The Ford Capri was first introduced in 1969. It was a two-door coupé that aimed to replicate the success of the Ford Mustang in Europe. The original design of the Capri is credited to American designer Phil T. Clark, who also worked on the Mustang .
The Capri went through several generations and updates throughout its production. The second-generation Capri, known as the Capri Mk II, was introduced in 1974. The third-generation Capri, known as the Capri Mk III, was unveiled in March 1978. It remained in production until 1986.
Please note that the Ford Capri had different engines and trims available throughout its production, and there were variations in different markets.
Contents
- How much is a 1970 Ford Capri worth?
- When did Ford stop making the Capri?
- What car replaced the Capri?
- What was the Ford Capri called in America?
- Did Del Boy have a Ford Capri?
- Did Ford Capri ever have V8?
- Was the Ford Capri fast?
- Was the Mercury Capri a Mustang?
- Was there a V8 Capri?
- How much is a 1970 Ford Capri?
How much is a 1970 Ford Capri worth?
All 1970 Ford Capri body types
| Year | Make | Average value |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Ford | £ 14,600 |
| 1970 | Ford | £ 16,700 |
| 1968 | Ford | £ 16,700 |
| 1970 | Ford | £ 29,500 |
When did Ford stop making the Capri?
In total, 513,500 Capri/Capri IIs were sold from 1970 to 1978 by Lincoln-Mercury. At its peak, yearly Capri sales in North America were the highest for any import vehicle (except for the Volkswagen Beetle). Ford of Europe continued production of the Capri for another generation, through the end of 1986.
What car replaced the Capri?
Ford Probe
The Ford Probe that arrived in the late 80s is considered the Capri’s replacement by many, but we think you’ll agree that its design isn’t quite a match for that of the legendary Capri. For this reason and ouite a few others, the Ford Capri still holds iconic status.
What was the Ford Capri called in America?
“The Capri was restyled as a hatchback for 1975, and the car continued to be sold through 1978 in North America. 1979 Capris were based on the new Fox platform Mustangs, built in the United States and (finally) badged as Mercurys. U.S. Capri production continued through 1986, when Ford decided to kill the car.
Did Del Boy have a Ford Capri?
Yep, Del’s lurid green 1980 MkIII Ford Capri that first appeared in the 1991 episode, “He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Uncle”, is for sale, and the auction house selling it reckons it’ll fetch between £24,000 and £28,000. The saucy old gits.
Did Ford Capri ever have V8?
It’s impossible to talk about South African automotive history without mentioning the Ford Capri Perana V8. How the Perana – a privately-built but Ford Motor Company-sanctioned model – first came to be started a few years prior to its limited 1970-1972 production run.
Was the Ford Capri fast?
These were followed by Ford’s 2.0-litre Essex V4 (with 93bhp) and the range-topping 138bhp 3.0-litre Essex V6, both of which made the Capri capable of speeds in excess of 100mph. Ford entered the MkI Capri into the European Touring Car Championship in 1974, spawning its final, and fastest, iteration; the RS3100.
Was the Mercury Capri a Mustang?
The second generation Capri was a slightly reworked and rebadged third Generation Mustang at its essence. With production starting in 1979, it served as a companion and cousin to the four-eye Fox Body Mustang until 1986.
Was there a V8 Capri?
Yep, that’s right, the choice of a stonking great V8 under that iconic bonnet. Well, this Capri V8 certainly bridges that gap. Go back far enough though and you’ll discover that the Capri did technically get a V8 in the form of the Perana but numbers were sorely limited and it was only available in South Africa.
How much is a 1970 Ford Capri?
The Ford Capri 1970 prices range from $2,090 for the basic trim level Coupe Capri Deluxe to $4,070 for the top of the range Coupe.
