vin / chassie numbers for capri 70/71 GT ?

GTPaul · 08-05-2007, 10:48 PM

vin / chassie numbers for capri 70/71 GT ?

looking at a capriGT for sale locally and Im not sure if its legit.
just wondering what vin/chassie numbers I should be looking at.
it does have a 3100 so its not an original motor (pertty sure).

caprispecial · 09-05-2007, 11:41 AM

The model number for a 70gtv6 is 13018, for a 71 its 13118, for a 72 its 13218. One of these numbers should be on the vin plate. Then see if theres a number on the vin plate that matches with the body number and engine number. Tell us the result for further deciphering. Cheers, ron.

R0BD0G · 09-05-2007, 07:42 PM

know what it is for a 69?

GTPaul · 09-05-2007, 07:50 PM

cheers for the reply Ron.
Will be asking a few more questions from the seller.
as its got fiberglass front guards, and modified drive train (engine all the way back to diff) Im sorta wondering just how original it is. really nice car tho' trying to make my mind up fast, as tyre kicking wont get a capri under the carport 8)

GTPaul · 09-05-2007, 08:30 PM

PS theres 1 very similar on ebay at the moment for $14.5k a lot less that what the 1 in SA is going for and better condition too. Wish it wasn't that far away from me 8).

caprispecial · 09-05-2007, 10:36 PM

Kermit 73 the v6gt only came out in 1970. The 69gt is a four cylinder.
Gtpaul. If you buy a capri with fibreglass guards make sure it comes with a roadworthy or engineers certificate approving guard conversion. or you could run into registration hassles as the steel guards being welded on provide some strength to the front.

R0BD0G · 10-05-2007, 05:04 PM

lol

:um...well the numbers for the 69 gt anyway?

GTPaul · 10-05-2007, 05:39 PM

Im really surprised about the wealth of information on this forum, Ive used it alot over the last two years or so.
Im an ex MK1 escort lad inheriting my grandfathers car, was my first car even be4 I had my licence the 1100 was dumped and i put my brothers RS2000 motor and suspension in, SAS seats, Regency Park loved it so much it went back twice for 3approvals and a photo of my gearbox mount. Verry fast car and twice as good at stopping. Use to put it up against my friends V8's (XA GT, XB GT and a worked 308 statesman) and beat them every time. SOB!!

I always wanted a capri and hopefully it will soon be mine.

caprispecial · 10-05-2007, 06:20 PM

Kermit 73 the model number for a 69 capri gt is 13918.
Gtpaul. When you get it dont forget to post up pics. Cheers,ron.

R0BD0G · 10-05-2007, 08:16 PM

thnx!

GTPaul · 10-05-2007, 10:28 PM

was reading kermit73's addy for his capri and was wondering where the the super roo decals came from and what the history/significance was for them? anyone know?

outback_ute · 11-05-2007, 09:38 PM

I assume they were used to fit in with the Falcon GT when they were introduced with the XW

caprispecial · 12-05-2007, 01:24 PM

I would think the superoo sticker was just a sales gimmik. If the falcon won on sunday just imagine when you went into the showroom on monday and all the gts are wearing the same sticker. The glory rubs off on the whole range (falcon, capri, escort).