FORD CAPRI. ALL MODELS (EXCEPT RS) 1969-1987. THE ESSENTIAL BUYER’S GUIDE

Introduction & thanks – the purpose of this book

1 Is it the right car for you? – marriage guidance
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Capri – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you?
5 Before you view – be well informed
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help
7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 60 minutes for years of enjoyment
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential!
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart!
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think
14 Paint problems – a bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, Capris need exercise
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the Capri world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips
Index

Features

• Unique, no other buyer's guide on the market
• Full colour illustrations of major weak points
• Easy to follow, jargon-free text
• Filled with essential tips to avoid buying a dud
• Includes a quick check guide as well as a full inspection plan
• Handy size to take with you when looking at a car
• Examines the reality of living with a Capri and the viability of restoration
• Includes useful contacts for Capri clubs and parts suppliers
• Author has driven and worked on Capris for many years
Description

Stop! Don’t buy a Capri without buying this book first!
Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Mark Paxton’s years of real ownership experience; learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!
Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Capri community, right through to whether your Capri will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle? This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Capri of your dreams.
Synopsis

When launched, the Ford Capri was revolutionary. It was a car that set the European market alight, allowing even a buyer on a modest budget an intoxicating whiff of the exotic whilst keeping running costs at affordable levels. That status eroded over time, and the Capri sat in the classic car doldrums for many years, its true worth unrecognised. That situation has thankfully changed, and Capri values are rising rapidly, so care has to be taken to make sure you end up with the best one possible for your money. This guide takes the potential purchaser through a short initial examination to weed out the obviously defective followed by a more comprehensive step by step look at the body and mechanical parts, where the clear, jargon-free text accompanied by over 100 photographs sheds light on even the darkest corners of the Capri’s construction. A unique points marking system ensures that nothing is overlooked, and an accurate final picture of the car’s condition can be viewed in relation to the asking price.