RE: Ford Capri Perana: You Know You Want To
Discussion
They go well, but do bend! this Aussie entry one hit a tree going very fast sideways (!) The driver's helmet split & the roll cage snapped.(London to Sydney 2004) this photo was after some considerable "reshaping" to an approximation of the right shape! They retired because of the roll cage damage not being repairable to an acceptable standard I seem to remember. It was nicknamed the Banana the sill went in as much as the door.
Pat H said:
Don't think I've ever owned a car with such inadequate brakes.
Tried anti dive coil springs and grooved discs, but the brakes were still lamentable.
But it was a hoot to drive and sounded great.
I sold it about six years ago. 40,000 miles, never painted, never welded. It was immaculate and I let it go for £6000. Dammit.
Wow, that looks immaculate!!
Tried anti dive coil springs and grooved discs, but the brakes were still lamentable.
But it was a hoot to drive and sounded great.
I sold it about six years ago. 40,000 miles, never painted, never welded. It was immaculate and I let it go for £6000. Dammit.
Wow, that looks immaculate!!
kiseca said:
Mmm the GTV6 3.0
Also don't forget the Kadett Superboss recently featured on PH.
My Dad had a GTV6 3.0. in light blue. Lovely thing. I was about 16 at the time. Also don't forget the Kadett Superboss recently featured on PH.
Later on, I had a few wealthy mates who had Kadett Superbosses and 325iS EVO's who were part of the racing quarter mile racing scene. My lowly Toyota Corolla 1.6 was the Support car carrying the picnic lunches!
Coolbanana said:
My Dad had a GTV6 3.0. in light blue. Lovely thing. I was about 16 at the time.
Later on, I had a few wealthy mates who had Kadett Superbosses and 325iS EVO's who were part of the racing quarter mile racing scene. My lowly Toyota Corolla 1.6 was the Support car carrying the picnic lunches!
Later on, I had a few wealthy mates who had Kadett Superbosses and 325iS EVO's who were part of the racing quarter mile racing scene. My lowly Toyota Corolla 1.6 was the Support car carrying the picnic lunches!
There was a red 3.0 for sale up the road from me. It was a new shell filled with mechanicals and interior from a write off. R35000 if I recall. It looked in top condition. I took it for a drive but the engine wasn't particularly strong - probably just carbs needed balancing but the car was also happier turning right than left, so I walked away from it.
I had a 2.0 at the time so was good friends with the local Alfa mechanic. They used to do a 2.8 conversion by putting 3.0 pistons and liners in a 2.5 block I think. They used to go really well. Very sweet revving motor and it just felt strong through the whole power band. The turbo conversions were something else... when they weren't blowing up.
But the 3.0, it's all about the look for me. The best looking Alfetta GTV ever made IMO.
kiseca said:
Coolbanana said:
My Dad had a GTV6 3.0. in light blue. Lovely thing. I was about 16 at the time.
Later on, I had a few wealthy mates who had Kadett Superbosses and 325iS EVO's who were part of the racing quarter mile racing scene. My lowly Toyota Corolla 1.6 was the Support car carrying the picnic lunches!
Later on, I had a few wealthy mates who had Kadett Superbosses and 325iS EVO's who were part of the racing quarter mile racing scene. My lowly Toyota Corolla 1.6 was the Support car carrying the picnic lunches!
There was a red 3.0 for sale up the road from me. It was a new shell filled with mechanicals and interior from a write off. R35000 if I recall. It looked in top condition. I took it for a drive but the engine wasn't particularly strong - probably just carbs needed balancing but the car was also happier turning right than left, so I walked away from it.
I had a 2.0 at the time so was good friends with the local Alfa mechanic. They used to do a 2.8 conversion by putting 3.0 pistons and liners in a 2.5 block I think. They used to go really well. Very sweet revving motor and it just felt strong through the whole power band. The turbo conversions were something else... when they weren't blowing up.
But the 3.0, it's all about the look for me. The best looking Alfetta GTV ever made IMO.
. . .,
Pat H said:
OllieC said:
Pat H said:
I once had a 2.8 Capri.
The brakes and handling struggled with what, maybe 150bhp?
Still, it looks fab and will sound great.
isn't that part of the fun The brakes and handling struggled with what, maybe 150bhp?
Still, it looks fab and will sound great.
Agree with you regarding the brakes though !
Tried anti dive coil springs and grooved discs, but the brakes were still lamentable.
But it was a hoot to drive and sounded great.
I sold it about six years ago. 40,000 miles, never painted, never welded. It was immaculate and I let it go for £6000. Dammit.
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