The Ford Capri is a fastback coupé built by Ford of Europe and designed by Philip T. Clark, who had been involved in the design of the Ford Mustang. [1] It used the mechanical components from the Mk2 Ford Cortina and was intended as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. The Capri went on to be highly successful for Ford, selling nearly ...

For the first time since 1978, the Mercury Capri was the first Mercury without any Ford counterpart in North America. Derived from the Australian Ford Laser (sold in the United States as the first-generation Mercury Tracer ), the Ford Capri also shares drivetrain commonality with …

Aug 6, 2024 · With the Ford Capri nameplate returning to the road, we take a look back over the illustrious history of the Ford Capri from Mk1 to Mk4. The Capri entered its design phase in 1965, a...

Jul 10, 2024 · The first Capri generation (1969-1973) Long bonnet, chic bodywork, plus engines for every budget. In the shape of the first Capri, Ford achieved similar success in Europe in 1969, five years...

The first generation of the Ford Capri, dubbed the “Ford Capri Mk I,” was an instant success. Designed by Ford’s European division, it featured sleek lines, a long bonnet, and shorter rear deck.

Dec 22, 2022 · Ford tried to replicate the Mustang's success in Europe and introduced the sporty coupe Capri in 1969, although this car's performance didn't match those of its American sibling.

Aug 24, 2024 · The Ford Capri was first unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show in 1969, and became a massive sales success almost immediately.

1969, The Car you always promised yourself made its sensational debut at the Brussels International Motor Show. The inspiration came from Ford of America's phenomenally successful Mustang, launched in 1964. Initial sales exceeded the predicted demand by 100 per cent, because the Capri created a new breed of car on this side of the Atlantic.

Jan 28, 2019 · Half a century on, we take a look back at the history of the iconic Ford Capri, from how it first came to fruition, to what's to be found underneath the bodywork and how the car gained such a...

The first European Capri. Europe’s – or more specifically the UK’s – first car with the famous name was the Consul Capri, a coupé derivative of the Consul Classic introduced in 1961.