1986 Ford Capri Injection Special review from UK and Ireland

Regular belt changes.

Fuel sender unit replaced - very common fault.

New LSD @ 95,000.

Re-con gearbox @ 95,000.

Leather seats starting to wear on driver's side.

Strut tops starting to bubble.

Rust on the bonnet and wheel arches.

I am a Capri fan, the comments above are par for the course with the Capri and should not discourage anybody from owning one.

It is not the most comfortable driving position as pedals and steering wheel are slightly to the right of center as you sit square (for Right hand drive models).

The Capri Club International can help keep running costs very low and there are a good network of garages and clubs throughout the UK which help 'keep the legend alive'.

The V6 roar is tremendous, I have a Capri Club performace exhaust on mine and it doesn't half turn heads.

For a car developed in the late 70's/early 80's it is excellent. They are certainly showing their age now and you will get squeaks and bumps and rust, but also some admiring looks and great fun.

Rear wheel drive is brilliant fun, but can catch you out in the wet. My advice is to get a rear axle location kit which firms up the back end considerably. At least if it's going to go you'll know about it.

A great entry car into the potential rear wheel super car world, although it's nowhere near one itself, it will teach you respect.