Links Page
Need some parts, cars, advice, history of the Marque or just a browse?
Well try the sites below and they should be able to help! They inlcude useful contacts in the world of Fords.
More links will appear over time so keep watching and if your interested in linking to/ from our website, go to Contacts page & send us an email. Some already have now we're established!
Our website sponsors:
Phone Matt & Gemma on 01323 301 022 or 07921 102 629
Their into all the old 70's & 80's Fords and not just Capris. As they have now expanded their stock range, they have moved into more modern Fords (1990's) so iff you need a chrome dashboard switch to a MKII Mondeo parcel shelf, give them a call.
www.retrofordinternational.co.uk
Companies used by club members who have given a good service and product and who would recomend their services: (open to club members only - please email)
Parts:
Retroford International, East Sussex (Capris & Fords) 01323 301 022 and 07921 102 629.
Good level of customer care, product knowledge and professionalism.
Fostek Engineering, Northumberland (axle parts) 01670 734 594.
Good level of customer care, product knowledge and professionalism.
Gaskets Direct Limited, Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire 01924 406 088
A company who specialise in all things seal and gasket related. Honestly, they have almost everything and their website is so easy to use you just pick your manufacturer, then car & then engine & thats it - its great. Log onto:
www.gaskets-direct-limited.co.uk
and check out their site along with prices. With regard to P&P as this will depend upon the order you'll need to contact them. They also take Paypal for all you Ebayer types!!
Bodywork and restoration:
Restore-A-Ford, East Sussex: 07717 861 139
When it comes to metalwork/ bodywork Restore A Ford are very good. Run by Stuart, an ex-Ford body man, who is turning out some pukka work for reasonable prices.
He is busy, but will always be happy to quote. They say perfection takes time and thats only because he's really good and doesn't rush the job. He's always in demand and so always busy, its well worth the wait if you want that top notch finish. Their website says it all really and is slowly being updated as Stuart prefers a grinder and welder to a camera and computer!
The site now has more cars displayed on it as when one restoration ends, another begins and so the site is updated.
Mechanics:
Coming soon: Olie (Green/ Green 2.8i) ios starting a new garage business on the south coast near Brighton. The garage workshop will have all the usual things needed, ramps, rollers, tea etc... catering for all makes, models and types, but especially classic Fords.
Official lauch BBQ to be on Saturday 8th May and we are sure the turn out of classic Fords will be good.
Name is currently not announced and a website is on the way, so I'll announce the event, business etc... asap and put up some piccies of the place as well.
website address due in May
Websites, clubs & stuff:
Mark Swetnams’ seminal website forum for all things Capri:
Another great bunch in the South East are the bods in Surrey Capri Club. You’ll probably have seen Kev’s red MKI with the blower over the years. Their website is:.co.uk
www.surreycapriclub
Kevin from Surrey Capri Club set up a good forum a while ago now at:
As many of you will already know he has organised Capris at the Ace in early September. Its on again this year, but you have to log onto the right site to register for a parking space and found out all the details :
Another great forum is Capri Power which can be found at:
Other sites of interest include:
Loads of cars for sale, club details and much more, well worth a visit:
www.carand classsic.co.uk
Good site for looking at motors for sale, events, auctions etc...
www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk
Great site for clubs, shop, autojumble etc...
www.motorbase.com
For a good really mixed site dedicated to the Blue Oval have a look at:
www.interford.co.uk
This site covers the history of Ford in the earlier years and though based in the US it is quite interesting.
www.oldcarandtruckpictures.com
Ford Fair at Silverstone, say no more?!
Want to know about the limited edition Capri MKIII models? Click on the link below for a quick guide to them:
www.fordcapri.co.uk/mk3/specials/specials.htm
Message from our sponsors
The 'RETROFORD INTERNATIONAL' website, now a few years old, is certainly is proving popular looking at the genuine hit counter!
Despite the large amount of stock we carry, its regularly updated and has many photos. Parts are being listed on it but if it has an N/A listed against it, then we are currently out of stock.
We also have an ebay shop which is obviously worth checking out as well and normally carried about 1000 items, though give us a call anyway.
However, updating both sites as well as doing everything else for the business obviously takes time, so please bear with us. Please keep looking and any queries you have either email us through East Grinstead Capri Club website or our website through the link below:
www.retrofordinternational.co.uk
Page updated 19th May 2010