"Samantha's"
Restoration Page
Samantha arrived from Adelaide, Australia in early January 2003 and arrived at home on the 24th.
Her details are as follows:
| Model Number: | 116E - 1498 ccm Hubraum (RHD) |
| Chassis Number: | H39C099132L
H = Halewood, England 39 = Capri GT, Remote Gear Control C = 1963 099132 = Serial Number L = May |
| Paint Code: | AZ
Imperial Maroon, although currently painted Cherry Red |
| Trim Code: | A750
Black Vinyl |
These photos were taken on the first day I had her. I have already done quite a lot of work, mainly to bring her up to scratch for vehicle licencing.
They give some idea of the car.....
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Samantha has had a complete bare metal re-spray a few years ago and so the body is very sound.
Mechanically the 1500cc motor has been replaced with a 1600 crossflow engine, which goes very well. It still has the original gearbox and remote shifter.
I will be replacing the engine with the original unit at some time, but will not be one of the first changes.....
Click here for an ongoing diary of the restoration........