The perana was modified quite substantially from an ordinary capri to take the 302 windsor engine used also in mustangs at that time. Green, an ex formula one mechanic for cooper, began his aftermarket tuning career. The concept of a heavily facelifted capri 2 was shown at. The capri was sold as a mercury in north america and as a ford in the rest of the world. The ford capri is a fastback coupe built by ford motor company between 1968 and 1986. In 20 tony gomes mentioned to me that his father had found a. The perana was the only capri officially supplied with a v8 engine, and as such was perfect for racing. These were known as the capri perana and were successful in winning the 1970 south african championship. The 500 or so cars produced meant that homologation was not a problem, and the perana. South africas fastest sports cars at the time, the capri perana v8 was the product of basil green motors, a company based in johannesburg. Fords intention with the capri was to create europes own pony car front engined coupe with rear wheel drive, sporty performance and affordability.
The capri was designed to emulate the success of the original mustang for the european market and many referred to it as the european mustang. I have interviewed basil green and several other high profile folk who were a. The ford capri, launched in 1969, was europes answer to the ford mustang and one of the first fruits of fords newly unified european operations. Green, an ex formula one mechanic for cooper, began his aftermarket tuning career by heavily modifying minis, but was soon selling po. Mercury capriford capriold fordsmk1historical photoscar picturescool. Apr 20, 2008 this book tells the story of a successful, groundbreaking, range of sporting ford cars. Three utterly different fords have carried the name capri but only one carried it off. Ford mustang 1997 bayview books ltd prior to the release of the mustang on april 17 1964 the general image of ford was that of a manufacturer that did not produce cars that appealed to young people or cars that had a sporty feel. Sep 20, 2016 50 ford the capri found richard gregg rebuild a 1950 ford coupe into a chopped and sectioned pickup shop truck as a rolling advertising for his ricks body shop in sacramento. One of only 2 men ever allowed by ford to highly modify their cars and sold with ford factory warranties and backing. The 1961 consul capri looked better than it went or sold. These cars were then shipped to basil green motors near johannesburg, where they were fitted with 302 windsors, making the perana the only official or semiofficial v8 fordbadged capri variant ever sold.
Ford capri service repair manuals complete list of ford capri auto service repair manuals. Bg is a former car manufacturer and racing team which is located in edenvale, gauteng near johannesburg, south africa. The bestselling vehicle in the world with 15 million vehicles sold until 1972. Capri later mercury capri is a nameplate marketed by the lincolnmercury division of ford motor company on three distinct series of automobiles between 1970 and 1994. Ford capri service repair manual ford capri pdf downloads. In 1969 his imagination was set alight by the arrival of the ford capri. The story series takes on the development of the capribefore. The capri perana v6 may have been the first v6 ford capri in the world, predating any that ford produced. The story series takes on the development of the capri.
O ford consul capri coupe, produzido pela ford of britain entre 1961 e 1964. Ford capri perana for sale in south africa may 2020. The use of such a powerful engine in a very small car provided awesome performance. The history of the ford capri iii the capri mk3 was referred to internally as project carla, and although little more than a substantial update of the mk2, it was often referred to as the mk3. O ford capri coupe, produzido pela ford europe entre 1969 e 1986. The 500 or so cars produced meant that homologation was not a problem, and the perana was raced in south africa under the name z181. Coming with a partial history file, this lots condition scores 85 5. Newest oldest price ascending price descending relevance. T42a for ford fo distributorssuitable for the following models mexico r. Dec 01, 2012 the story series takes on the development of the capri. How to increase power bhp ford sohc pinto dohc engine workshop repair manual pdf manual download taunus escort mk1 mk2 rs2000 mexico cortina capri sierra granada scorpio. It may have started life as a prettier cortina, but the capri gained cult status as the car you always promised yourself and it just got better with every passing year ford capri. I have interviewed basil green and several other high profile folk who were a part of the creation of the perana brand.
The only v8 capri that was officially sanctioned by ford to be built by ex formula one mechanic basil green. This week, we look at the birth of the car you always promised yourself the 19691987 ford capri and consider the origins of ford of europe. The capri perana v6 was based on the v4 2 litre capri. Presented to the world press on january 21,1969 in the beethovenhalle in bonn, and delivered to the market in 14 countries on february 5,1969, the capri i is ready to be launched.
Before the ford capri arrived in 1969, gt cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical and rarefied. O ford capri convertible, produzido pela ford motor company of australia entre 1989 e 1994. From 1969, when the car you always promised yourself was introduced, and for nearly twenty years after that, the capri range set new engineering, styling and marketing standards. The ford capri story by giles chapman, 9780752484617, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. This car is an original numbers matching example, built in south africa by basil green and was no 347 in the production line of an estimated 500 in total. The capri went on to be a highly successful car for ford, selling nearly 1. Piranha electronic ignitiondistributor adaptor kit kit no. Introduced in 1973 the ford granada v8 has been the only model by basil green motors not getting the name perana. Tony gomez bought it, and plans a full restoration.
The carol burnett show official recommended for you. Built in south africa between 1969 and 1972 the perana marque has become a legend around the world. Hailed as one of south africas fastest sports cars at the time, the capri perana v8 was the product of basil green motors, a company based in johannesburg. The interrogator from the carol burnett show full sketch duration. It also has the 302 windsor engine as used in mustangs, probably detuned by this time as it was built later than the capris. Sep 01, 2012 before the ford capri arrived in 1969, gt cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical and rarefied. The first cars were available in march 1978, but failed to halt a terminal decline in sales. The capri mk3 was referred to internally as project carla, and although little more than a substantial update of the mk2, it was often referred to as the mk3. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Approximately 500 capris were sanctioned by ford and converted by specialist basil green racing to run a high performance 302 mustang drivetrain.
The capri perana is a homologation model built by basil green motors, but sold through ford dealerships in south africa. The name perana was a deliberate misspelling of the fish pirana piranha. This 1972 ford capri perana is one of only 500 made in south africa from 196973, all of which were supplied from the factory without a drivetrain. Mk1 ford capri advertising 1969 ford motor company ltd. Unfollow 1970 ford capri to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ford was closely involved and capri peranas were built as such at the ford plant in port elizabeth and were shipped minus engines and gearboxes to basil green. Clark, who was also involved in the design of the ford mustang. The capri perana v8 is unique in that it is the only v8 ford capri ever officially sanctioned by ford. Most famously, greens next step was to take two basic ingredients a ford capri 300xl mki and a 5. It used the mechanical components from the mk2 ford cortina and was intended as the european equivalent of the ford mustang. It was available from all south african ford dealers with a full ford warranty. Nov 22, 2005 this group is for images of the ford capri only the car you always promised yourself mk1, 2 or 3, any model, any colour, standard, restored or modified as long as its a ford capri i think you get the picture. Instantly he could see the potential to make a bespoke, more powerful and exciting version for the road.
This book tells the story of a successful, groundbreaking, range of sporting ford cars. Ford decided there was no reason why a fourseater coupe couldnt look stunning and go like a rocket with the right engine yet be as easy and cheap to run as a ford escort. The ford capri is a fastback coupe built by ford motor company between 1968 and 1986, designed by american philip t. This group is for images of the ford capri only the car you always promised yourself mk1, 2 or 3, any model, any colour, standard, restored or modified as long as its a. Actually, it is very difficult to describe the complete ford capri history of england and germany in a few words. The story series takes on the development of the capri before the ford capri arrived in 1969, gt cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical, and rarefied. Ford decided there was no reason why a fourseater coupe couldnt look stunning and go like a rocket with the right engine, yet be as easy and cheap to run as a ford escort. In that period, nearly two million capris were sold, and fords rivals struggled to match it. After the cortina perana, and the rare capri perana v6, capri perana v8 was the next, and probably the most iconic, in basil green s range of performance fords. Sep 11, 2017 ford s intention with the capri was to create europes own pony car front engined coupe with rear wheel drive, sporty performance and affordability. Perana story a self made documentary about the history and legend that is the perana v8 muscle car. The company has specialised in ford vehicles, in which the manufacturers models are recognised by the brand name perana added to the model name. This article on kellys ford capri was originally published in the march 2018 issue of street machine magazine i have owned four capris. Before the ford capri arrived in 1969, gt cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical, and rarefied.
The engine was the windsor v8 with 302 cui 5 litres. Ford was closely involved and capri peranas were built as such at the ford plant in port elizabeth and were shipped minus engines and gearboxes to basil green motors where the manufacture was completed. This changed forever when a million mustangs were sold in two years and set a sales. Classic ford capri peranas for sale car and classic. During the 1960s in johannesburg, south africa, basil green established a reputation for modifying european saloons to great effect, notably minis and more latterly ford cortinas. Production started in 1970 and continued until ford south africa discontinued the mk1 capri in 1972 although no definitive records exist it is generally accepted that somewhere between 500 and 550 capri perana v8. From 1970 to 1978, the capri was a sport compact marketed without any ford divisional branding, sourced as a captive import from ford of europe. The name perana is a deliberate misspelling, as piranha already had been protected. Over all this is a very good condition vehicle with lots of time spent on it.
Browse interior and exterior photos for 1974 ford capri. In 20 tony gomes mentioned to me that his father had found a really. Ford capri mki this catalogue supersedes all lists prior to 12 may 2020 the most up to date version of this catalogue is on our web site. Giles chapman is an awardwinning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. Three were v6 3000gts, but around the mid90s i heard of the unicorn of ford capris.
Ford capri models and generations timeline, specs and. From 1979 to 1986, the capri became part of the mercury model line as a pony car. An exception, though, was the perana manufactured by basil green motors near. Am actually surprised a lotus capri ford capri twincam was not considered for the mk12 considering the 1.
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