Readly RF Feb 20

up my grandparent’s lane, I soon learnt a valuable
lesson about bearing wear as the bottom end selfdestructed
and swiftly exited through the side of the
block and sump.”
We imagine that let go with a bit of a bang!
“Most wouldn’t have found it funny but the way I
see it, there’s no point dwelling about it, you just
have to live and learn from such things.”
Safe to say the second time around Jordan
checked and double-checked every inch of the
current engine.
As already said, it’s still very much a work in
progress. “The few occasions when I’m not in the
workshop with the car in bits I’ll be at a show. I’m
part of the Duchy Capri and Classic Ford Club, and
we attend local shows with the Cornwall Ford RS
show and Wadebridge wheels being the main ones
and other than those we take part in car runs.”
We like the sound of car runs, a great way to
stretch the Capris legs. “It attracts a lot of attention
just like many Classic Fords do. It is the striking
colour that draws people in, well that and the fact
that it’s not the quietest may have a lot to do with it!
It can take me an hour just filling up with fuel due
to the number of people who want a chat or to take
pictures. I love everything about the car,” smiles
Jordan, “Whatever angle I look at it from, I love
it! From the retro interior to the long bonnet and
distinctive curves of the body. The best part is the
engine, perfectly matched to the car and me.”
There you have it, man and machine in perfect
harmony. We often hear the phrase ‘Homebuilt’,
and without a doubt, Jordan and his unique Capri
must surely be right up there with the best. With
more planned this already fantastic car will be even
more so this year. Embarking on a build of such a
scale at a mere 19 years of age is unprecedented,
by a self-taught true retro Ford fanatic! This Capri
being his very first to roll out of the Jameson
workshop we ask ourselves what’s next? n
TECH SPEC
FROM THE COVER
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION:
2900cc Cosworth 24v BOA, twin Audi
A4 K03 turbos, Bosch 440cc injectors,
homemade boost pipes, manifolds &
downpipes, 2.8 Sportex exhaust system,
2.8 cross member, power steering, EFI
fuel system, 2.8 Coolex rad and electronic
fan, homemade front strut brace, battery
relocated in boot, homemade engine &
ECU looms, Speeduino ECU & Spartan 2
wideband 02 sensor, recon type nine fivespeed
gearbox.
CHASSIS:
JBW 13” RS replica four-spoke wheels,
205/60/13 Maxxis tyres, 190Ib -2” front
springs, standard shocks, alloy roller bearing
top mounts +1”, 2.8 single rear leaf springs,
standard shocks, rebuilt standard front
brakes and calipers, rebuilt standard rear
drums, Landrover 110 master cylinder, pair
of 3:1 remote servos, full poly bush kit.
INTERIOR:
Early 2.8 Capri Carla seats & door panels,
LED instrument cluster upgrade, Kicker
4”x6” door speakers, JBL 6”x9” rear
speakers, JBL GTO 4000 amps.
EXTERIOR:
A custom mix of Ford signal yellow with a
dash of Ford signal amber, rear spoiler.
Q&A
DREAM FORD:
Mk1 Escort Mexico
FAVOURITE PART OF THE CAPRI:
The looks
ANYTHING THAT YOU WOULD HAVE DONE
DIFFERENTLY:
Most things probably but I’m well pleased
how it’s turned out.
See our behind the scenes footage on Instagram: @retrofordmagazine
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