Ford Capri - 50 Years On

It was the year man walked on the moon for the first time, the legendary Woodstock festival took place and the very first Boeing 747s reached for the skies. In that same year, half a century ago, Ford’s Capri hit Europe’s roads for the first time.
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[@paulx7540]

Dear Ford, please build a new Capri.

[@LukeBeasto]

A hybrid sports car would be ideal to have the Capri name!

[@themightydash1714]

It'll be a long wheel base Puma... you know the little coupe the bought back as an SUV crossover :/

[@F1ll1nTh3Blanks]

Don't!!!! After what they did to the Puma they can't be trusted to re imagine classics anymore.

[@davyboy888]

@@LukeBeasto OMG NO !!! The Ford Capri was a politically incorrect rebel with a big engine that meant business on the road and the track. If it ever returns, it needs to pick up where it left off.

[@LukeBeasto]

David Neilson Wont happen because the EU laws on emissions so the next best thing is as I said before!

[@bnai1000]

Glad to see that Ford truly does value it's heritage. The Capri is a very special car for many people

[@aldof.2966]

Is it a VW i5 ?

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

Proud owner of a 1975 MkII 3000 Ghia. The Capri has been, still is and will forever be my favourite car in the world. My Capri has been in my family since it was new and i have sworn to myself that i will never, ever sell it.

[@eudaldguell3004]

2.8i, one of the best cars ever

[@mso8190]

So when is Ford building a new one? A fun, affordable coupe would fit nicely in Ford's model line-up.

[@lffit]

hope so!

[@FirstOnRaceDayCapri2904]

But it HAS to be true to the original spirit of the Capri : RWD 2 door coupé No electric or hybrid bullshit

[@ConBeefdator]

hopefully the do it not look what they have done to the Puma an ugly SUV

[@Dzsevus]

So basically a Mustang? I personally don't see where between that and a Focus a Capri could fit

[@mso8190]

@@Dzsevus Mustang isn't small. I was thinking more like a competitor to a 2 series coupe.

[@jdhaynes9887]

I owned 11 of them in the 70's, I still have one today

[@JohnTurner678]

I own a 1971 mk1 3l, albeit currently being restored... this makes me more determined than ever to get it done!

[@stevefowler2112]

My Dad had bought a new '66 Mustang (C code coupe)...when the Capri's rolled into the showrooms in the early 70's we test drove one...I didn't yet have a drivers license as I was probably only 14ish but was already a pretty good driver so my Dad let me drive it on our test drive (yes that was back in the day where the dealer just handed you the key)...it drove very good and was pretty darn peppy. We both thought Ford would sell them like hot cakes but it never really did.

[@petermcelvogue7521]

We need a new Capri in our lives. Everything out there just can't hold a candle to the character of what that car delivered. We like the mustang don't get us wrong we just want a stripped out lightweight smaller version with a N/A V6 rear wheel drive coupe. Please👍👌

[@psrfpsrf]

I start my apprenticeship at Ford Cologne just after the start of the production of the Capri in 1969 too and was in employment with Ford for about 49 years. I saw a lot of Ford Models during and after the Capri production. But not me alone, a lot of colleagues which were contemporary witness of the Capri production from 1969 - 1984 get goos bumps and wet eyes see and remember to the Capri. And also not me alone answer "I had one and I love this car". It was for me by the way the first "new buyed car" after my apprenticeship and the first earned money. A Capri '73 1.6 XL.

[@psrfpsrf]

@David Galea Hello David, I have this video of the Capri Production, no doubt. But knowing Cologne Plant well, this vid presents different areas, which you can see on Google Maps in the north part of the city Cologne, direct located at the river Rhine. First part if the vid presents engine production in the 1962 founded new plant W on the north west part of the whole plant area. Body stamping and welding was in Plant F and K and painting in K too. Plant U was at that time the galvanic plant for chromeplating of bumpers and also is until today the location of the central lab, where I was educated in material testing. Plant Y in the north was the final assembly of painted bodies with engines, axles, wheels interior. Plant R was the forge and aluminum die casting, where I was located after my education in total for nearly 30 years in the lab. In 2002 I got a new function in final assembly Y and until my retirement und supplier QM Service. Other plants are for transmission manuacturing. Today all the plants are doing more or less the same, apart from the chrome plating, which was closed with the introduction of plastic bumpers and by enviromental requirements for the whole automotive with their previous assembled steel, chrome plated bumpers. And to answer your question: I am not in the vid.

[@solarwave]

That's how I felt and still feel about the used '72 2000 I owned in the '80s. Special and fun car, for sure.

[@stuartbrear6537]

The 1971 Capri 2 litre ohc was my first new car. I paid just over $2100 cdn for her and it was the best money I ever enjoyed spending. My close friend bought the 1972 2.6 litre v6 and we tweaked the compression and induction so much that on a late night test run, we duly surprised a passing Dodge Superbee pilot as we pushed on to 100 mph.......then shifted into 4th gear! Great job Ford of Europe. I wish I could own one again.

[@mariuskub]

Thank you Ford

[@allaboutcars6440]

Built proud happy 50

[@felixkaller1481]

i just bought a capri mk2 from 76 last week. :D

[@tritratralalala2580]

Good luck getting spare parts! 😉

[@felixkaller1481]

@@tritratralalala2580 ah there are so many original parts, the bigger problem is the good old rust😅

[@tritratralalala2580]

Lol 🤣🤣🤣 like i said, good luck... there are no new parts!

[@tritratralalala2580]

@the man with the green cortina i got 74 taunus 2.3 gxl coupe you little muppet... but i also have an 72 BMW and 72 VW Käfer and now guess for which car you cant get original parts from the factory!?

[@chris425amp7]

@the man with the green cortina Capri club Evesham John's dear but he's got it.

[@javierjosechavezbenitez3707]

The Capri looked beautiful back then and does Right Now, impervious to the passage of time, even when the world is knocking at the door of 2020. And the same goes for its driving dynamics. Greatness never dies.

[@battifortesempre1432]

Pray Ford! Build new Capri! I have 1, from 1978, it is 2.8i, originally 2000 v6

[@alanmoley320]

A bit of advice Lucas,never sell it!

[@frankieford7668]

Still own one today....ive had several..over the years...The Capri was Sold in the United States by Lincoln Mercury, So we call them the Mercury Capri and the rest of the world calls it the Ford Capri.. The 2000cc Motor with the 4 speed manual....Was fun to drive...this guy is driving the one in this video like a delivery truck...i would take mine to 6000rpm on a regular basis and could get around my buddies yellow 2800 V6 with relative Ease....I think a Retro style Modern Capri would sell like hot Cake's....Eco-Boost 4 valve would be a perfect Match...We can only Hope...😯

[@panos323]

Nice old Ford's

[@howiehamburg1372]

Capri rules :-)!

[@colonelcatastrophe4821]

I'll tell you right now, this is no stock capri! Beautiful car never the less!!

[@ces69]

Owned 2 Mk1 3000cc Capri’s back in the day and a Mk 2 3000cc. All were wonderful cars particularly the 2nd Mk 1 which I rebuilt with a stage 3 cam shaft and stage 2 heads! Would keep up with Ferrari’s and Maserati’s of the day, a beast! To me the holy grail Capri is not the RS 2600 but the RS 3100! Now if I only win the lottery his week......

[@leepd1]

My brother owned a sky blue RS3100 in the mid 70s.. he raced open wheelers at the time and we used to tow it with the Capri, which seems sacrilegious now.. 49 were bought to Australia to race, and Ford changed their mind and sold them off to the public.. i cant imagine what it would be worth now.. you never see them anywhere.

[@gianlucapirro9054]

one of the best ford ever built

[@paultucker1272]

Happy birthday, Capri! I've had 4 Mk3s.......my first was an '87 1.6 Laser and then, when I could finally afford the insurance an '84 2.8 Injection Special, then an '87 Injection Special and then an '81 Injection. Whilst I'd love to see a new Capri (done right.....V6 and RWD) I'm glad we now have the Mustang instead.....although I couldn't wait for the RHD cars, so have an '05 V8 and a '99 V6 :)

[@B.Walker.]

Stunning

[@rnh9982]

Got myself a Ford Capri MK3 from 1979, made in Germany a few weeks ago, i love it!

[@makamvishnuvardhanan3009]

Only Ford... Just Ford....

[@IROCMAN666]

Happy Birthday fantastic car !

[@UberGewei1]

Thank you Ford, appreciated.

[@Mladjasmilic]

My grandparrents used to have V6. I was at Capri island.

[@glencheung1059]

My brother and sister owned 3 Capris before. Does that mean there is a new generation lurking around?😂😂😂

[@nigelw512]

I had a smile from ear to ear watching this. I loved them. I had a 1.6s. 2.0s and then went onto a Cavalier 1.6GSI. But could get used to it, so emptied my savings account when I spotted a Capri 280 Brooklands. How I wished I had kept it, but when you're young. Like others have said, Come on Ford time to make a modern version of the Capri.

[@santsu1785]

best car ever made btw i am mercedes fan

[@pintopunteruksmallford1035]

I have owned Capris continuously since 1993. My first was a lowly 1600 auto mk1, my current is a mk 3 V8. Best car ever.

[@pintopunteruksmallford1035]

@David Galea I sold that particular Capri to a local guy who had plans to turn it into a drag car. I have an hydraulic clutch setup in my current V8 with a mustang T5 gearbox. My previous V8 in Australia had an XR8 bellhousing (rare) with a cable clutch with a Falcon T5.

[@focus82grothm.84]

My favorite car, the Ford Capri. 💖

[@BernadetteBLL]

The original classic capri was more appealing wish I still had mine

[@cassandralesh8536]

My dad had a 74. I remember riding in the back as a kid. I still remember the smell.

[@ShelbyBikeBoy]

I think I just shed a tear. I owned three Capris in my youth, and miss them crazy. Ford Europe…….well done! Great editing and photography. I was mesmerized. 💪🏻

[@ksiazkadochemii2615]

I have one 1.3 V4 myself and i really love this car!

[@modestomonteroferro9145]

I fall in love with this car!! Current sport ST’s and RS’s inherit the spirit of olds. As usual, wonderful video with Steve behind the wheel. Thanks @fordeurope.

[@chris425amp7]

Ford of Europe has pushed back the Ford Focus RS Mk4. 2022-2023 maybe or could be cancelled.

[@13bravoredleg18]

I'm still driving a 1984 Ford Bronco 2 with the 2.8Liter V-6. The Cologne engine is bulletproof!

[@Ssh52]

*The people* : make an amazing new Capri please *FORD* : * Builds FWD 4 door crossover * This is what you wanted, no?

[@grahamevans9606]

Had two. A 1983 2.0S in peppermint Green, and a 1983 2.8i in Graphite over silver. Both were fab cars....and so easy to work on.!!!!!!

[@lffit]

Had several wonderful fun car to drive still looks good today!

[@hifives2]

wish i kept mine , handled superbly

[@PlanetautoUK]

As cool as it was when it was launched

[@rolexr]

Wow....this RS2600 is just FANTASTIC !!! Supergeil das Auto - und echt schöner als ein 911er aus dieser Zeit !!!

[@hakonhelgesen7659]

The RS was Europes Shelby GT 350 or Boss 302.

[@sgoldens24]

I miss my 73 & 76 Capri ....thank you for posting !

[@lffit]

Had three in Australia a 3 litre in "True Blue" a veritable rocket, a green 1600GT and Red XL16OO, the wheels on the this one could be alloys offered by Ford at the time called "Contessa "

[@jacquespienaar4687]

Here in South Africa we beefed it up to V8 - the "Perana" . . . awesome piece of machinery (preferably in Gunston orange). What memories. Wish I had kept mine.

[@johnthomas9992]

I had the 2.8i in true blue, had many makes over the years but the Capri stands head and shoulders above the rest

[@leepd1]

My brother owned the model after this, the RS 3100, which had more power and handling options.. 49 were shipped to Australia in the mid 70s with a view to racing them, and then abandoned the idea and sold them off to the public.. fantastic car.. front and rear air dam, black leather upholstery.. tweaked by Ford in Cologne.. great little car,. and very rare in this day and age.

[@alanmoley320]

What a great video.captures how a capri makes you feel.no fwd pos is gonna do it for ya. Well done sir.getting another as soon as I've got the coin.a mk2 3000 is calling.

[@StephenSE9]

My favourite car of all time and still promising myself 50 years celebration should include 5000, 500 or even 50 new releases to commemorate the occasion.

[@jefforegon2916]

I had two American 1973 'Mercury' Capri (s?). My second and third cars at 17 and 18. I crashed them both :-( ... My friend crashed my first car, a 318 Gold Duster! I don't miss the Duster, but damn, I miss both of those Capri, they each had their own soul. One BR Green, and one silver with a sunroof. Thanks for taking me on this Capri journey 30 years later!!

[@user-vs8go1ny1q]

If this car were to be reissued and built today exactly as it was originally it would outsell everything

[@DrDuke-ic7oe]

Own a MK III, 2,3 S from 1978 since 20 years 😁. Will never give it away.

[@poodle559]

Thing of beauty.

[@tonerotonero1375]

Always liked the long bonnets. The style of this car aged very well.

[@suntravellers]

My parents ordered a brand new V4 one soon after I was born mid 69. I grew up in it until my late teens, when the poor thing had to be dismissed. I had all versions during the years, including a 72 RS. Still got a few, and saving more of them in the upcoming years for sure.

[@melvinhunt6976]

I.had one. It was a Mercury Capri!

[@Chris03121957]

My very first car was a 1973 Mercury (U.S.) Capri 2600. Loved that car (sniff). Thanks for the memories.

[@saddist1Gtown]

"more to come" "the next fifty years" Are those quotes cryptic? I hope so because I would love to own another Capri in modern guise.. I had a 2000GT series and it was one of the most rewarding cars I have owned too... Lacked outright sophistication but was equally eye-catching compared with Porsches and BMWs in many a night club carpark.

[@fubarmodelyard1392]

Still a beautiful design after all these years

[@AlanCocconi]

I had a 1974 Capri V6. It was my first new car. I put 100K miles on that car and the engine fell apart. Literally. But, the miles I got out of it were fun. Not sure I really appreciated the car, based on what I saw in this video. But that was 50 years ago. Thanks for the video!

[@EugVR6]

Best piece steve has ever done😎

[@speedfreak6683]

Für mich ist der Capri ab 1978 der schönste, besonders der 2,8i gefällt mir sehr gut.

[@mandyboose8983]

This V6 engine sounds amazing !!

[@jamesthunder7590]

Hello from Wildernes Sweden 🦉I like 1965-1973 USA Ford Mustang, and also i like❤️older Ford Capri 2,3V6 and Ford 2,6V6 Granada 1973-1975 , and also Ford Granada Injektion 1983-1985 2,8 V6 5 Speed manuell-TRX Weels.💣💥

[@xbioman7882]

I owned one of the first 50 Capri's imported to the USA. It had the 1600cc engine, so was a bit gutless. I later found a wrecked Lotus Europa and bought the engine, swapped it into my Capri. Upgraded the suspension with Koni shocks and a bigger sway bar. Surprised a lot of people in the hills of LA/Ventura County for many years.

[@KonBlo]

How about an all-new Capri RS?

[@greatbritannialine]

A gorgeous car with a gorgeous selection of engines (especially the Essex V6 3.0 or RS 3100 and the 2.8i) they are one of my favourite cars and it would be awesome if you made a new Capri, with a NA V6, maybe even a hybrid option if it was 100% necessary. I would definitely buy one as would many others.

[@p-jronkainen368]

Proper video👌

[@johnmclaughlin2845]

Come ford bring out an new generation Capri please

[@wyrazowfkp]

Better not. It would be front wheel drive, with a diesel or electric or a suv - not the coupe like the car was before :P A modern Capri is called...... Jaguar F-type :P The XK had the same rear window but was too big - F-type is like a modern Capri version - it would have to be simmilar price too :/

[@scottweeks4852]

The epitome of mk1 capris and fantastic video!

[@paulmuller8795]

Hatte selber 2 Ford Cabri, sollte Ford wieder bauen

[@jjefferyworboys8138]

I had 8 Capris .and loved them all. Please build another Ford.

[@flaneur75]

in 1981, I bought a '73 2600 for US$500. I was stepping up from a wrecked 70 Beetle, and the performance and handling was..well, I never looked back! I so wished I had hidden that car in a barn when I was done with it, so fun to drive, especially ina parking garages,

[@deanwoolston4794]

One of my first cars, and my favorite.

[@paulsehstedt6275]

I drove a Mrk III Ghia 2,8 V6 injection. It was more than fast and real Porsche and BMW hunter! The Danish police had two of them for motorway patrol!

[@davidbutler7005]

I drove the Mustangs and the Capri's of that time, Tough call. Mustangs had the power. European pony had the corners. Tie.

[@nickolasreeks4743]

Hands up who had a bag of cement in the boot to help keep the tail from wagging the dog????

[@vancecalvin4042]

I built an all out 76 Capri ll.. 2.8 V-6.. twin turbo, water injection at 15 lbs... Flaired out.. Porsche whale tail.. I bought it new.. A year later, I was building a real street racer.. I traded it for a 74 Pantera

[@thisisadebrown]

I know we have the Mustang now in Europe, but it would be great to see the pre-come together again as a budget coupe

[@petej3800]

I had a Mk 2 Face lift model 3lt, twin headlights, rear light clusters, put dip/ main beam in all 4 head lights and extra stop/tail and reversing lights in the rear look great gave so much more light at the front Metalic sky blue ish in colour, Chrome Rostyle wheels, looked good drove so well, a classic they should bring back the clasicc ford range as a tribute

[@jorgenascimento9710]

It's not capri but in 2 weeks I get my focus st delivered in the exact same color. Next week I say goodbye to my fiesta st that is not even one year and say good fortune to its new owner.

[@rossturnbull8632]

Always liked the Capri.. I owned an immac 2 litre laser but my defining memory of them was watching my bro spank the arse of a"mr I'm faster than anyone" fiat 130 tc mirafiori in one of his many 2.8 injection capri's he owned back in the late 80s early 90s.good times.

[@Mark-jy4qt]

1974.. my dad had a red and a yellow one.... the first car i ever was a passenger in 😍

[@nw8000]

Its the car I always promised myself...I still haven't delivered on that promise yet

[@carlm8821]

nw8000 Lucky for me, I did! My second car at the end of senior high...an orange ‘76 with rostyles, 2.3 liter, five speed manual and loads of fun! What I wouldn’t give for an ‘86 2.8 injection, or 280 Brooklands! You need to deliver on that promise sooner than later, they’re becoming a super rare sight nowadays :(

[@Squintanditsmint]

Couldn't agree more, great cars that really allow you to drive with all your senses. I love mine on road and track and seeing this makes me want to make it look as good.

[@easyka]

Best Carporn!!! Thank you Ford for this amazing,sexy car video.

[@peterbrown3508]

I miss all the capris ive owned

[@edwardjohnjames8168]

The car i have the most fondest memories of had two capris loved them both would love ford to make another as long as it looked like the original

[@idostern7986]

outstanding Car ....I wish to own one!

[@scottbrown7415]

There would probably be quite a bit of excitement in the enthusiast community if Ford were to license a reproduction bodyshell of the first generation Capri. The Mustang has been seeing renewed interest since the release of New shells.

[@TheTorqueMusic]

Have had 4 of them myself, and loved them all.. Would be nice with a MK4 ;-)

[@francispalmer9737]

I miss my MK1 3ltr GXL Capri`s i had a manual and auto also a manual 3000 E. ( not all at the same time) They all sounded and went great and in the mid 80`s when you over took a car that was it you were gone, fewer cars on the road it was more fun.

[@jamespatterson1783]

I recall when I was 14 years old, a young neighbor (much younger than my parents) allowed me to drive what must have been her brand new 1973 Capri. She was the only person in the "hood" who knew that I secretly took my father's 1971 Camaro Z28 out for drives while my parents were out for the evening with friends in Mom's car. Both (Camaro and Capri) were 4 speed sticks...amazes me to this day that I self-taught myself on a manual transmission! The Capri was an amazingly fast and light car compared to the Camaro, although I'd learn later on just how fast the Z was once I had a liscense and bought it from my Dad at age 17. To this day, I drive manual transmission cars - '06 Cayman S and '88 M5...spoiled I am!

[@euc131]

Lovely video - thanks. I had a 1982 2.8 injection for 10 years - always regret selling it! I know it still exists though which is cool.

[@thepub245]

Beautiful car, love the colour scheme.

[@johnshares444]

My favorite v6 2300 Zandvoort my place waar ik woon

[@karlp8484]

Such a clever blend of Escort and Cortina (Taunus) parts, you'd never pick it from the styling, especially with that looong low bonnet. Good for carrying the straight 3.0 L 6 cylinder from the Granada. Yowza.

[@hakonhelgesen7659]

A 3,0 straigh 6 Pinto engine was planned. But the 1973 fuel crisis killed it off before it came. Granada 3,0 was always the Essex V6.

[@demonrobertketchie5409]

Love my orange 1974 mk1.