Mercury Capri's still on the Road? (Poll)

[edman1000]

Ok, I'm in. '85 RS 5.0 5spd. Owned it for over 20yrs. Still a work in progress but getting there....

[edman1000]

So far, I have 48 VINs in the database with a 5.0L engine and a known transmission*...

	T-5	AOD
Capri GS	2	2
Capri 5.0L/RS	37	7

*Not including ascMcLaren/GPIV

reminds me now... I gotta get you my info to put in that database.... '85 RS

[edman1000]

fascat- Thats amazing to me that you ended up meeting with him and got the hood that was originally on my car. He never mentioned having the original hood...and I really don't remember asking him whatever happened to it!! At the moment, I was too excited knowing I was buying a Capri that I got to drive 6-7 hours home back to Ohio!!! LOL

Very nice car! ....why don't you send me that cowl hood so I can put the vents in it for you !!

[Capri-Magic]

Here is my 79 turbo RS, boosting, And on the road. 10 PSI is nothing to write home about but hey.. its on the road!!

[mustangxtreme]

Thanks Dave, I did pass through your 'neck of the woods' back in late May, but alas, didn't really have any spare time to look you up!

Next time you're in town, drop me a line if time allows..

[fascat]

fascat- Thats amazing to me that you ended up meeting with him and got the hood that was originally on my car. He never mentioned having the original hood...and I really don't remember asking him whatever happened to it!! At the moment, I was too excited knowing I was buying a Capri that I got to drive 6-7 hours home back to Ohio!!! LOL

I find it amazing as well. Would have been really easy to scrap the hood since he no longer had the car. I just got it last year so he had it for awhile. It was in really good shape when I got it since it hadn't been on a car for so long. It was being stored in the furniture store.

Easy to see why you would be so excited to drive that 6-7 hours home. It is beautiful.

[NAVYCAT]

wow my old girl is looking so good! miss her but im happy she is out there eating kangaroo's lol

[silverfive0]

fascat- Just last year?!?! Now that shocks me more than the fact that you ended up with it!!!! Wow......thats too funny.

Edman1000- Nah, I'm good without the hood vents in my cowl!! LOL Thanks for the offer though!!!

[fredzilla]

I purchased mine in 86 and have had it on the road since. I wonder how much I have spent in just insurance, registration and excise taxes of the years ?

[edman1000]

Man I Love turbines! One of my favorite wheels! wish they had a 17" or an 18"

[Bryan Knebworth]

So we know at least 65 Fox Capris are still around. I wonder how many more are in the FEP registry...

[FoxChassis]

I have in the database....

52 - 1979 Capris
34 - 1980 Capris
34 - 1981 Capris
80 - 1982 Capris
104 - 1983 Capris
95 - 1984 Capris
412 - 1985 Capris (349 are ascMcLaren)
192 - 1986 Capris (103 are ascMcLaren)
1003 - total

If anyone here (not just in this thread or this forum, but anywhere on FEP) was kind enough to post their VIN/door tag/buck tag etc then they're in there, but I can't enter what I don't know... (hint, hint. ) The rest were captured from other forums, ebay, salvage auctions, etc.

[Travis T]

I parted an 83 that was just too far gone, blue on blue four cylinder automatic car. I don't have the VIN, but I think SVOKip may still have the door I sold him haha!

[Bryan Knebworth]

Ha! While doing some last minute Christmas shopping today, what do I see in the mall parking lot? An '86 Capri! It was a 1E car, Maroon interior with Tilt whl, PW, 5.0L/5speed, and Air. It has to be a good 20 years since I've seen a Fox Capri out during a typical weekday[That would be cool if it belonged to somebody here on FEP]. Judging by condition, it was either still with its original owner, or maybe owner #2. It appeared slightly worn from age, but all-stock. I really liked it!

[capri79]

I know this is a older thread but here is my work in progress, 79 capri rs originally a rs turbo now efi swaped 5.0. Just got the new rims and tires last week

[EJSVO]

Looks like you are making good progress !

Good looking Wheel / Tire Combo

What Size Wheel and Type of Tire ?

[dtmilsap]

Add one more 86 5.0 T-Top w/T-5

[scott86capri]

I just picked up another Eurocoupe last week to add to my ASC built Eurocoupe and full production car 046. This car was built at Northtowne Lincoln Mercury and was originally black and orange. That is a bullet hole in the drivers door it has not had a good life but isn't ready to be put out to pasture yet.

[scott86capri]

Here are some updated pictures of the white Eurocoupe now completely restored

[conmech]

Slight thread revival.

Alot of nice looking cats.

[Raven_Ghostwolf]

OK I'm a little late to this party but here is mine Most current GOOD picture.



I believe I have posted a picture of the buck tag on here back when I first got the car but just in case.



And a link to this car my web page where I have information about all the Mustangs and Capris I have owned over the years amongst other stuff.

My 1983 Capri RS

[Comet72]

79 here, 40K original miles, second hand and a complete bone stock car. 170ci V6 - auto. Imported new in Switzerland.



It was dyding under the trees since 10+ years when I bought it with my very first income at age 17, two miles far from home. Sold it in 2010, tracked it down and bought it back last summer. Went back on the road for the first time last week after a lot of TLC and this thing runs like a champ. Just needs floor pans, new coolant and the factory hubcaps back on once restored.

[Raven_Ghostwolf]

79 here, 40K original miles, second hand and a complete bone stock car. 170ci V6 - auto. Imported new in Switzerland.

Comet72 what does the fender badging say? I am guessing that the 170 V6 is the 2.8L? Have to say that is very clean and very nice for a 79 good deal you could buy it back.

[Comet72]

Comet72 what does the fender badging say? I am guessing that the 170 V6 is the 2.8L? Have to say that is very clean and very nice for a 79 good deal you could buy it back.

Oh sorry I meant 171ci, I always mix it with my 1970 Maverick and its 170ci inline 6. So yes that's the 2.8L. And thank you!

Here's how I found it where it was sitting since years:



And I wanted to keep the factory paint...so as you can guess Meguiar's (and elbow grease) helped me a lot on this one, haha!

[Dadsccat]

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