Description
Production of the Capri began in November 1968 at Ford's Halewood plant in the UK and it was a fastback sports-coupe intended to be the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang, proving to be highly successful at the time. In order for it to be affordable to the masses, Ford incorporated a number of engines into the Capri, with the most notable being the V6. Initially being introduced with a 1. 6L engine to the South African market, Basil Green Motors quickly jumped into action, fitting a stonking 302ci V8 Ford Windsor engine, after Ford South Africa began offering 3. 0 Essex-engined options, into the Perana. The Perana name, which was chosen by Basil’s wife and derived from the feared piranha fish species, was first used on the Mk2 Ford Cortina Perana in 1967, and over the years it was applied to various other Fords modified by the production company. The example we have on offer is finished in a unique specification, being red over brown leather, presenting well and completely original
