396 Ford Capri 3000GT (Mk.I Facelift) (1973)
Ford Capri 3000GT (1970-74) Engine 2994cc V6 OHV Production 1,172,900 (all Mk.1 + Mk.1 facelift)
Registration Number UUV 337 M
FORD UK
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The first Ford Capri was introduced in January 1969 at the Brussels Motor Show, with sales starting the following month, with the intention of replicating the sales sucess in Europe that the company was ebjoying in North America with its Mustang.
Under the new body, the running gear was very similar to the 1966 Cortina. The rear suspension employed a live axle supported on leaf springs with short radius rods. MacPherson struts were featured at the front in combination with rack and pinion steering which employed a steering column that would collapse in response to a collision.
The range continued to be broadened, with another 3.0 variant, the Capri 3000E introduced from the British plant in March 1970, offering "more luxurious interior trim" The Ford Essex V4 engine 2.0 L (British built) and Cologne V6 2.0 L (German built) served as initial range-toppers. At the end of the year, new sports versions were added: the 2300 GT in Germany, using a double-barrel carburettor with 125 PS (92 kW), and in September 1969, the 3000 GT in the UK, with the Essex V6, capable of 138 hp (103 kW).
The Capri proved highly successful, with 400,000 cars sold until 1970. Ford revised it in 1972. It received new and more comfortable suspension, enlarged tail-lights and new seats. Larger headlamps with separate indicators were also fitted with quad headlamps now featured on the 3000GXL model, The Kent engines were replaced by the Ford Pinto engine and the previously UK-only 3000 GT joined the German line-up
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Shot 09:06:2014 ar The Luton Classic Car Show, Stockwell Park, Luton REF 102-396
396 Ford Capri 3000GT (Mk.I Facelift) (1973)
Ford Capri 3000GT (1970-74) Engine 2994cc V6 OHV Production 1,172,900 (all Mk.1 + Mk.1 facelift)
Registration Number UUV 337 M
FORD UK
www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181...
The first Ford Capri was introduced in January 1969 at the Brussels Motor Show, with sales starting the following month, with the intention of replicating the sales sucess in Europe that the company was ebjoying in North America with its Mustang.
Under the new body, the running gear was very similar to the 1966 Cortina. The rear suspension employed a live axle supported on leaf springs with short radius rods. MacPherson struts were featured at the front in combination with rack and pinion steering which employed a steering column that would collapse in response to a collision.
The range continued to be broadened, with another 3.0 variant, the Capri 3000E introduced from the British plant in March 1970, offering "more luxurious interior trim" The Ford Essex V4 engine 2.0 L (British built) and Cologne V6 2.0 L (German built) served as initial range-toppers. At the end of the year, new sports versions were added: the 2300 GT in Germany, using a double-barrel carburettor with 125 PS (92 kW), and in September 1969, the 3000 GT in the UK, with the Essex V6, capable of 138 hp (103 kW).
The Capri proved highly successful, with 400,000 cars sold until 1970. Ford revised it in 1972. It received new and more comfortable suspension, enlarged tail-lights and new seats. Larger headlamps with separate indicators were also fitted with quad headlamps now featured on the 3000GXL model, The Kent engines were replaced by the Ford Pinto engine and the previously UK-only 3000 GT joined the German line-up
Many Thanks for a fan'dabi'dozi 25,524,200 views
Shot 09:06:2014 ar The Luton Classic Car Show, Stockwell Park, Luton REF 102-396