1977 Mercury Capri II Ghia

[Andria H]

Bought this as a rebuilder from a friend, coated in dust and nicotine film. Some wiping with a Lysol wipe took care of the mess, I restored the chrome work and amazingly the original 30+ year old Bare Metal foil on the door handles & front/rear glass survived but the side window trim didn't, so I painted that. Interior was cleaned/repainted/detailed and reinstalled, engine bay with a period 289 V8 swap and wired dizzy ended up staying (battery was relocated to in the hatch...) and put on a set of billet wheels from an AMT/Ertl '57 Ford with parts bin Goodrich TA Radial tires.

While I didn't carry out the whole build, I saved it from the brink of destruction along with a '94 Dodge Stealth promo model (thread to come) and added my own touches. 

 

[Dragline]

I learned to drive in one of these. 4spd manual in the Dartmouth Mall parking lot 1979. My Uncle Steve always favored and indulged me. It was silver with a stripe. I forget the color.

Edited 19 hours ago by Dragline

[michelle]

very nice work 

[lordairgtar]

Great rescue.

[ford fan]

YES ! Definitely my favourite Euro Ford ! Great rescue, I like it. A lot !

Edited 12 hours ago by ford fan