Kevin Mayhew's MK I Australian Capri
How did I get into this..? Well, I
have recently purchased a one-owner 1970 Mark 1 V63000 GT (with the
Essex motor and original 4-speed gearbox) to restore. The whole "undercarriage"
has been completely re-done and my brother (the mechanic in the family
and fast becoming a Capri enthusiast...) and I have just rebuilt the
motor - nothing wrong, just wanted to know what it was like inside!
The interior of the Capri is original and excellent. The body requires
a little TLC, but that will come in February (2004) when it gets a
new coat of paint. I plan to keep it as original as I possibly can
afford for as long as I can. You see, they only started "making"
the Mark 1 out here in June 1970 and mine is a September 1970 production
vehicle... so it is one of the very first to come out here in Oz.
Quite apart from other reasons, it makes me feel that I own a little
bit of Ford's early history and should do all I can to keep it that
way - despite the obvious issues one has with a 4-speed gearbox.
e-mail kevin@centralaccess.com.au
I am also a member of the Capri Club of Victoria -
back here in Oz.
The Club was formed in 1982 and although originally established with
the Australian assembled Ford Capri Mark 1 in mind, the Club caters
for all Ford cars with the Capri name.
Contact Name Membership Secretary
Address PO Box 155, Ashburton Victoria
Postcode 3147
Meeting location Bell's Hotel, cnr Moray and Coventry Sts, South Melbourne
