Designed as the European answer to the North American Ford Mustang, the Ford Capri hit the ground running at its launch in 1969 and became an instant success. Its visual appeal was complemented by its affordability, and it was accompanied by an effective marketing campaign with its byline that ‘this is the car that you had always promised yourself’.
In this book, motoring expert James Taylor covers all three marks of the Ford Capri along with all its variants, including motorsport, police and special versions. The book examines all the technical details in the different designs, including the three main engine variants - Kent, Essex and Cologne. The book combines technical detail with an analysis of the what the cars stood for in their day. It also discusses the economic context, including the rise in oil prices in the 1970s and wider developments in the car industry, including the introduction of hot hatches such as the Golf GTi which ultimately spelled the end of the Capri.
Accompanied by a wide range of colour illustrations, this is a concise but comprehensive guide to a car that came to define an era.
