This is a stupid idea, right? Right?

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01/22/2014 at 08:05 • Filed to: None

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As I search eBay for interesting old stuff like any good Jalop should, I keep seeing !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! pop up. Sure, it's Italian reliability with performance that would likely be embarrassed by a Kia Rio full of linebackers. But I drove one of these back in the day, and dammit if the thing didn't corner like it was on rails... Also, the price is stupid-high. But I'm tempted to see if he'll take half that.


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Kinja'd!!! Party-vi > .jdb.
01/22/2014 at 08:10

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You want an early '80s Italian car with fuel injection? Good luck sir. Also, for what it's worth, the car was designed by Pininfarina.


Kinja'd!!! 505Turbeaux > .jdb.
01/22/2014 at 08:16

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10K built doesnt make it particularly rare, it is the fact that most of them were crushed for rust or other terminal mechanical issues. I actually love these cars, but man you are looking for trouble


Kinja'd!!! CalzoneGolem > .jdb.
01/22/2014 at 08:18

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You seen this rascal?

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Kinja'd!!! .jdb. > CalzoneGolem
01/22/2014 at 08:53

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At least it's RWD...right?


Kinja'd!!! .jdb. > 505Turbeaux
01/22/2014 at 08:53

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I know. It's pretty but such a bucket of potential issues....


Kinja'd!!! .jdb. > Party-vi
01/22/2014 at 08:54

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I actually test-drove a Beta in early '95 when I was looking for my first car. SO MANY issues, but so so tempting. Also had a hole clear through the body.


Kinja'd!!! CalzoneGolem > .jdb.
01/22/2014 at 09:07

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I believe it was available with 4wd


Kinja'd!!! MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > .jdb.
01/22/2014 at 11:50

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The fact that it costs so much says CP to me.

But that's because I got THIS for $2,500:

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Kinja'd!!! .jdb. > MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner
01/22/2014 at 20:24

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That's a sweet deal! OK, so it might need a date with your local Maaaaaaaco. But other than that, v8? RWD? Runs? 2500? Yes. You did good.


Kinja'd!!! MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > .jdb.
01/23/2014 at 09:56

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Oh I know I did good lol.

for 2500, I spun the tires on the way home lol!

Honestly though, the seats are perfect, floors need a couple patches, trunk is solid, torque boxes solid, Cyclone Package, original window sticker from the dealership in 68, only 60,000 miles on it (original...yea...it's seriously got 60k miles). I've upgraded the intake/carb to edelbrock performer RPM intake and 4 Brrl Holley. Just this summer I put on dual flowmaster Super 44s. Engine is where I want it, now it's on to the floors, carpet, then paint, wheels/tires.

Oh, and average NADA price is now just under $11,000. I mean, low retail is 5,675. Oh, and I paid less than it's original MSRP in 1968, which was $2,675.

I win big.