Itâs cool as fuck though.
That is ICE cool
I always got the impression Ford designed all their cars* with full motorsport getup, then stripped it back to make the basic models, even the Fiesta looks ârightâ in RS trim and missing stuff without it.
*most of the current range excepted obviously since itâs not designed other than by committee
In what world is a full seventies race spec Capri a âhorror?â
This hearing aid beige, 1.3L (fifty five rampaging brake horsepower) is a horror;
That is a thing of greatness- especially with BASTOS randomly written on the side.
I have now corrected the grave error that was made.
Iâm loving that Capri - chin spoiler, subtly flared arches, serious amount of rubber and side pipes - whatâs not to like?
They say âhearing-aid beige 1.3Lâ - we say âdonor bodyshellâ
That one, as an immaculate example, should be kept as it is as a warning from history; a sort of wheeled two fingered salute to bores that go on about how much better things used to be, but yes, I generally agree.
Iâm always fascinated by the mental processes that delivered the notion âI want a sporty-looking coupe, but Iâd better not risk being exposed to Fun, so itâd better have the engine out of a ride-on lawnmower and shopping-trolley wheelsââŚ
Isnât it a weird side effect of the benefits in kind company car system? (I was >1 when that car was made so the finer points of the company car system of the period is not my specialist subject).
Never had a company car, so not a clue.
only for cunts
So how many pairs do you own?
none actually, the only glove i have is oven gloves and now a stainless steal mesh glove to protect me from sharp grater things.
10 days on and my finger is still in a mess
Catburglar, amirite?
What a gorgeous car!
The fact that I couldnât afford one, let alone the running costs is moot.