1968 was the year that Ford took a leap forward with the launch of Britain’s own pony car, the Ford Capri. With its Mustang-inspired appearance and modern interior, it was an instant success with sales in excess of 200,000 in its first year.
Ford’s fastest ever production line continued to impress through the seventies. Prices were low enough to make the model affordable; 1300 models received fake rear air intakes so every car looked the part. In 1973 the 3000 GXL was a facelift on the Mark 1 model, with improved power at 136 bhp and more chrome than you could shake a stick at.
Buyer’s Guide
Specification
| Years Produced | 1968 - 1973 |
| Performance | 0-60 mph 9.2 sec / Top Speed 114 mph |
| Power & Torque | 128 bhp / 173 lb ft |
| Engine | 2994 cc V6 /12 valves |
| Drive-train | front engine / RWD |
| Transmission | Four speed manual |
| Weight | 1057 kg |
Valuation
| Launch | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concourse | £1,087.00 | £7,500.00 | £8,000.00 | £9,000.00 | £10,000.00 | £25,000.00 | £30,000.00 |
| Excellent | £5,000.00 | £6,500.00 | £7,500.00 | £8,000.00 | £15,000.00 | £20,000.00 | |
| Good | £3,500.00 | £4,000.00 | £5,000.00 | £5,000.00 | £10,000.00 | £15,000.00 | |
| Fair | £2,500.00 | £3,000.00 | £3,000.00 | £3,500.00 | £8,000.00 | £10,000.00 |
Interesting Fact
The last Mk1 Capri was actually produced eight months after the launch of the Capri II on October 31, 1974.
Mark Wilkinson, Managing Director Says:
“The Ford Capri was perfect for the seventies with its American influence, any red blooded male from Britain would have loved to own one. After all, what other car goes so well with a pair of flared trousers.”
