The many, MANY failed Ford Capri Reboots!

The Ford Capri was a flash of American excitement when it hit European roads in 1969, but like so many fashionable things, it was quickly overlooked as customers rushed to the next shiny thing. Ever since the last Capri update in 1978 Ford have been struggling to create a new Capri. This is the story of some of the alternate Capri designs, blind alleys and yes, concepts that were supposed to relight the Capri flame. I couldn’t have made this video without Steve Saxty and his excellent Ford books sitting behind me. There’s a link in the description if you want to learn more about them. This is the story of the many, many failed Capri reboots!

More information on Steve Saxty's excellent books about Ford of Europe's history: https://www.stevesaxty.com/

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Steve Saxty – Secret Fords Volume 1
Steve Saxty – Secret Fords Volume 2
Steve Saxty – Secret Fords RS Icons edition
Steve Saxty interview
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