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Ford Capri Mk. III 1.6 GL 1979

The Ford Capri was the Ford Mustang of Europe. A mind boggling array of options meant that the Capri could be whatever you wanted it to be; just like the Mustang. But the Capri was, in fact, a far more varied animal than the Mustang with engines ranging from 1300cc to 3100cc as well as a myriad of trim specifications. The most popular engine was the 1600cc unit but the object of most desire, was the three litre, in all variants from the 1969 Mk.I to the 1981 3.0S and latterly, the 2.8. The Capri was ready for a special preview in Bonn, Germany on 21st  January, 1969, and then went on to be released to the press on 24th January, at the Brussels Motor Show. There had previously been a press preview in Cyprus but Ford had requested that nothing about the new car be published until 24th January to coincide with the show. Surprisingly, this request was honoured and the Capri caused a sensation at the Motor Show. The model would stay in production for 18 years, from 1969 to 1987.