Classic Ford

Fresh Steel

Fresh Steel
Simpler is better, reckons Jacob Cooper, and his super-clean, tuned 2-litre Mk3 Capri on steels pays testament to that.

Alongside the many concours restorations we cover, it’s refreshing to see some of our favoured Fords are still being rebuilt on a budget, just like they were back in the day. Keeping it simple while gaining that optimum stance is often enough to turn heads and Jacob Cooper has done just that with his 1987 Mk3 Laser. He may be more familiar with modding BMW E30s, but it turns out Jacob is more than able to adapt his skills to a Capri, too!

“I’VE REMOVED ALL THE CAPRI’S SIDE TRIM AND OVERRIDERS FOR A SIMPLER, CLEANER LOOK”

“I’ve always been into modifying

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