When launched, the Ford Capri was revolutionary. It was a car that set the European market alight, allowing even a buyer on a modest budget an intoxicating whiff of the exotic whilst keeping running costs at affordable levels. That status eroded over time, and the Capri sat in the classic car doldrums for many years, its true worth unrecognised. That situation has thankfully changed, and Capri values are rising rapidly, so care has to be taken to make sure you end up with the best one possible for your money.

Ford Capri – The essential Buyer’s Guide takes the potential purchaser through a short initial examination to weed out the obviously defective followed by a more comprehensive step by step look at the body and mechanical parts, where the clear, jargon-free text accompanied by over 100 photographs sheds light on even the darkest corners of the Capri’s construction.

A unique points marking system ensures that nothing is overlooked, and an accurate final picture of the car’s condition can be viewed in relation to the asking price.

The 64-page paperback book is available now from bookshops or from www.veloce.co.uk.

Ford Capri – The essential Buyer’s Guide

By Mark Paxton

Available now UK & USA

ISBN 978-1-84584-205-5

UPC 636847042059

£9.99 UK / $19.95 USA

BULLET POINTS

• Unique, no other buyer’s guide on the market

• Full colour illustrations of major weak points

• Easy to follow, jargon-free text

• Filled with essential tips to avoid buying a dud

• Includes a quick check guide as well as a full inspection plan

• Handy size to take with you when looking at a car

• Examines the reality of living with a Capri and the viability of restoration

• Includes useful contacts for Capri clubs and parts suppliers

• Author has driven and worked on Capris for many years

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Stop! Don’t buy a Capri without buying this book first!

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Mark Paxton’s years of real ownership experience; learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising car like a professional. Get the right car at the right price!

Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Capri community, right through to whether your Capri will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle? This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Capri of your dreams.

THE AUTHOR

Many classic cars passed through Mark Paxton’s workshop doors for repair and restoration over the years, but one that he eagerly took the opportunity to own and run long-term was the Ford Capri, having been seduced by the car’s impressive mix of style and reliability. A move away from the motor trade and into classic car and motorcycle journalism has allowed him to put onto paper some of the experience gained during that time in the form of magazine articles and three previous books.

SPECIFICATION

Paperback. 64 pages. 195mm tall x 139mm. 100 colour photos.

RETAIL SALES

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