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Does anyone know where I can find a 1978 ford capri 1.3 for sale? Or where I can begin my search?, all that I can find is the 1.6 model and being 18 The insurance won't exactly be cheap.
Cheers
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Besides insurance you will also have to pay quite a bit for any Capri. Hope you have deep pockets and don't think you will find one cheaply - several thousand is probably the starting point for a basically sound, but needing work, car "on the road".
Might be best looking for a MKIII as well because a MKII will be even dearer.
Have you tried joining the Capri owners clubs forums ?
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Hello there... First of all, good luck with the search it will not be easy! It will be fun though, you can't beat 'the hunt'... Your best place to look is eBay as that is where you're most likely to find the widest range of Capri's (whatever model) for sale... Join this forum... www.capripower.co.uk/...if you haven't already as they're a lovely, helpful bunch! The 1.3 was never a really very popular model when new as it was a tad under-powered so the 1.6 and 2.0 model was much more popular... Please do keep us posted with updates on your search... Again, good luck. I am sure you'll find something suitable... |
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reliantreviver
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"It will be getting fixed up come summer..." (year undefined)
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Jan 15, 2015 12:54:10 GMT
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Looked at switching to a Capri back when I was 18, waited a good while for a 1.3 to come up (still with it's original boat anchor in place). Found just the one and it was a very rough MK2 example, asking price circa £900 with t&t.
Decided I didn't want that much grot in my life as a daily and stuck with the Scimitar SS1 1300 which has done me well since day one. Bit older and still hankering after a Capri, could afford to insure something with a meatier lump now.
Best of luck in the search though, join up to whatever Capri clubs / forums there are and have a poke about, something will come along eventually.
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Current:
Reliant "750" Super Robin, Scimitar SS1s - 2 x 1300, 1 x 1600, 1 x 1800ti. 76 years off the road between them!
Also - Mitsubishi Galant Sport and Hyundai Coupe Gen3
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Jan 15, 2015 15:51:57 GMT
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Have you tried having quotes for the 1.6? - I don't know if classic insurance is available at 18 but i wouldn't have though 300cc would make much if any difference...
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Cheers everyone I'm going to join a capri forum, I have desired a classic motor for a while now ever since my two cousins (age 17 and 22) both bought ford anglias and a mark 5 cortina.
My other interest in a classic car is a cortina mk 3.
I will be checking daily for a good buy, if anyone finds out about any by chance please let me know I'd be very greatful.
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reliantreviver
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"It will be getting fixed up come summer..." (year undefined)
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Seconded regards insurance, 1.3 - 1.6 the difference will probably be negligible on insurance, the big question will simply be CAN you get insurance? Was simply enough for me a few years back, but they tightened their belts since then. At 17 with a 2 seat drop top sports, an Adrian Flux classic policy cost me circa £700 pa.
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Current:
Reliant "750" Super Robin, Scimitar SS1s - 2 x 1300, 1 x 1600, 1 x 1800ti. 76 years off the road between them!
Also - Mitsubishi Galant Sport and Hyundai Coupe Gen3
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For me the big question is can the OP actually afford a Capri or MKIII Cortina or is it just a dream car that they are hoping to find for sub £1000 etc money (mine is a Porsche 912 and can find £1001 if anyone has such for sale  ). Neither are exactly bargain basement cars in the first place and if they can't afford the insurance on the extra 300cc then I doubt they will be able to afford the purchase of a car ! Not being negative but just realistic about aspirations of a 18 year old after their first (I assume) road car. Certain vehicles such as Capri, MKIII Cortina, MKI & MKII Escort, VW camper, Mini, etc all have a "scene tax" so there are always loads of people after them meaning nobody is going to sell one for peanuts. |
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I appreciate what you are saying about it being a dream car and the coating of it, I have found quiet a few ford capris for under £3000 in excellent condition but the only thig is it is a 1.6 which as I said would prefer not to get although I understand that the 1.3's are hard to come by.
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Great to hear you have a budget of £3000 as that will definitely get you in the "ball park" for a reasonable example.
Have you priced up insurance for a 1600 as it might be more reasonable than you think - especially if you go for an otherwise base model - ie not Ghia or GT / S / Laser.
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Hi, according to the "how many left" site, which I know is not very accurate, There are 12 1.3 of all flavours licenced. The 1.6 is more plentiful with 65.
Colin
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Jan 26, 2015 22:06:49 GMT
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My first car was a MK2 Golf Driver with the 1.6. Bizarrely at the time it was cheaper to insure than the 1.3 with Quinn Direct.
Good luck with your hunt. If you have the space why not daily drive a really slow car with less of a young guys first car image to build your NCB and get a capri you can build and restore until it's more affordable? Just a thought.
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). Neither are exactly bargain basement cars in the first place and if they can't afford the insurance on the extra 300cc then I doubt they will be able to afford the purchase of a car !