The last year of production for the Ford Capri was 1986. The Capri was a fastback coupe produced by Ford of Europe and was designed as the European equivalent of the Ford Mustang. It was a highly successful model for Ford, selling almost 1.9 million units across its 17-year production run. Although the Capri was not officially replaced, the second-generation Ford Probe was considered its successor after its introduction to the European market in 1994.
Contents
- What car replaced the Ford Capri?
- Did they make a V8 Capri?
- Was there a V8 Capri?
- How much is a 1970 Ford Capri worth?
- Is the Ford Capri coming back?
- How much is the new Capri?
- How much is a 1972 Capri worth?
- What was the Ford Capri called in America?
- How much is a new Ford Capri?
- Did Ford Capri ever have V8?
What car replaced the Ford Capri?
The Ford Probe
The Ford Probe that arrived in the late 80s is considered the Capri’s replacement by many, but we think you’ll agree that its design isn’t quite a match for that of the legendary Capri. For this reason and ouite a few others, the Ford Capri still holds iconic status.
Did they make a V8 Capri?
Hailed as one of South Africa’s fastest sports cars at the time, the Capri Perana V8 was the product of Basil Green Motors, a company based in Johannesburg.
Was there a V8 Capri?
Yep, that’s right, the choice of a stonking great V8 under that iconic bonnet. Well, this Capri V8 certainly bridges that gap. Go back far enough though and you’ll discover that the Capri did technically get a V8 in the form of the Perana but numbers were sorely limited and it was only available in South Africa.
How much is a 1970 Ford Capri worth?
All 1970 Ford Capri body types
| Year | Make | Average value |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Ford | £ 14,600 |
| 1970 | Ford | £ 16,700 |
| 1968 | Ford | £ 16,700 |
| 1970 | Ford | £ 29,500 |
Is the Ford Capri coming back?
Ford is poised to resurrect the hallowed Capri nameplate for its second electric crossover on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, which has appeared in public for the first time ahead of a launch next year.
How much is the new Capri?
Now, a prototype of the new motor, set to cost around £40,000, has been spotted out and about near Ford’s factory in Cologne, Germany, as testers took it for a spin nearly 40 years after the last one rolled off production lines in 1986.
How much is a 1972 Capri worth?
The Ford Capri 1972 prices range from $2,090 for the basic trim level Coupe Capri Deluxe to $5,610 for the top of the range Coupe.
What was the Ford Capri called in America?
Mercury
From 1979 to 1986, the second generation Capri became part of the Mercury model line as a U.S. built pony car. From 1991 to 1994, the third generation Mercury Capri was a roadster manufactured by Ford Australia and marketed outside North America as the Ford Capri.
How much is a new Ford Capri?
Now, a prototype of the new motor, set to cost around £40,000, has been spotted out and about near Ford’s factory in Cologne, Germany, as testers took it for a spin nearly 40 years after the last one rolled off production lines in 1986.
Did Ford Capri ever have V8?
It’s impossible to talk about South African automotive history without mentioning the Ford Capri Perana V8. How the Perana – a privately-built but Ford Motor Company-sanctioned model – first came to be started a few years prior to its limited 1970-1972 production run.
