Ford Capri II. 1974–8 (prod. 1,700,000 approx. incl. Mk III). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1302 cm³ (4 cyl. OHV), 1593, 1993 cm³ (4 cyl. OHC), 2294, 2993 cm³ (V6 OHV), 2792 cm³ (V6 OHC). Attractive liftback follow-up to ‘the car you’ve always promised yourself’. Dual production in Dagenham and Köln to 1976, when UK production ceased. Wide range of engines. S and Ghia trims from 1976. Not the best handler; sold largely on image and, toward the end of its run, popularized in the cult TV series The Professionals. Köln 2·8 V6 for export on US models.

Manufacturing locations: Halewood, England; Köln, Germany; Genk, Belgium

Marque: Ford | Model: Ford Capri | Predecessor: Ford Capri Mk I | Successor: Ford Capri Mk III

Off-site link

• Consumer Guide: 1971–8 Ford Capri and Capri II
• Daniel Baker’s Website Dedicated to the Legendary Ford Capri: Mk II