Wow! What a testament of how well Ford's Engineers built these Capris: V8 into an unmodified body !
 
I was of the understanding all Capri V6 got the corner strengtheners in rear EB corners, which had to be added to yours of course, being a 4 cyl body.
 
My Capri has been "strengthened" in the rear with very heavy multi leaf springs (4 or 5 leaves?) and I assume heavier front coils, as there's much less body roll than I've experienced from other Capris I've driven.
 
I wonder if a T5 out of an XF Falcon 6 cyl can be fitted with a special BellHousing to suit an Essex V6 ? (if anyone might know as I have the full kit out of an XF?)

If I ever modify my Capri (which I'm loathing to do as it's one of the last all matching numbers"Eleven Specials" in original condition), a Hydraulic Clutch like yours Keith will be top of the List ! 
 
The Cable Clutch is the perfect example of built-in/planned obsolescence to sell heaps of Cables compared to a Master & Slave Hyd Kit every 20 years !
 

Spud has a complete post about mounting a T5 to his Essex which also makes it Hydraulic clutch. All the race Peranas were made from 4cyl shells to keep weight down. Even acid dipped to take out more weight. Mine was not a race spec car though. It is original and not a reshell which is well documented in South Africa. At 280 hp and 9 kg heavier it’s not necessary anything over that and I’d be wanting more strength.

Thanks Keith

Just noticed it appears ur still running the orig Master Cyl setup as per std V6 , or do my eyes deceive me?

The brakes on the Perana were V6 but calipers reversed due to crossmember being reversed. They just had updated pads installed. The rear diff is a Borg Warner which had the same V6 drums fitted ( mines been changed to disks though). So same master and booster. Perana were known for going fast and not for stopping fast the brakes should be upgraded and I might do that and keep parts to send back to original if required.

Congrats Wiggy.
Nice to see a car in the hands of someone who appreciates it and understands what they have.
 
Better investment than Bitcoin if you ask me.

You're right Deano.  What madness to spend hours setting up an account to buy something "unreal", not be able to spend it, and have to wait hours to process its sale when the "**** hits the fan".
 
Getting back to "cars as investments", I had a mob of mates swearing theyd pay me MORE than double the going rate for a V6 Capri as soon as I bought mine 4 years ago. One of them actually wrote me out a cheque which got me thinking: "I DID BUY THIS TO FLIP IT" but just that drive from Ballarat to Mt Eliza made me fall in love with
"Wild Stephanie Plum" (New Jersey Bonds-woman played by Kathy Heigl) as I call my Wild Plum Capri !
 
It would have to be Bill Gates type money before I'd sell ANY of my 19 cars
 
So yes,  any RARE car is WISE INVESMENT and a Toy to Enjoy while we want to enjoy them; then sell when it's time.
 

Appreciable asset. I’ve had the Perana almost 4 years now. I drive a truck most of the time. If I bought a new car for the same purpose it would be worth nothing now.
And you can work play and tinker with them. Can’t really do anything with new cars now.

If you want to look at it’s full story you can visit the Facebook page of it here under Keith’s house of Capris. Or African Muscle car forum and search term Another yellow Perana or Capri Perana V8. Both topics are concentrating on Peranas but mostly on this one. I must thank many in South Africa for giving me info on it for without it I would be always questioning its authenticity they have also helped me help others sorting their cars out. It’s numbers don’t match as it has a BG 171 motor from another Perana but it’s body is definitely an original Perana. African Muscle cars is a great forum but it has dropped off as all forums seem to nowadays. Please visit though and enjoy. Some of their cars astound me. Keith.