Ford Capri II. 1974–8 (prod. 1,700,000 approx. incl. Mk III). 3-door coupé. F/R, 1302 cm³ (I4 OHV), 1593, 1993 cm³ (I4 OHC), 2294, 2792, 2993 cm³ (V6 OHV). Attractive liftback follow-up to ‘the car you’ve always promised yourself’. Dual production in Halewood 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 cult TV series The Professionals and Minder. 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 | Successors: Ford Capri Mk III, Mercury Capri (1979–86)

Off-site links

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