Ford (D) 26m 2600
(1969 - 1971)
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When the then still unknown Walter Röhrl set the fastest times in a Ford Capri RS 2600 at the 1972 Olympic Rally, the organizers believed it was a measurement error. Röhrl drove a Ford from the tuning company Kleint R.S. in his first rally season. One of the rare sister cars has survived and is now being restored by trainees with a difficult social background in the same way as Röhrl's car at the Olympic Rally. This article reports on the restoration project and the history of this very special Capri.
At the end of 1970, Ford Cologne decided to build high-performance models for fun and sport itself in future and to sell them through a network of selected dealers. The first product of the Ford subsidiary AVO was the RS 2600, a 150 hp Capri for DM 16,000. In the first test, the hot-rodded Capri revealed its sporting talent - as well as an almost unquenchable thirst.
At the end of the 1960s, Swiss engineer Michael May launched a turbo kit for Ford engines that was suitable for everyday use, long before BMW, Porsche and other suppliers. First installed in the Ford 20 M RS, it soon spurred on the Capri in particular to produce more power. The magazine 'hobby' was able to test two Capri Turbo models in 1971 and was impressed by the performance that could be achieved. This article reproduces the original wording of the test at the time and shows the technology and vehicle in pictures.
Faster, sportier and tougher - the Ford Capri RS 2600 converted all those doubters who had previously denied that the Capri was a sports car. And it was also reasonably priced, especially compared to a Porsche 911, which it was on a par with in terms of performance. At least that's what Auto Revue reported after its test drives. This article reproduces the original wording of the test report at the time and shows the car in historical photos and the original sales brochure.
Current market prices for Ford (D) 26m 2600
4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
Coupe, 150 PS, 2637 cm3
4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) 26m 2600
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Capri I RS 2600 1970 Sold Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2015 (November 14, 2015) |
Capri I RS 2600 | 1970 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions NEC Classic Motor Show Sale 2015 (November 14, 2015) | |
| Ford GB Capri Mk I RS 2600 1971 Sold Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 21, 2017) |
Capri Mk I RS 2600 | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams The Spa Classic Sale (May 21, 2017) | |
| Ford Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé 1971 Sold Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023) |
Capri RS 2600 Competition Coupé | 1971 | Sold | Bonhams Les Grand Marques du Monde à Paris (February 2, 2023) | |
| Ford Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé 1971 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
Taunus 20M 2600S XL LHD Coupé | 1971 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (August 23, 2014) |
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