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MMMAN
06-13-2008, 12:30 PM
I bought this car for my son until I realized how fast it was. This vehicle has been stored in the garage for 20-years and was owned all those years by a Ford Technician who purchased the vehicle with a blown engine.He ordered a new 1985 factory 302 H.O. 5.0 crate motor which came equiped with forged internals, roller rockers, and a B cam. The new motor less than a 1000 miles on it and the body has 83,000 original miles. This is the cleanest Capri around by far and is extremly rare find. Other new parts are as follows:

Holley 4-barrel carb
Eldebrook manifold
A/C compressor
Electric fan
Three row radiator
Alternator
Battery
Clutch
Shocks
Brakes and wheel cylinders
Headers
Flowmaster h-pipe no cats
Rear end was updated to an 8.8 with 327 gears.
T-5 five speed
The tires have flat spots from sitting, but have plenty of tread.




$5500 firm

Taemian
06-13-2008, 12:46 PM
I LOVE these cars! I wasn't crazy about the front end, but I LOVED the bulges on the front and rear fenders. A guy around here replaced the front/rear clip with that of a Mustang, and it looked wicked!

I'm sure I'll get flamed for this, but I've always wanted to flare the fenders on my MM. I'm not talking about an IMSA body kit or that ricer thing in the "TAXI" movie, just something subtle like the Capri had.

My dad walked me around a wrecking yard for 1/2 hour before giving me a set of car keys. Changed my perspective.

Good luck on the sale!

mrjones
06-13-2008, 01:04 PM
Yep, I had a 79 Mustang that I bought in May 79, 2 weeks before I graduated from HS. I allways thought the Mustang would've looked better with the Capri fenders on it. That IMSA look was real popular back then.

Joe Walsh
06-13-2008, 01:34 PM
I'll let my brother know about your Capri...we both love 4 eyed stangs and have three between us. (Two of them are very rare.)
He might be interested in buying it.

ImpalaSlayer
06-13-2008, 02:01 PM
def wana see pics

mrjones
06-13-2008, 06:31 PM
[QUOTE=Joe Walsh;625037](Two of them are very rare.)

A GT turbo convertible? What, did they make like 12 of those? I remember seeing one on a lot in Longview TX when it was new, but that's probably the last one I remember laying eyes on. That is a rare bird, er, horse..

ctrlraven
06-13-2008, 06:36 PM
Nice car, GL with the sale and hope it goes to a good home!

MMMAN
06-16-2008, 06:00 AM
Pictures posted.

Marauder386
06-16-2008, 06:35 AM
NEED ... more ... pictures ... ( pant pant pant ) ...


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Stranger in the Black Sedan
06-17-2008, 07:56 AM
Nice friekin car. Want to trade it for a Camaro w/ a built fuel injected roller 327 and a 3rd gen Firebird?

RoyLPita
06-17-2008, 08:33 AM
This is one sweet vehicle. I got a ride and it hauls A$$!!!!!

MMMAN
06-17-2008, 08:50 AM
No thanks. I would consider a trade for a slower vehicle for my son.Any salvage or high milage Marauders out there of equal value?

Master
06-17-2008, 09:25 AM
Yup. These cars were an instant hit with me. Loved the bodywork. That with a 300hp engine would be one mean ride. Wish I had the spare cash!

Stranger in the Black Sedan
06-17-2008, 11:03 AM
MMan, the 305 powered firebird is slow!! Take it take it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MMMAN
06-18-2008, 08:11 AM
Sorry..no interest in the Firebird.

KillJoy
06-18-2008, 08:44 AM
I will trade you straight up for my 1988 Pontiac Grand Am 2 Door (Quad 4 - Automatic).

It would be the PERFECT car for you Son!

:up:

KillJoy

MMMAN
06-18-2008, 02:39 PM
Thanks for the offer Kiljoy, but I would prefer to sell it. If an interesting trade presents itself such as a rough condition Marauder, then I may trade it.

Thanks for your interest anyway.

1of327
06-18-2008, 04:55 PM
Nice car, GL with the sale and hope it goes to a good home!


Nice avatar...

Jeffh
06-23-2008, 12:36 PM
I just put a feeler out on my Marauder. Your Capri has peeked my interest. Does it have AC?

Jeff

MMMAN
06-29-2008, 06:42 AM
Yes it has A/C. Good luck with your sale on your Marauder.

Sorry it took so long to respond, I just got back from vacation.

MMMAN
07-01-2008, 05:02 AM
New pics posted.

sconut1
07-02-2008, 05:18 PM
One Word: SWEET!!

MMMAN
07-05-2008, 08:15 AM
Price reduced.