the Capri on The Big Show today. I think the subject was listeners' favourite cars that they have owned.

One from a current owner called Rachel who owns a 1986 2.8 Special, and there was somebody called Aaron who used to own a 2.0 Laser.
Does anybody on here know Rachel?

I thought Jason would have called in about the Pinto, what with it being the best engine in the world! :D

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I heard the Laser mentioned too, I was working on the Laser at the time!
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pbar wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 4:42 pm I heard the Laser mentioned too, I was working on the Laser at the time!
It's surprising how often the Capri gets mentioned on the TV and radio.
Bobbie Pryor told Steve that she currently owns a Consul Capri and has also owned them in the past.

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Yes you're dead right, they're mentioned frequently, very popular and well remembered car. Ford struck gold with their mindset of the car, and that hasn't really faded.
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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:58 pm

and there was somebody called Aaron who used to own a 2.0 Laser.
Would you have laughed if he said 2.8 Laser :lol:

On GB News this morning, Eammon Holmes talking about the update to the highway code which lead him onto first cars, and he mentioned Starsky and Hutch, the Capri in The Professionals and Granada in the Sweeney :cool:
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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:58 pm Two mentions that I heard, although it could have been more, for the Capri on The Big Show today. I think the subject was listeners' favourite cars that they have owned.

One from a current owner called Rachel who owns a 1986 2.8 Special, and there was somebody called Aaron who used to own a 2.0 Laser.
Does anybody on here know Rachel?

I thought Jason would have called in about the Pinto, what with it being the best engine in the world! :D

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Jasonmarie wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 11:39 am
Andrew 2.8i wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:58 pm I think this is Rachel :lol: :lol:
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:lol: As I remember it, she had a Ghia though...

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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 1:52 pm
:lol: As I remember it, she had a Ghia though...
Delboy had loads of "gear" too.... :lol:
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Fordoholic Nick wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 2:27 pm Delboy had loads of "gear" too.... :lol:
He had some Trevor Francis tracksuits from a mush in Shepherds Bush.... :D

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andyd wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:17 am
On GB News this morning, Eammon Holmes talking about the update to the highway code which lead him onto first cars, and he mentioned Starsky and Hutch, the Capri in The Professionals and Granada in the Sweeney :cool:

Brilliant! Tremendous cars and three tremendous series.
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pbar wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:25 pm
andyd wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 7:17 am
On GB News this morning, Eammon Holmes talking about the update to the highway code which lead him onto first cars, and he mentioned Starsky and Hutch, the Capri in The Professionals and Granada in the Sweeney :cool:

Brilliant! Tremendous cars and three tremendous series.
I remember watching S&H Friday evenings I think probably 8 or 9.00.

I can recall some Professionals and Sweeney but not that much.

What have we got on now that even comes close :?
Admittedly Life on Mars, and Ashes to Ashes were good, but can't see those being aired much more. I even watch Heartbeat now and again for the cars and to hear some decent music :cool: Oh and currently the nurse in it is quite nice :whistle:
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andyd wrote: Fri Jan 28, 2022 4:40 pm

What have we got on now that even comes close :?
Admittedly Life on Mars, and Ashes to Ashes were good, but can't see those being aired much more.
Scrolling through the channels this morning I was delighted to see Ashes to Ashes on the Drama channel. Great way to start the day watching Gene Hunt abusing some low life :cool:

Further looking on the same channel, I saw Life on Mars is on in the early hours of the morning! At least if I can't sleep I know something good on.
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Andrew 2.8i wrote: Thu Jan 27, 2022 3:58 pm Two mentions that I heard, although it could have been more, for the Capri on The Big Show today. I think the subject was listeners' favourite cars that they have owned.

One from a current owner called Rachel who owns a 1986 2.8 Special, and there was somebody called Aaron who used to own a 2.0 Laser.
Does anybody on here know Rachel?

I thought Jason would have called in about the Pinto, what with it being the best engine in the world! :D

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There was a Rachel on here at one time but I’m talking 20 years ago!
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mjcapri wrote: Fri Feb 04, 2022 8:31 am There was a Rachel on here at one time but I’m talking 20 years ago!
That's it, it must be her !! :D

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