Looking for a reasonably priced car to get into the Pro Touring movement with? Need a good Christmas gift for the family corner carver? This 1984 Mercury Capri could be just the ticket. It’s a 5.0 liter with a bunch of bolt on suspension mods, a good set of seats, and some other do dads that will get you a good start on going out and having some fun. It’s here in California, passes smog no problem, and is a reliable driver that can be a riot out on the track as is or with some mods could be truly fast. We’d like to tell you a bunch about it but the seller has already done a fantastic job of that so we’re going to let him tell the story.

But not until we say that if it was ours it would get a supercharger, disc brakes, a roll cage, and upgraded shocks, wheels, and tires. After that, it’s game on!

Here is what the seller has to say, and a BUNCH of photos.

Let’s just start by saying that if you are looking for a fox body Capri (or Mustang GT) already done show car or a stock example you can restore, this is not it. However, if you are looking for an old school 5.0L that is an already in progress track car build that runs well, handles great and stops like a fox body, this just might be for you. I drive this car often and recently drove this car over a 150 miles on some twisty roads in 90+ degree heat and it ran great. Car starts as it should and shifts fine. Passed emissions test on 11/5/2015 – good for 90 days, registered a couple days later so CA registration good for a year! May be interested in a trade but whatever I trade for must be street legal.

Some Quick Details –
1984 Mercury Capri 5.0L with Holley 4 barrel carb. and 5 speed manual transmission. Has 159,xxx miles. Engine was supposedly rebuilt along the way but I have no way to confirm. The car has power windows, power steering, power brakes, heat, but not much else (no A/C). I bought this very recently and the car was being turned into a track car. Upgraded suspension including complete Maximum Motorsports Road & Track box and 8.8 rear end with Trak Lok are already installed. Has a clean, and clear title.

Cons —
Body is all there (no rust) but doesn’t look pretty
Paint is way faded on most of the panels (don’t expect to buff it out but good for a wrap)
Small dings and dents
Lower radiator support looks like it was bent and straightened
Front bumper cover has some cracks
Dash is cracked
Door panels are not in great shape
Headliner is just the card-board backing
All plastic panels are faded and scratched
Exhaust is there and sounds good but cobbled together
Steering column bearing has a touch of play (more annoying than anything else)
Power steering pump whines
Oil Pan is slightly leaking (no drops on ground but you can see oil on the pan)

Pros —
Body panels and frame are straight
No rust
SVE Recaro Replica seats (only about 3 months old)
Completely rebuilt carburetor (Holley 600 CFM — basically same as stock carb.) (less than 1000 miles)
Tune Up (less than 1000 miles)
*New Plugs
*New Plug Wires
*New Distributor Cap
*New Distributor Rotor
*New Serpentine Belt
*New Fuel Filter
Maximum Motorsports Road & Track Box (less than 3000 miles)
*Front Camber Plates
*Front Control Arm bushings
*Front Upper Strut tower brace
*Front Lower K-Member brace
*Steering Rack Bushings
*Front Sway Bar End Links and Bushings
*Extreme Duty Rear Lower Control Arms
*Upgraded Steering Shaft
*Complete Panhard Bar setup
*Race Springs Front and Rear
*Standard Torque Arm Kit
*Full Length Sub-frame Connectors (welded in)
Koni Red Adjustable Shocks front and Rear (less than 3000 miles)
Rear End has been upgraded to a rebuilt 8.8″ with 3.27 gearing and Trak Lok (Less than 2000 miles)
Upgraded Sierra Axles (less than 2000 miles)
Upgraded Trans Mount
High Torque Starter (less than 2000 miles)
225/50ZR-16 Continental ExtremeContact DW tires all the way around (80%+ tread)
New Inner and Outer Tie Rods (less than 2000 miles)
New Front Ball Joints (less than 2000 miles)
New Front Wheel Bearings (less than 2000 miles)
Brake Pads, Brake Shoes, Drums and Discs all over 60%

As you can see from the above, this car already has all the handling components and is a great current driver. Drive as is and also perfect for a future engine build or swap to become a track monster.

$4400 obo. Too many projects. May be interested in a trade but trade must be street legal. If interested, please text, call or respond to this ad. Thanks.

Jason (619) 600-7726