1989 Ford Capri SA Auto
SA • Private
15
Odometer227,350km
Body typeConvertible
FuelPetrol
TransmissionAutomatic
Comments from the seller
Originally owned by a retired mechanic of a prominent Adelaide performance and speed shop. The car then sat unused for around seven years before I found it. Since then it has been my daily driver while I did a rolling rejuvenation. each night I would take off a plastic panel or trim piece, rejuvenate/restore it and refit it again while driving it daily to sort out any issues from its 7 yr undercover break.
Pre production aug 89 (2 months prior to official release date in Australia)
Reliability work
It starts first time, every time. The electrical system commonly becomes weak on these early models and with new factory replacement ignition and charging/return components this car came back alive bright and responsive electrics and fast moving power windows again
Power window motor/relay mechanism has been replaced
New alternator
New front brake pads
New boot struts
Ignition wiring harness
High-flow muffler
Driven on the road daily until last month.
Sound system and extras
Pioneer CD deck with Apple CarPlay and an additional Bluetooth screen. New Rockford Fosgate 5x7 speakers in the correct factory locations, front pioneer 5” a Pioneer 12 inch subwoofer, twin amps, and switchable properly insralled neon lighting.Exterior of both the bumpers have been repainted, and the windows are tinted. Every modification was done with originality in mind and can be reverted. The original wheels and tyres go with the sale of the car aswell as the black alloys with Nankang racing tyres fitted at the moment.
Needs attention: the CV joints have started to click so they will need doing. It runs and drives well otherwise and I only have stopped driving a month ago as I didn’t want it fail and I’m not planning to invest in the repairs and keep the car as I’ve found a new project and my interests have shifted.
Car is a sound investment that will only appreciate in value. It is said that the rare pre production capri’s are set to become known as a classic car and sought after due to there prediction of notable value. This is one of just over 400 or so made in August before official release in October and only for sale because I’ve taken on a new project. I’d like this Capri to go to someone who will continue the restoration and keep a piece of Australian motoring history on the road. The Capri was one of the few Australian-built cars sold overseas, so surviving examples matter.
Car details
øVehicle description
SA Convertible 2dr Auto 3sp 1.6i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
White
Interior colour
Grey
Body type
Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
3 speed Automatic
Engine
4 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 1.6L
Cost of finance
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
October 1989
Compliance date
October 1989
Roadworthy certificate
No
Cost to transportSponsored
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-21083095
Audio, Visual & Communication
Radio
Radio cassette
Exterior
Mirrors
Electric
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Wheels & Tyres
Rim material
Alloy wheels
Safety & Security
Number of Airbags
0
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
1598cc
Engine Size (L)
1.6L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
4
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
9.3
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
61.0kW
Power rpm To
5000rpm
Torque
122Nm
Torque rpm To
2500rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
57.4kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
3
Gear Type
Automatic
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Fuel
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
42L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
7L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
9.5L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
600km
Fuel Minimum Distance
442km
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
14x5.5
Rear Rim Description
14x5.5
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4219mm
Width
1640mm
Height
1280mm
Wheelbase
2405mm
Track Front
1390mm
Track Rear
1415mm
Kerb Weight
1062kg
Other
Country of Origin
AUSTRALIA
Launch Year
1989
Launch Month
10
Generation Name
Gen 2 (SA/SC/SE)
Series
SA
Badge
(No Badge)
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Convertible
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Queensland
Approved
South Australia
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
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