Ford (D) Capri 3000 GT
(1972 - 1974)
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The Ford Mustang had paved the way. Towards the end of the sixties, young people with and without families wanted a practical yet individual and attractive vehicle. This was true not only in America, but even more so in Europe. The marketing people at Ford took the lead and drew up a specification around the mid-sixties that read something like this: A sporty body in the style of a sports coupé, a comfortable interior with space for four adults, low production costs and sales prices, many customization options in terms of engines and equipment variants. In 1968, a prototype was secured for the first time and generated premature publicity; the Ford Capri was then officially unveiled at the Brussels Motor Show in 1969. And it hit like a bomb. This article looks back, sheds light on the technology and development over 17 years, shows the Capri in racing and on the road and is illustrated with many old and rarely/never seen illustrations, brochures and information.
The era of sporty saloons began with the BMW 2002. Opel launched its first attacks on the Munich-based domain with its Ascona 19 SR, followed belatedly by Ford with the Escort RS 2000. Audi was the last to push for a place in the 100 hp society with the 80 GT. In 1973 a comparison test checked whether the newcomer from Ingolstadt could catch up with or even overtake its earlier competitors.
The trend towards powerful, sporty-looking coupés suffered from the fuel problems of the time in 1974, but the example of the USA showed that the road racers were also in demand in speed-restricted countries. A good reason to take a close look at the most powerful coupé variants from Audi, Ford and Opel.
They played the dominant role in racing in the 70s: the BMW CSL Coupé, the Ford Capri and the Porsche Carrera. A major comparative test in 1974 examined the concessions that had to be made in terms of comfort for everyday usability and how much sportiness was still left in the most powerful production coupés.
From 1974 to 1977, Ford built the Capri II, which had slightly more space than its predecessor, but above all a larger trunk that was easier to access thanks to the rear hatch. Auto Revue tested a 1.3-liter version, which clearly lagged behind the sporty look in terms of performance. This article reproduces the newly edited original text and is illustrated with historical images and a sales brochure from the time.
The technology of the Ford Capri II (1974-77) was essentially based on its predecessor. Only the chassis was tuned softer and the body smoothed and equipped with a practical tailgate. This made the Capri not only more comfortable and pleasing, but also more streamlined. This test report from that time investigated whether the Capri was still competitive.
To this day, the Ford Capri is one of the best-known cars of modern times, even though more than 30 years have passed since the last model was built. With almost 1.9 million vehicles produced, the Capri is also one of the most successful cars of its kind. The sports coupé was never really powerful ex works, but those who wanted more power found it with Michael May. His turbocharger turned 108 hp into 180 horsepower. This driving report describes the Ford Capri II including the May turbocharger and shows it in many historical and current pictures. Sales literature and a sound sample round off the article.
Current market prices for Ford (D) Capri 3000 GT
Coupe, 140 PS, 2993 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1592 cm3
Coupe, 75 PS, 1699 cm3
Coupe, 90 PS, 1998 cm3
Coupe, 107 PS, 2293 cm3
Coupe, 107 PS, 2293 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
Coupe, 125 PS, 2550 cm3
Coupe, 50 PS, 1305 cm3
Coupe, 54 PS, 1293 cm3
Coupe, 60 PS, 1498 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1592 cm3
Coupe, 150 PS, 2637 cm3
Coupe, 150 PS, 2637 cm3
Coupe, 54 PS, 1297 cm3
Coupe, 72 PS, 1592 cm3
Coupe, 88 PS, 1592 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Ford (D) Capri 3000 GT
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford D Capri II 2.0 GT 1974 Sold Barons Sandown Park Sale (June 16, 2015) |
Capri II 2.0 GT | 1974 | Sold | Barons Sandown Park Sale (June 16, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri I 3.0 GT XLR 1974 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) |
Capri I 3.0 GT XLR | 1974 | Sold | ACA Kings Lynn Auction (June 18, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri III 2.8i 1973 Not Sold Coys Techno Classica 2015 (April 18, 2015) |
Capri III 2.8i | 1973 | Not Sold | Coys Techno Classica 2015 (April 18, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri I 1.6 L 1973 Sold Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 L | 1973 | Sold | Campen Randers (March 20, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri I RS 2600 1973 Sold Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) |
Capri I RS 2600 | 1973 | Sold | Auctionata Berlin Sale (August 31, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri I 1.6 XL 1973 Sold H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (July 28, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 XL | 1973 | Sold | H&H Classics The Donington Park Motor Car Auction (July 28, 2016) | |
| Ford D Capri III 2.8i 1973 Not Sold Coys 43RD Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 8, 2015) |
Capri III 2.8i | 1973 | Not Sold | Coys 43RD Oldtimer Grand Prix (August 8, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri II 3.0 1974 Sold Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (January 31, 2015) |
Capri II 3.0 | 1974 | Sold | Anglia Car Auctions Kings Lynn Auction (January 31, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri I RS 2600 1973 Sold Aguttes Lyon Sale (June 20, 2015) |
Capri I RS 2600 | 1973 | Sold | Aguttes Lyon Sale (June 20, 2015) | |
| Ford D Capri I 1.6 1974 Not Sold H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) |
Capri I 1.6 | 1974 | Not Sold | H&H Classics Donington Park (February 24, 2016) |
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