Capri 2L Laser. Yes, another one.
Two owners, last owner 20 years. Full ford service history to 1993 then independant Ford specialist since then. Last service was a major one 6 weeks ago - been serviced every 6000 miles since new. 3" thick service history. Even though its got 174,000 on the clock and is on the original running gear, apart from unleaded valve seats, it drives like a dream and engine oil pressure is just slightly below that of my reconditioned engine when new. Boot full of spares and enough service items to last a decade. Interior is all original, seats are mint under the covers and the original stereo still works.
Only downsides: The guy liked stickers and reflectors - the car was covered in them. They've all gone now. Oh and he liked red and yellow paint too. Drivers wing looks ropey although some of that is down to the fact he hammerited over repairs. He reckoned it is good for another 2 year which I think is about 3 years too optimistic. Passenger wing is saveable.
Thankfully the guy loved covering everything in grease. There is grease absolutely everywhere. As a result,the brake pipes are the originals and even have the factory paint on them and the only rot is in the wing tips.
Not sure where I'm going with it yet but at £500 with 11 1/2 month MOT and 3 months tax, it was a steal.
So much for not getting another one...