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
ataffordable levels. That status eroded over time, and the Capri sat in
the classic car doldrums for many years, its true worth unrecognized.
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.