Feature Car: Al Vella’s Ford Capri

Al Vella is no stranger to drag racing or to Street Machine’s Drag Challenge. But his latest Capri build will decimate everything he’s achieved before, thanks to its monster 468ci naturally-apirated small-block build and light weight carbon panels.

Making a stout 1000hp, this little British coupe runs on 15x14in rear wheels and 315 radials. Despite all the horsepower and racing influence, the car has been beautifully finished, with the panel work handled by the talented crew at Image Vehicle Manufacturing.

My shoot was featured in the November 2024 issue of Street Machine.