Common questions

When did the Mercury Capri convertible come out?

When did the Mercury Capri convertible come out?

Mercury Capri. From the 1971 to 1978 model years, the Capri was a compact coupe produced in West Germany by Ford of Europe as a captive import, replaced by an American-built pony car from 1979 to 1986. From 1991 to 1994, the Mercury Capri was again a captive import, built as a convertible by Ford of Australia.

How is the back of a Mercury Capri rated?

A Capri’s trunk can stow grocery bags standing up, and might hold a weekend’s worth of luggage for a couple. With the convertible top up, you endure large blind spots to rear corners. Also, the plastic back window is prone to scratches and wrinkles. Ratings values are on a 1-10 scale, with 10 being the best.

When did Lincoln stop selling the Mercury Capri?

After the 1977 model year, Lincoln-Mercury ended imports of the Capri II from Ford of Europe, with unsold examples sold during the 1978 model year. In total, 513,500 Capri/Capri IIs were sold from 1970 to 1978 by Lincoln-Mercury.

What kind of tires does a Mercury Capri have?

Larger tires (195/50R15) on 3-spoke wheels replaced the 185/60R14 rubber, which still was used on the base Capri. Except for a new radio, nothing significant was changed. A passenger-side airbag came in 1994, along with a mild facelift.

Mercury Capri. From the 1971 to 1978 model years, the Capri was a compact coupe produced in West Germany by Ford of Europe as a captive import, replaced by an American-built pony car from 1979 to 1986. From 1991 to 1994, the Mercury Capri was again a captive import, built as a convertible by Ford of Australia.

Is the Mercury Capri part of the Mercury model line?

While marketed as part of the Mercury model line, the Capri did not carry any divisional identification.

After the 1977 model year, Lincoln-Mercury ended imports of the Capri II from Ford of Europe, with unsold examples sold during the 1978 model year. In total, 513,500 Capri/Capri IIs were sold from 1970 to 1978 by Lincoln-Mercury.

How tall is the first generation Mercury Capri?

First generation Wheelbase 100.7 in (2,560 mm) Length 167.8–174.8 in (4,260–4,440 mm) Width 64.8–66.9 in (1,650–1,700 mm) Height 52.0–53.4 in (1,320–1,360 mm)

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