1983 Capri 2.0.S

[exkay]

Hi guys, just treated the other half to a car she`s allways wanted, a black 2.0.S Capri.
What i want to know is just what was the correct spec for the car when i was new, i.e what was the correct seats, wheels ect ect,pictures would help i guess, be great if anyone could help,
Thanks in advance guys

[mark beavan]

What year is it? 2.0S Capris had a production run of nearly 10 years and the spec varied quite a bit during that time.

[Spitfire2]

Is it one of the ones which have been on Ebay recently? A few nice ones.

I'm getting close to a Capri hunt too.

[Spitfire2]

Although there seem to be a few Lasers popping up with S graphics too.

[T66ORA]

In 1983 the 2 ltr S was in its twilight of production, so most of the original options from the late 70s/early 80s were standard equipment, or no longer available.(Recaro seats, Headlight wash.)

A 83 S, ran on 6x13" 4 spoke alloy wheels (RS2000/Fiesta SuperSport type),with 185/70 tyres, a 5 speed gearbox, Metal tilt/slide Sunroof, tinted glass.They still has the long "S" graphics done the side.
The seats would have been XR3 type with red stripes on Black cars,(silver on some other colours) but with big headrests, some times nicknamed "mickey mouse" because of the shape.
The only factory options available in 83 were rear seat belts and stereo up grades.
The S stayed in production until the summer of 84 when it was replaced by the "Laser" models, sales were very small, Ford fans could have a Fiesta XR2 or Escort XR3i for similar, or less money, punters who wanted a RWD coupe had a decent choice from outside of Ford, or chose a 2.8 Injection.

Get some pics up, and start a thread in the "readers cars" section for more coverage.

[exkay]

Its an 83 car, not from Ebay, just someone i knew that knew of it for sale.
I pick it up on Tues or Wed hopefully

[LanceRS]

Looking forward to seeing it.