September 2015
That was my car! ?? It was a 216 by the way, with the Honda D series engine, so no problems doing the gasket. Read more
The DVLA spokeperson has got this wrong . Thus the headline to this artcile is incorrect. The law as to the use of black plates has not changed. The vehicle has to have been built before 1 Jan 1973 in order to display black plates. For chapter and verse, see the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001. Read more
Not according to this article on the DVLA website.
https://insidedvla.blog.gov.uk/2015/11/17/whats-the-story-with-black-and-silver-number-plates/...
Went to the 2016 nec classic show met with some nice guys in the 800 club
have been a fan of the 800 all my life ARE YOU READY 25 years and now finally
have got 4 off them salon / and coupe and several downer cars or my be not
I'm based in west wales far from the madding crowed need to have some contact with other 800 fans (met with The Rover 800 Owners Club www.rover800.org.uk ) are you the same people would like to hear from some body kind regards Kaz Read more
Hi just found your link as a proud owner of a beautiful 820 Si fastback in white gold i would be pleased to meet fellow owners ,i live in Moreton on the Wirral but travel to many shows in the North West North Wales area please contact at
rekenyon@hotmail.co.uk HAppy Motoring and thanks Ron Kenyon
I consider the Capri a trendy car and if they were on sale now I would definitely buy one,may be a new model designed on the old like Ford did with the Mustang. Read more
I bought an XR4i new in 1983 to replace a Capri 3.0S. I liked the Capri but the handling in the wet was awful. It taught you to drift or crash and steer using the throttle.
The brakes suffered from severe fade from overheating and afterwards would then pull badly to the side. The power steering made you change lanes with the tiniest touch at high speeds and the aerodynamics meant at around 120mph the front would lift and make the steering and stability worse.
I decided to sell it when it got stolen, used in a jewel raid, was recovered and then never felt quite right at high speeds.
The Sierra XR4i was fantastic in comparison. My dad helped me get a deal on a brand new one which was up for over £11,500 and we paid £7881 OTR including RFL and a tank of gas. It was comfortable quiet and would do 30mpg if you drove sensibly.
In the days before Gatsos it did an easy indicated 130mph, handled well including in the snow one winter and above all was supremely stable at high speeds as the aero really worked to reduce lift at speed. It never missed a beat during my ownership whereas most cars from that time needed fettling. A close friend replaced his XR4i with the Cosworth RS500 which was both quick but tempermental at times. It was massively better than the Capri in my experience.
I sold it only when I had to have a comapny car and sold it to a friend of a friend. I am pleased to say it is back on the road with them after many years in storage and is running around in Kent.
If I could find an unmolested one I would definitely look at acquiring it. However, having had luxury motors for many years I have gone back to my roots and have a Mk3 Focus RS. Yet another bargain Ford performance car.
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........and the Ford Mondeo Mk1 and Mk 2 ? Pretty tough cars....i hit a group of trees with one, doing around 45mph.....lived to tell the tale........certainly saved my neck.....thank you, Moindy...