Ford : Capri Mk3
1978–1986
Model Introduction
As the 1980s progressed, the Capri Mk3 became the last surviving rear-wheel-drive affordable coupe in a market increasingly dominated by front-wheel-drive hatchbacks. Yet it held its own, particularly in the UK, where it remained a strong seller and a cultural touchstone long after being withdrawn from other markets. The final edition 280 “Brooklands” in 1986 with its unique green paint, Recaro leather interior, and 15-inch seven-spoke alloys gave the Capri a dignified send-off. In total, over 1.9 million Capris were sold across all generations, and the Mk3 represents the model at its most mature and refined. Equal parts GT, cult icon, and working-class dream car, it remains one of the most recognisable and cherished Fords ever made.
Magazine articles (12)
Magazine Articles
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Something old, something new
Ford Capri 3000S
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Newcomers : Ford Capri X-Pack
How to make your Ford go faster. Henry Milton on the X-packs
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X marks the spot
LJK Setright on Ford's 3.0litre Capri X-pack - a boy racer slingshot with a difference
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Below-stairs bolide
It can top 130mph, it has a delicacy and balance of handling that turns winding roads into an unbridled pleasure - but the greatest virtue of this latest 2.8i flier, says LJK Setright, is that it reminds you but rarely of its origins as 'only a Ford Capri'
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Top Ten : Large Performance Car
Ford Capri 2.8i £8274
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Brand X
Using a stock 3-litre Capri as a basis, a sack-full of 'X' Pack components and a wallet full of green-backs, Brian Hopps has transformed his pride and joy into a race track refugee.
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The Specials
Ford's newly created SVE (that's Special Vehicle Engineering) department has heralded a return to some real excitement in the showrooms. But there's much more to it than that, as Graham Jones discovered while discussing the matter with SVE boss, Rod Mansfield
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Ford's Survivor
Ford now have two 130mph, 2.8 litre V6 coupes. Jeremey Walton drives the older
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News : Tickford Capri on sale
The exciting Tickford Capri first shown at last year's NEC motor show at Birmingham has now gone into production and will be on sale from early October, at a price around £15,000.
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Newcomers : Tickford Tornado
Tickford's dressed-up turbo Capri is in the showrooms. It's terrific but the hair-trigger power needs watching
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Capri RIP
After more than its fair share of reprieves, Ford's final version of the Capri will be launched in early March. Called the Capri 280 it is the 2.8 injection model with a distinctive paint job and additional odds and ends of trim
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Pistons At Dawn
Colin Goodwin and Brett Fraser - each armed with £750 and the noble desire to see his opponent ground into the dust - buy a couple of well used hot coupes and go duelling
