I think you should go for it with the capri!
Half decent projects can be had for approx 1500 quid, you only live once
This time next year I should have a decent wedge of cash in my bank and the first thing I'm doing is getting my grubby mitts on a capri, don't you worry about that
Would kill for a Tickford, Crayford or an RS3100, but a 2.8i will do me nicely