Ford Capri Restoration Projects

Below are a few of the latest Ford Capri restoration projects and repairs that I have worked on for customers.

The black 2.8i wearing its new coat of BMW Midnight Black

2.8i Capri in BMW Midnight Black

March 2018 Update Ongoing build of the Midnight Black 2.8i. Progressing smoothly, all exterior except sunroof now installed Exhaust  & fuel lines to fit. Electric fan to wire in. Interior…

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2.8 injection/ Cosworth BOA

2.8 Injection/ Cosworth BOA

Another of our more recent projects Brought in as a running car. Has had to be rewired as wasn’t done properly. Standard radiator has been triple cored so there is…

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Tickford 1984

1984 Tickford

Neglected for many years! Numerous bodywork and mechanical issues to sort out then a respray and refurbish of interior, suspension, brakes etc. Post navigation ← Mk1 V8 with Cologne Bodykit

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MK1 V8 with Cologne bodykit

Mk1 V8 with Cologne Bodykit

This car arrived as a stalled project, the owner had reached a point where he couldn’t progress the build.   The suspension, bodykit and engine were all installed before it…

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2.8 black Injection restoration

2.8 Black Injection Restoration

Feb 2018 Now back from paintshop, the build is underway, everything that is being refitted is either refurbished original or replaced as necessary. December 2017 One of our project 2.8i’s…

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Late MK2 GL

Late MK2 GL

Plan is to restore it almost to original spec with a few subtle mods as requested by the owner. Original green interior is going back in. As much original trim,…

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2.8 injection engine

2.8 Injection Engine

A 2.8 injection engine from one of our projects. This was running well before being removed from the car so has undergone a light restoration. Block cleaned, degreased and flushed…

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Lacquer Red 2.8i Special

After the first shakedown run. Everything is behaving itself after the strip and rebuild. Post navigation ← 280 BrooklandsRear lower valance MK2/3 →

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280 Brooklands

5th February 2018 Brooklands 280, now totally stripped down including doors, bonnet and tailgate, now awaiting its trip to the dippers. 29th August 2017 The latest arrival for restoration is…

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Mk3 3 Sport (4)

MK3 3.0 Sport

After removing wings and other rotten plates the rebuild is underway. Replacement inner wing tops, top plates and underwing strengtheners, then moving back A pillars, inner and outer sills and…

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Purplevelvet

MK2 1.6 GT in Purple Velvet

March 2017 Another build, this time a MK2 1.6 GT in Purple velvet. This car has been mothballed for a few years but now has been given the go ahead…

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Cosworthbob

Cosworth BOB

Update March 2018 Now has 15 inch RS 4 spokes, wildwood 4 pot calipers and larger discs and also has a Blackline LSD unit in the rear axle.   Currently…

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MK3 3 Litre Sport

MK3 3 Litre Sport bodyshell now totally stripped out, bonnet, doors and tailgate all stripped down. Next stop was the dipping tank. Now back from the dippers with the now…

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1985 2.8 Injection Special

1985 2.8 Injection Special

This car has already had numerous repairs to replace previous bodges. In the pictures you can see the passenger side inner wing repair taking shape. It was decided to use…

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MK2 3.0 Ghia

MK2 3.0 Ghia

Another customer restoration this 3.0 Ghia is being totally stripped in preparation for the acid dipping process. Everything has to be stripped from the body shell as the acid will…

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Mk3 2.0 S in Champagne Gold

Mk3 2.0 S in Champagne Gold

This car had its body shell restored and rebuilt. The owner fitted the engine. Post navigation ← Mk2 2.0 GL in Oyster GoldMK2 3.0 Ghia →

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Mk2 2.0 GL in Oyster Gold

Mk2 2.0 GL in Oyster Gold

This car underwent a complete restoration using orignal parts where ever possible New points as required. Customer restoration nearing completion.  Total ground up strip repair and rebuild, has rechromed bumpers…

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Mk3 3.0 Sport in Black

Mk3 3.0 Sport in Black

This car underwent mechanical refurbishment and an axle rebuild. The engine was checked, cleaned and detailed. The gearbox was checked with new seals fitted. Post navigation ← 1. Get StartedMk2…

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