Not posted in years so here’s where I’m at

[Powertune]

My 1600E which I restored from a shell and which Jeremy Clarkson used in the final episode of the Grand Tour

It was also used on The One Show



Classic Ford did a feature on it

Then there’s my 3.0 Capri Ghia which I bought in 1988 then sold it in 1990 as it couldn’t seem to pass a petrol station without wanting me to spend money on it, then back in 2016 after putting out a few shouts as I knew it still existed it materialised in Ireland in a very poor state, so struck a deal, brought it back and carried out a ground up restoration.

Then because I’m storing it at home and don’t have a garage I built one to the exact dimensions of the Capri as those Clarke pop up things are look hideous being far too high, [url]

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Then there’s my baby

[The Mad Monk]

Are you one of the people we can see in the second photo?

Is that your arm with the camera?

Are you the female?

[Taita]

I like that self built garage thing!

[23.7]

The Mad Monk said:

Are you one of the people we can see in the second photo?

Is that your arm with the camera?

Are you the female?

Looks like Carrie Grant.


Lovely cars, I can see, feel and smell them.

Edited by 23.7 on Friday 29th October 08:31

[Powertune]

It was, along with ‘Gaz Top’ remember him?

[67Dino]

This is what happens if you don’t get a problem treated. In the early days, you may have been able to recover from loving old Fords. But I can see this has simply got worse over the years, and you’re now in a state where you’re buying back ones you’ve sold and making special garages for them.

It’s a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks they can get away with trying it. I’ve certainly been tempted myself but thankfully managed not to. Kids - don’t do it or you could end up like Powertune.

(Joking, of course - lovely collection)

Edited by 67Dino on Friday 29th October 08:23

[marky911]

Great collection, they’re all great.

The Capri and Cosworth are joint top for me being an 80’s/90’s kid.
I owned a Sapphire Cosworth but in magenta and 2wd. Totally iconic cars.

Anyway, well done.

[Mr Tidy]

Brilliant thread - thanks.

My first car was a 9 year old clapped out basic 1500cc MK2 Cortina, but it had a 1600E wooden dash!

In 1981 I bought a 1978 MK2 Granada 2.8 Ghia that I replaced with a MK2 Escort RS2000. Then a 2 year old 2.8 Injection Capri that I had to sell for a house deposit.

So a few years later I bought another Capri 2.8i that seems to be living on in Scotland.




I replaced that in 1990 with a 1985 2.8i Scorpio, mainly because insurance for anything lairy became stupidly expensive!

But quick Fords were fun back when they were affordable.

[fttm]

Great collection , had everyone of these cars myself and brings back good memories to see someone else enjoying them too .

[Pit Pony]

67Dino said:

This is what happens if you don’t get a problem treated. In the early days, you may have been able to recover from loving old Fords. But I can see this has simply got worse over the years, and you’re now in a state where you’re buying back ones you’ve sold and making special garages for them.

It’s a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks they can get away with trying it. I’ve certainly been tempted myself but thankfully managed not to. Kids - don’t do it or you could end up like Powertune.

(Joking, of course - lovely collection)

Edited by 67Dino on Friday 29th October 08:23

I'm not saying I've never owned a Ford, but my dad has never owned a car that wasn't a Ford since he sold his 1959 mini in 1961, which Is why I try to avoid them.
Actually I avoid them because I could have bought a 3 door Cosworth in 2006 for £10k but didn't. And don't like to think about the bathroom that I bought instead.
Nice collection by the way.

[andymc]

is the Cossie yours?

[MustangGT]

I've only owned 4 Fords in total:

1977 Capri 3.0S Mk2
1984 Capri 2.8i
1985 Capri 2.8i
2016 Mustang 5.0GT

Loved all of them.