The Capri L - Page 2

SCP440 · 6th March 2021, 14:12

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Originally Posted by Dallas

What amazes me about these old 70's and 80's cars is the price they now fetch, you couldn't give them away at one point, but now stick three zeros after a number 6 or above, and bobs your uncle.

I sold my old Capri's back in the 90's for £100 to £300.

Yes exactly, some stuff is crazy money including the junk of the era. Even Allegros, Marinas and Cortinas. Who ever thought an Allegro would be worth £5k plus? I can remember only a couple of years ago minters were fetching £300 or £400, I wish I had bought a couple back then.

I am lucky I picked up my Interceptor 21 years ago but if I was going to buy it now I would have to find 8 times what I paid for it back then.

Kerthan23 · 6th March 2021, 20:22

Wow loving the new addition

, nice and standard, lovely colour and not messed with, just a nice set of alloys.....

Dallas · 7th March 2021, 14:03

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Originally Posted by Kerthan23

Wow loving the new addition

, nice and standard, lovely colour and not messed with, just a nice set of alloys.....

Cheers Allan, she even has the original factory fit Capri LW/MW radio, quite rare now as most have been binned in favour of a aftermarket stereo's. I have an old 1986 Matsui radio cassette player in my laser, have a couple of the 80's Audioline and PYE brand units with the graphic equalisers, no CD, SD card Bluetooth units to be seen.

She even has the heavy duty 4 speed box just as my old 1982 LS did back in the day, my 86 laser has the 5 speed box, it will be interesting to determine which box feels better.

It's just so nice to get back to old school motoring, back to basics and none of this modern rubbish.

clf · 7th March 2021, 23:29

My mother married a guy who had a (signal?) red mk3 1.3L. Not even.a headrest, brown check.seats, stereo had to be fitted as it was an unlocked option, no rear wiper but did have a heated window. Totally solid, ziebarted from.new.

Jwn89x

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roverbarmy · 9th March 2021, 08:03

I always wanted a Capri.......... until I drove one! The car salesman couldn't believe it when I said "Sorry mate. I'll stick with my Granada thanks"! Enjoy the nostalgia.

COLVERT · 12th March 2021, 16:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dallas

What amazes me about these old 70's and 80's cars is the price they now fetch, you couldn't give them away at one point, but now stick three zeros after a number 6 or above, and bobs your uncle.

I sold my old Capri's back in the 90's for £100 to £300.

I sold my E-Type Jag for £400.00

CLL 449B. It's still alive over 50 years after I sold it.--

--( The car now being 59 years old !!! )

torque2me · 16th March 2021, 15:33

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Originally Posted by COLVERT

I sold my E-Type Jag for £400.00

CLL 449B. It's still alive over 50 years after I sold it.--

--( The car now being 59 years old !!! )

Yeah, I was offered a 4.2 FHC on a 'M' plate (1973) in 1978 (ish) for £1,850. However, at that point in time I did not believe I would be able to fill the fuel tanks so declined the offer

Your "previous owned" 59 year old jag may not be anywhere near original now. Even new tubs are available never mind brake and suspension upgrades. When a car is going for big money it obviously allows a renovator more leeway to make a good job of it!

Kev

torque2me · 16th March 2021, 15:38

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Originally Posted by roverbarmy

I always wanted a Capri.......... until I drove one! The car salesman couldn't believe it when I said "Sorry mate. I'll stick with my Granada thanks"! Enjoy the nostalgia.

The rear suspension was tensioned spring but the fronts were McPherson. The gearbox was a silky beaut and steering had good feel and response (at least the Friday/Monday throw together I had). Handling was par for 1970!

Kev

SCP440 · 16th March 2021, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by COLVERT

I sold my E-Type Jag for £400.00

CLL 449B. It's still alive over 50 years after I sold it.--

--( The car now being 59 years old !!! )

My Father played Golf with the manager of the local Jaguar dealer in the 70's. He was telling my Father he had a new car he could not get rid of and was he interested in it? It was one of the last E types in dark green and he offered it to my father at 30% off. My father declined as he believed Green cars were unlucky.

Dallas · 18th March 2021, 21:11

So it seems I've bought a lemon, a very expensive one at that.

Had the L for two weeks now and its currently sat on drive with rear wheels locked up, first thoughts were handbrake mechanism, but it moves freely. Second thoughts rear cylinders, but they are moving the shoes in and out, so not quite sure.

Jack car up and wheels move freely, O/S wheel is stiff on a full rotation, seems drum may be not true and shoes are rubbing on a full turn. Drums look ok though, no real wear, but car is struggling to pull away as wheels are definitely locking up.

I have spent the last two days searching for 8" (203mm) rear drums, there isn't none anywhere, all out of stock and no one can get any.

Plus, I'm sure I can hear the servo constantly hissing.

So it seems the previous owner has told me a few fibs...

6th March 2021, 20:22	#12
Kerthan23 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie diesel, 1982 xr3 & 1974 gt Capri Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Kingdom o Fife.... Posts: 146 Thanks: 51 Thanked 53 Times in 42 Posts	Capri Wow loving the new addition , nice and standard, lovely colour and not messed with, just a nice set of alloys..... __________________ Rover mg mad

7th March 2021, 23:29	#14
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	My mother married a guy who had a (signal?) red mk3 1.3L. Not even.a headrest, brown check.seats, stereo had to be fitted as it was an unlocked option, no rear wiper but did have a heated window. Totally solid, ziebarted from.new. Jwn89x Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!

9th March 2021, 08:03	#15
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,048 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I always wanted a Capri.......... until I drove one! The car salesman couldn't believe it when I said "Sorry mate. I'll stick with my Granada thanks"! Enjoy the nostalgia. __________________ Oil in my veins!

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18th March 2021, 21:11	#20
Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	So it seems I've bought a lemon, a very expensive one at that. Had the L for two weeks now and its currently sat on drive with rear wheels locked up, first thoughts were handbrake mechanism, but it moves freely. Second thoughts rear cylinders, but they are moving the shoes in and out, so not quite sure. Jack car up and wheels move freely, O/S wheel is stiff on a full rotation, seems drum may be not true and shoes are rubbing on a full turn. Drums look ok though, no real wear, but car is struggling to pull away as wheels are definitely locking up. I have spent the last two days searching for 8" (203mm) rear drums, there isn't none anywhere, all out of stock and no one can get any. Plus, I'm sure I can hear the servo constantly hissing. So it seems the previous owner has told me a few fibs...