CAP Club Sponsors
CAP Club and its members would like to thank fellow club members Chris & Brian for their on-going support for our club and we encourage you all to support these wonderful businesses;
MOOREBANK AUTO GARAGE (mechanical/electrical/air.cond/pink slips) - contact Chris on (02) 9822-8422 or www.moorebankautogarage.com.au
CLASSIC SMALL FORD SUPPLIES (spares for all 1960 to 1980 small Fords) - contact Brian on (02) 9603-5333 (Minto, NSW).
TAYLOR PRINT (all types of printing) - contact Peter or Michelle on (02) 4732-2333 (Penrith, NSW)
CAP History
Back in 1983 a group of keen and dedicated owners of English small Fords formed a club called the New Anglia Prefect Cortina Club of Australia. The 'new' related to the second generation of Anglias and Prefects. The objective of the club was to promote the preservation and restoration of these small English Fords. As the years rolled by the Cortina became the most popular vehicle to be owned by members (the few Bathurst wins may have had something to do with this) and in the late 90's....... [read more]
CAP Cars
Anglia
While the first Ford Anglias appeared in the 40's Ford released the 100E in 1953. The 100E was available a2-door Anglia and a 4-door Prefect.Internally there were individual front seats trimmed in PVC, hinged to allow rear access. Speedo, fuel gauge and ammeter were placed in a cluster around the steering column and the gear change was floor mounted. Heater and radio were optional extras. Under the bonnet the... [read more]
Prefect
Again the Ford Prefect name had been on the roads for many years before the release in 1953 of the much redesigned Ford Prefect 100E. The old separate chassis had gone, replaced by integral construction and hydraulic brakes were used. The old side valve 1172 cc engine was retained. Externally it can be distinguished from...... [read more]
Cortina
The Cortina was without doubt one of Ford's leading lights. Produced for 20 years throughtin 5 generations Mark I to Mark V, all variants of the Cortina sold over one million units enjoying success world-wide. The Mk1 with it's famous 'Ban the Bomb' tailights ran from 1962 to 1966 and had many race and rally victories. Launched in September 1962 it was briefly known as the.... [read more]
Recent Events
Gnoo Blas Classic Held in February - wonderful weekend away out at Orange for a festival of all things racing, congratulations to Peter for recieving Best Ford of the festival awarded by Allan Moffat, for his beautiful green Anglia.
Grande Finale of Daylight Savings Held the 25th May - Great Day out for all that attended to Appin pub for lunch with a great cruise to and from the destination.
Family Picnic Day Held the 15th May - Bill and Joy put together a fantastic run out to Burragorang Lookout with a fun filled run through the country back roads of picton.
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CLUB MEETINGS:
Held 4th Wednesday
of each month (excl. Dec.)
from 8pm at Jones Park Hall
Cnr Banks & Burnett Sts
Mays Hill, NSW.
CAP CLUB UPCOMING EVENTS
MAY 2012
SUNDAY 6th - Wings Over Illawarra - Albion Park Rail Airport
SUNDAY 6th - Euro Motorfest - Entry off Elder street Lambton Park from 8am
SATURDAY 19th - British Ford Display Day - This is our clubs major event we host annually
SUNDAY 20th - National Motoring Heritage Day - Various locations, View CMC website
SUNDAY 20th - Invite from the 72-82 Ford V8 & Cobra Owners Club, Wakefield Track Day 8am to 4pm
WEDNESDAY 23rd - CLUB MEETING starts 8pm
JUNE 2012
FRIDAY 8th - SUNDAY 10th - CORTINA NATIONALS 2012 - ALBURY NSW, Contact the Club for details.
WEDNESDAY 27th - CLUB MEETING starts 8am
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