Still look new. Theres something fishy going on here. Tires are in excellent shape as well, no dryness or significant wear, despite being about ten years old. Garage kept since 91, runs and drives was sitting in a garage for 7 years with no use has a new fuel pump installed still needs a few minor things but excellent start for someone. I leased for the first two years on the condition that I could trade it in for a new one if I liked it. You for sure wont see yourself coming and going. The height comes to 50.20 in. This vehicle has a clean shifting transmission. I have a 1994 XR2 that I leased in December 1993. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety. Selling because it's too small for me to commute--I'm 6'4" and it's not.The good:- No smoke from engine, no leaks, no odd smells- Turbo works perfectly; about 8-10lb of boost under full throttle- Fresh coolant to -20F- New tires- Fully rebuilt AC system- All new disc brakes/rotors- New belts and hoses- New alternator- Pristine convertible top- Includes hard top- No rust or body damage- Tight, sharp shifting- New battery- Car cover included- No rips or tears anywhere on interior- Hard top in excellent condition- Rear defroster works- AC will freeze you out- Engine fires off first time, every time- All rubber in excellent conditionThe bad:- Driver's side headlight doesn't raise/lower every time- Passenger window works, but problem with switch- Door lock on passenger side is 'stuck'; cable needs to be unfrozen- Exhaust heat shield loose underneath- Front turn signal needs socket replaced- Needs a coat of wax on exteriorWe bought this car 2-1/2 years ago, and because I'm OCD about everything working, I've had the AC replaced, the alternator replaced, and the 'replaceable' stuff replaced. Copyright 2022 Mac's Auto Parts. 1991 Mercury Capri 2dr Coupe, White/, V 1.6 Automatic, 61218 miles, Calling all enthusiasts for this sexy and powerful 1991 Mercury Capri 2dr Coupe. Grey carpeting shows little to no wear too, impressive considering it has never been swapped out. While it served the original owner as a summer car all its life, it would also make for a cool, fun, and unique daily driver. Located between Lansing and Grand Rapids. That forced them to lose focus on the Capri, meaning that early examples of these also suffered similar problems that damaged their reputation. And to be a financial success, Ford Australia needed to sell a minimum of 25,000 per year between Australia and the US to merely break even. On highways, the vehicle is energy efficient and uses 28 miles/gallon of gasoline. I added RX2 anti-sway bars, driving lights, hardtop, '94 premium stereo, coin and cup holder, even the rear defog switch for the hardtop, as well as the switch for the fog lights. Average Retail $2,100. By the way, never pull the top to the windshield with the latch handle as it WILL break. Shop Edmunds' car, SUV, and truck listings of over 6 million vehicles to find a cheap A/C compressor recently installed. Check out Mercury lease specialsCheck out Mercury Capri lease specials. (Ford APAO) was given the corporate objective from its U.S. headquarters More than Just Oil Green Power that Moves Brake Late. The drivers side rear quarter panel needs to be replaced to really look good. Copyright 2003-2023 CARiD.com. We want you to enjoy your classic beauty safely. "Ital design". I remember a road test on the Capri when it was new, Car and Driver I think. Front end replaced as well and drives straight as an arrow on the highway. Runs great. Mercury One, it took the name of the sport coupe from Ford of Europe, rear wheel drive and selection of engines over the years that gave it, except of the 1600cc Kent four-cylinder, a good to better degree of punch. This car was inherited by my Wife from her Father. I sold it while it still had some value. The price of the 1991 Mercury Capri amounts to only $16,620 USD. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. This is one reason I love my Abarth. Fits Convertible Body Codes 76A & 76B Only. I leased a new 1993 non turbo in this color. Question type: Maintenance & Repair. Awesome 1990s colors. 1991 Mercury Capri uses 23 miles/gallon of gasoline in the city. You would need to drive this with a match satiny aqua windbreaker track suit combo and a head band. Rear bumper needs paint touched up. The only can that I have owned that never needed a repair other than the battery and plug wires. This 1991 Capri here on craigslisthas just over 64,000 original miles and is equipped with the desirable turbocharged engine and 5-speed manual combo. ( The Laser is marketed under a different name in the U.S. ) I also had one of those for a demonstrator and can tell you the 4 wheel drive Laser went like crazy. Used 1991 Mercury Capri Convertible. I do hope to drive one of these in the near-term, as they look downright tidy with the factory hardtop installed and are always way too cheap to ignore. My Miatas are better sports cars but the Capri with its bigger trunk and backseat (parcel shelf) is the better touring car. 3 listings Compare Mercury Capri to Related Models. I also had the removable hardtop. I always wondered how much shipping was on a low production Australian car. Continue with Recommended Cookies, 1962 Chevrolet Corvette3 days$33,750Bid Now, 1978 Chevrolet Corvette4 days$2,100Bid Now, 1971 Lincoln Continental Mark III5 days$3,000Bid Now, 1961 Volkswagen Samba Deluxe 23-Window8 days$5,000Bid Now. MPG. Turbo gives a nice blast of power. It has the 1.6 liter Mazda engine with four valves/cylinder, dual overhead cams, and intercooled turbocharger. It is neither inferred nor implied that any item sold by CARiD.com is a product authorized by or in any way connected with any vehicle manufacturers displayed on this page. Needs a paint job and 1 fender. 1991 mercury capri - taylors, sclees auto salestaylors, sc 29687ph: 8642442469web: www. Mercury : Capri XR2 1991 mercury capri turbo convertible $1,300 Hewlett, New York Year 1991 Make Mercury Model Capri Category Convertible Mileage 105000 Posted Over 1 Month Car Runs and drives very well. Pristine 1 owner w/ about 43K miles. (see pictures). Finding a good one today is becoming difficult, and finding an XR2 version is doubly so. The MX5 would cover the mile in 16.7 seconds, while the XR2 would complete the same journey in 16.3 seconds. Or subscribe without commenting. Add car to favorites. Scuttle shake and rattles like a Cavalier Convertible and nowhere near the handling of an MX5. This car has been garage kept, responsibly driven, and dealer-serviced from new and it shows. It seemed when new, most of them were automatics with the naturally aspirated powerplant. Theres a car near identical to this Mercury Capri XR2 parked around the corner from me, sitting on three flat tires. I love this car but the only problem is, is that there isn't a place that i can buy cheap parts for it. The front seats have seat covers as the original cloth is not in the greatest condition. Consequence: DISCHARGED TRANSMISSION FLUID MAY STRIKE THE EXHAUSTMANIFOLD OR THE EXHAUST PIPE AND RESULT IN A FIRE. 1991 Mercury Capri is manufactured in Australia. At no point did they come close to that target, so production ceased in 1994 after a mere 66,279 vehicles had rolled off the production line. USClassicMuscleCars 23.8K subscribers This car owner has her Mercury XR2 convertible clean and polished. Remember the FWD Lotus Elan? Power Windows AM/FM. I can check this out for anyone who may be serious about it, its an hour away. reserved. This comparison was the result of a July 1990 Road & Track magazine test of the Capri XR2i and the Mazda Miata. 1991 mercury capri xr2 turbo is a fast great car to drive, they are reliable to a very high mileage like import cars and still have plenty of power, we have owned both the standard and turbo models and have never had a problem out of them , the turbo model is much faster and burns more gas but is alot more fun to drive, not that the standard is no fun , because it is, I would reccomend. Glass is all clear and crack-free with the exception of the aforementioned hairline crack in the fog light lens. Vehicle is defect free. That said, if this Capri isnt hiding any evil secrets, sure, for $2,100, drive it to a couple cars and coffees, then sell it on to someone else who wants to experience the 90s all over again, or who knows, maybe for the first time. It looks like the paint on the bumpers has begun to fade, but this could be addressed when the dings are fixed. No warping, damage, cracks, adhesive marks, sun fade, etc. Copyright 2023 AutoDetective.com. as much power as it used to, but it gets goin' when you aren't payin attention. 4CLY. That is just one of the many oddities about these little cars, and the fact that they didnt sell in anywhere near the quantities that the Marketing Department expected means that finding a good one today can be a battle. Been stored in the garage most of the time I have owned it. Next, it wasnt a real sports car, not with front wheel drive, or at least that was the general opinion. Ford seemed to try and source from the best but picked the worse on the Capri though. Indeed, the Modern Capri (1991-94' model years) convertible was finally built in 1989, and it was truly reminisant of the classic British open sports cars of the 60's & 70's. This Mercury Capri roadster seated four and of course was ultimately assembled/built in Australia. The terminal issue was discovered as we were trying to sort out a puzzling mystery with the power steering, which is way too heavy on on side. Yup. The hoses had a tendency to then leak until they fell off, draining the car of its coolant. Im odd that way and probably why I drive a Fiat 500 Abarth as my daily now. Remarkable this Mercury has a turbo and the pretty owner knows how to drive manual. or 98? Keep me in the conversation via email. Winning bidder must send a $200 deposit via paypal within 24 hours of end of auction. Base Price $1,225. Ford Australia did learn from this, but unfortunately it was too little and too late. Notes: SYSTEM: AIR BAGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED IN AUSTRALIA. Top is in ok condition, shift smoothly and is great on gas! To make sure your vehicle stays in top shape, check its parts for wear and damage at regular intervals and replace them in time. All rights reserved. The mileage represented on this vehicle is accurate. No scammers, morons, or tire kickers, please. Cash talks, bullshit walks.