10. Ford Capri Perana
The most popular South African muscle car is the legendary Capri Perana. It was produced by Basil Green Motors, a performance car dealership from Edenvale, Gauteng near Johannesburg, South Africa. Basil Green was an accomplished racer turned tuner and dealer, so when Ford introduced their affordable, cool-looking Capri coupe in late 1969, he realized the potential. And soon, he introduced the Capri Perana. Basil took the 3.0-liter V6 Capri they delivered straight from England and installed a 5.0-liter Ford V8 from the Mustang. Also, to make the car handle properly, the Basil engineers modified the suspension, chassis, brakes, and steering. So, after some thorough work, the Capri Perana was born. The power output was around 280 HP.
In the lightweight body of the standard Capri, the Perana was able to reach 60 mph in just six seconds. Those characteristics made it a favorite with racecar drivers, so during the early ’70s, the Capri Perana dominated the South African racing scene. However, since it wasn’t Ford`s official product, no one knows the exact number of Peranas produced. But, the experts agree that Basil Green Motors delivered around 500 of them between 1970 and 1972.