Wife prefers the Bentley.

KLM · 16th September 2016, 20:46

My wife prefers driving the Bentley in preference to my Rover 75.
She say's it reminds her of her old ford Capri.

Kev.

Gino · 16th September 2016, 21:51

Does that mean the Bentley has poor handling/braking like the Capri?!

In all seriousness, my step mum had a 2.8i special & it was fantastic, she never let me drive it though. I should imagine the Bentley would leave the Capri standing though.

Dallas · 16th September 2016, 22:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLM

My wife prefers driving the Bentley in preference to my Rover 75.
She say's it reminds her of her old ford Capri.

Kev.

I would also prefer driving your Bentley

your wife has good taste.

Those curvy sleek windows and that long nose could easily be mistaken for a Capri, its just missing that bonnet bulge.

Tenesmus · 16th September 2016, 23:22

Don't like the colour much.

The Bentley that is, not your wife.

Mike Noc · 17th September 2016, 07:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by KLM

My wife prefers driving the Bentley in preference to my Rover 75.
She say's it reminds her of her old ford Capri.

Kev.

Can't say as my Capri ever reminded me of a Bentley.

Kennyeth · 17th September 2016, 07:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gino

Does that mean the Bentley has poor handling/braking like the Capri?!

In all seriousness, my step mum had a 2.8i special & it was fantastic, she never let me drive it though. I should imagine the Bentley would leave the Capri standing though.

And no power like the 1.3 Capri that I had, it looked the part ok, White with Black vinyl roof but crappy engine.
Ken.

mininuts · 17th September 2016, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Kennyeth

And no power like the 1.3 Capri that I had, it looked the part ok, White with Black vinyl roof but crappy engine.
Ken.

When we all had Minis back in the day, one mate of mine decided to go down the Capri route. He bought a Mk3 1.3L, what a shockingly poor car it was too, had a job keeping up with a Mini 850.
He soon saw the light and, a couple of months later, he rocked up in a 1275GT

Nice Bentley too, also not sure on colour but a fabulous car all the same. What with you and Parker, there could be a Bentley sub club within the 75/ZT club.

Plezier · 17th September 2016, 09:07

I just do understand this FAD of dark and drab shades on modern cars

. Sorry I have no idea as to what model Bentlly that is but applaud the curves

much .......................... MUCH better than a lot of the modern clone like boxes foisted upon the public.

Just how it does not have the dreadful angular lights to spoil the nice flowing lines

.

2.8jonmy · 17th September 2016, 09:08

She has Good taste and clearly an understanding of style, handling and pedigree.

Totally unbiased capri owner.

2.8jonny

Dallas · 17th September 2016, 10:09

I think your wife must know more than she is letting on...

The new 2016 Ford Capri looks more like your Bentley than the Bentley itself.

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17th September 2016, 09:08	#9
2.8jonmy Regular poster Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Redruth Posts: 79 Thanks: 18 Thanked 12 Times in 7 Posts	She has Good taste and clearly an understanding of style, handling and pedigree. Totally unbiased capri owner. 2.8jonny

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	I think your wife must know more than she is letting on... The new 2016 Ford Capri looks more like your Bentley than the Bentley itself.