I’m 70 and still doing them for a living. You’ve just produced the review I’d have done/written - even down to mentioning Jaguars. Saved me the bother. Thank you. Enjoyed every minute of it.
Firstly, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I was totally engrossed in it. I only ever owned one Capri, it was a 1973 1600 GT which had a 3ltr gearbox. Sold it 40 years ago and still miss it today. I always preferred the mk1 body style, particularly the facelift. My current fun drive is a Smart Roadster Brabus, which I will probably sell if possible, so that I can buy a Capri again. The Capri might not be the best car ever made but, it was my favourite. I agreed with your dad about the Consul Capri, I really liked them also. Just subscribed to your channel.
They did keep making the 1300 in Facelift guise, it used the Kent engine and was only available in L trim, it had a bench rear seat as opposed to the bucket type. The GT 1600 Facelift was Pinto, 2.0 was V4 right through Mk1 Facelift production, the 2.0 Pinto not coming in till Capri 2 RS2600 pre facelift used closer set twin headlights than the facelift version to fit under the pre facelift 3.0 bonnet. Also all facelift cars had the power bulge bonnet and rear anti roll bars. Still remember sitting in my dad's brand new 1600XL facelift while it was in Polards ford showroom, after a small accident it was fitted with the GXL quad lights but then swapped for a nice 3000E, it was the 3.0 noise and acceleration that got me hooked and I went on to own Mk2 3.0 S and Ghia and a Mk1 3000GXL 👍
Completely agree with you, about a Capri looking much better, than any Mustang. We had the first Mk1's in South Africa ONLY. Of ALL Capris, I love the Mk1 Facelift, with the double headlights and larger taillights...
Hi great video, im thinking of buying a car that needs front cross member front valance and wings replacing as a 'novice' would you say that this is something that is relatively 'east to do' or something to avoid doing? cheers Darren
It's quite easy if you take your time, approach each section with caution and use the bonnet to line up. So I'd take maybe one wing off, line up with the bonnet and old valance, then fit the new wing to the bonnet edge and then remove the valance and crossmember, do the crossmember and fit the valance using the new wing and old wing to align then remove the remaining wing etc . Hope that makes sense!
@@YorkshireClassicCarsltd Hi Mate, yes it would however the last owner has already removed both front wings bumper headlights etc and valance, the bonnet is still in place so I could start with putting one new wing on, would you recommend Ex-Pressed Parts for panels 'im located in the North East or are there other good sources? What should I expect to pay for panels ? thanks again
I think it was Gordon Spice, who won constantly in Capri's!, who said, "they were amazing cars, very quick, and FOOL PROOF!"... Having owned 52 of them and one i have now fitted with a 5.7 V8....I trust Gordon Spice's words!
As Mk1 1973 Facelift owner with 2.8L engine I say this is dangerous car to drive, rear want to come to side. Shame that you can't fit wise tires inside stock arcs, and dont mention fucking fiberglass parts they are bullshit, you want to ligthten aluminum parts and carbonfiber bonnet and boot. Fiberglass cracks and is horrible to work, I would not use fiberglass anywhere else than rowboat.
Big engined Capri dangerous? They're one of the most predictable handling cars you'll drive, understeer followed by slow motion over steer that's easily caught, if you want dangerous try an e12 or e28 5 series with a big engine, they step out and are a pig to correct as the back end heads the other way very quickly.
@andicog I have Turbo V6 engine with upgraded suspension grip is of always if over 3500rpm and 1st, 2nd or 3th gear. Only Widow maker(Turbo Porsche) that I driven have been more difficult. BMW 740 V8 was great and good to drive and so was M3, but better.@@andicog
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I’m 70 and still doing them for a living. You’ve just produced the review I’d have done/written - even down to mentioning Jaguars. Saved me the bother. Thank you. Enjoyed every minute of it.
It looks fabulous! The end result will be astounding.
Firstly, I thoroughly enjoyed this video, I was totally engrossed in it. I only ever owned one Capri, it was a 1973 1600 GT which had a 3ltr gearbox. Sold it 40 years ago and still miss it today. I always preferred the mk1 body style, particularly the facelift. My current fun drive is a Smart Roadster Brabus, which I will probably sell if possible, so that I can buy a Capri again. The Capri might not be the best car ever made but, it was my favourite. I agreed with your dad about the Consul Capri, I really liked them also. Just subscribed to your channel.
They did keep making the 1300 in Facelift guise, it used the Kent engine and was only available in L trim, it had a bench rear seat as opposed to the bucket type. The GT 1600 Facelift was Pinto, 2.0 was V4 right through Mk1 Facelift production, the 2.0 Pinto not coming in till Capri 2
RS2600 pre facelift used closer set twin headlights than the facelift version to fit under the pre facelift 3.0 bonnet. Also all facelift cars had the power bulge bonnet and rear anti roll bars.
Still remember sitting in my dad's brand new 1600XL facelift while it was in Polards ford showroom, after a small accident it was fitted with the GXL quad lights but then swapped for a nice 3000E, it was the 3.0 noise and acceleration that got me hooked and I went on to own Mk2 3.0 S and Ghia and a Mk1 3000GXL 👍
Completely agree with you, about a Capri looking much better, than any Mustang.
We had the first Mk1's in South Africa ONLY. Of ALL Capris, I love the Mk1 Facelift, with the double headlights and larger taillights...
A friend at work way back in around 76 had a Mk1 1300 I remember him putting a long battery in it and I think it was 18 volts and off a tractor
I personally always preferred the look of the MK1 Capri’s with the boot
Me too, I also prefer the curvy rather than later boxy shape, but it was the swage line that always did it for me
Did you go to the mk1 meet at the great British car journey yesterday ? (Sat)
No, didn't know it was on!
Hi great video, im thinking of buying a car that needs front cross member front valance and wings replacing as a 'novice' would you say that this is something that is relatively 'east to do' or something to avoid doing? cheers Darren
It's quite easy if you take your time, approach each section with caution and use the bonnet to line up. So I'd take maybe one wing off, line up with the bonnet and old valance, then fit the new wing to the bonnet edge and then remove the valance and crossmember, do the crossmember and fit the valance using the new wing and old wing to align then remove the remaining wing etc .
Hope that makes sense!
@@YorkshireClassicCarsltd
Hi Mate, yes it would however the last owner has already removed both front wings bumper headlights etc and valance, the bonnet is still in place so I could start with putting one new wing on, would you recommend Ex-Pressed Parts for panels 'im located in the North East or are there other good sources? What should I expect to pay for panels ? thanks again
What colour are your wheels , also what's involved with fitting mk3 servo ??
Anthracite centres, mk3 servo fits the same ad a mk1, bolt in swap
I think it was John Fitzpatrick that said it was the worst handling race car he'd ever driven !!!
Probably, I was thinking Joachim Mass, but you are probably right! I will have to dig through my books and try and find the quote.
I think it was Gordon Spice, who won constantly in Capri's!, who said, "they were amazing cars, very quick, and FOOL PROOF!"... Having owned 52 of them and one i have now fitted with a 5.7 V8....I trust Gordon Spice's words!
As Mk1 1973 Facelift owner with 2.8L engine I say this is dangerous car to drive, rear want to come to side. Shame that you can't fit wise tires inside stock arcs, and dont mention fucking fiberglass parts they are bullshit, you want to ligthten aluminum parts and carbonfiber bonnet and boot. Fiberglass cracks and is horrible to work, I would not use fiberglass anywhere else than rowboat.
Can't work out if you are trying to be ironic or not, but hey thanks for the view 😂
500hp and 700nm.... V6 2.8 in my case@@YorkshireClassicCarsltd
Big engined Capri dangerous? They're one of the most predictable handling cars you'll drive, understeer followed by slow motion over steer that's easily caught, if you want dangerous try an e12 or e28 5 series with a big engine, they step out and are a pig to correct as the back end heads the other way very quickly.
@andicog I have Turbo V6 engine with upgraded suspension grip is of always if over 3500rpm and 1st, 2nd or 3th gear. Only Widow maker(Turbo Porsche) that I driven have been more difficult. BMW 740 V8 was great and good to drive and so was M3, but better.@@andicog