FORD CAPRI: All Models (Except RS) 1969 to 1987

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. Chapters include Relative Values - which model for you?, Fifteen Minute Evaluation - walk away or stay?, Do You Really Want to Restore? - It'll take longer and cost more than you think. Colour photos including examples of Mk3 280 Brooklands, last of the line and the most expensive, and Mk1 3-litres, fine cars with great period charm. 197 x 142mm. 64 page paperback.