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Ford Capri
The success of the Mustang was influential and inspired most American brands into offering a pony car model of their own. Even in Europe, the Mustang was popular and common. But Ford wanted to explore the market further with a smaller, European version. It would be less expensive and more suited to the needs of European buyers. And that is how the Ford Capri came to be in 1969.
Designed in the UK, the Capri was a European Mustang in every way. Using the long hood-short deck formula and semi-fastback styling, the Capri looked great and had a fantastic stance. Despite being based on the standard Cortina floor plan and using the same engines, the Capri looked like a thoroughbred sports or a muscle car.
So, people often confused for a U.S.-built Ford. This affordable coupe was almost as successful as the Mustang, selling in the millions throughout its 16-year lifespan. They also imported it to America as the Mercury Capri in the mid-70s.