I'm looking for more Crimson Cat info.

[2manycars]

I recently picked up an '83 Capri dealer brochure hoping it would have some info on the CC option. You guessed it, it didn't.

So, now I'm wondering if there is any Ford/Mercury printed literature listing the CC package at all. Anybody know of anything? I'm sure the car I picked up should probably be crushed (due to damage and rust), but I find myself very intrigued by what it is. Plus, with how rare it appears to be, it might be worth it in the long run to restore it.

TIA for any assistance.

[FoxChassis]

Check out Mike's (negusm's) site. He has lots of Ford and Mercury literature posted, including some Crimson Cat stuff.

http://ascmclarencoupe.com/Literature/

Here's one example:

http://ascmclarencoupe.com/Literature/DealerOnly/ProductFactBooks/83_MercuryProductFactsBook_09.jpg

[83rsturbo]

Look at the buck tag on the radiator support should say cat on it if its a cc also list every thing on the tag so it can be decoded

[2manycars]

Look at the buck tag on the radiator support should say cat on it if its a cc also list every thing on the tag so it can be decoded

Buck tag info;

CAPRI = model line
614710 = 14,710th '83 Capri serialized at DAP
61D = hatchback
F = 5.0L V8 engine, 4V, 175 HP
010_
277 = Bright Red exterior
DF
ST
AC = air conditioning
06
RA = lower bodyside protection
HB = rear defrost
S = cruise control
CAT = Crimson Cat
PW = power windows
MBW = T-5 transmission
02 = no hood scoop
ELECTRIC
-A = black interior
NLR

ROAD ABRASION = lower bodyside protection

[negusm]

Look at the buck tag on the radiator support should say cat on it if its a cc also list every thing on the tag so it can be decoded

Just a little nit pick. If it say CAT and it has the red exterior code. If it has the black exterior code it would be a Black Magic. They had both in 1983.

-Mike