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Godspeed is selling 1-1980 Mercury Capri GS This car was purchased from the original owner (A-Title). And has the Original Paint 8D (Medium Bittersweet Glow). Built in Dearborn Michigan, 3-Door Hatch GL, 2.3 Motor (Non-Turbo), 5-Speed, A/C, PS, PB, Interval wipers, Am/Fm Cass, With Power Amp Option, Center console with Display, Original Dash cover, Seats are super nice, Original carpet, Original Sunroof bag and strap down, Original TRX Wheels. This car has been sitting in a garage in Rochester Hills, Michigan its whole life and is currently in Canton, Mi (NO RUST) and Never in the snow. This car has the Original Paint and the original pin striping and is super clean. I have the Original TRX Wheels with the Original tires. The current wheels were added 10-years ago and will need some tires. This car is runs like a brand new car, this is a rare find. Look at all the pictures and you will see just how sweet this car is. I am adding to this deal to make it a Father and son Project car all you have to do is remove the 2.3 motor and trans and install this V8 Motor and trans. I am sure you could sell it at the 50th mustang show for 10K. You are buying a running capri and I am adding a complete V8, 4-speed trans, drive shaft from the wiring harness to the fuel lines, exhaust system, Turbo Hood with the V8 Cutout in the hood, plus the V8 Hood scoop, removed from a running 1982 Mustang GT with 66K. You will have everything you need to make this a 1982 Mustang GT Motor with 7.5 Slapper bar rear end to make this a correct V8 car. Call Godspeed Motorsports at 864-304-2658. We Have The Peace That You Need.

The car will need tires and you can drive this home.

This is the story of this car, and how I got the car. 1979 Christmas I had Purchased a 1979 Mustang Turbo, and when My family came over for christmas my cuz eric saw my mustang and fell in love with it. I told him what a great car it was and he test drove it, came back and said he was going to purchase one. I told him I spend more time working on the turbo set up then I do driving it, and just get a reg 2.3 motor and you will be happy. Well he liked the capri wide body better and the mustang and purchased this car. So here is that same car, it stayed in his garage for 33 years, and I have the car now. Sold As-Is!

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