Once Ford’s Mustang hit the roads, European fans began clamoring for a right-sized version in their own market. Ford responded by crafting a sleek, long-hood/short-deck four-seater based on the well-loved Cortina. To name the car, Ford leaned on another… more»
Capri
Dec 4, 2023 • For Sale • 9 Comments
Solid and Stately: 1954 Lincoln Capri 4-Door Sedan
For model year 1954, Lincoln’s styling showed minimal changes from a new look introduced in 1952. About the only story to advertise was on the performance side where the restyled and faster Lincolns had won the Mexican Road Race… more»
Dec 1, 2023 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Update: 64k Mile 1954 Lincoln Capri Barn Find
UPDATE – This 1954 Lincoln Capri is for sale again, three-and-a-half years after being shown here on Barn Finds back in June 2020. This mechanically refreshed former barn find is posted here on craigslist in the great city of… more»
Jun 12, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Looking for Offers: 1976 Mercury Capri Mk II
The first two generations of the Mercury Capri (1970-74, 1976-80) were as a captive import, built by Ford of Europe. Its dimensions were reminiscent of the early days of the Ford Mustang with pony car-like proportions. Offered by the… more»
Feb 11, 2023 • For Sale • 36 Comments
One Owner, Low Miles: 1974 Mercury Capri
Ford’s Capri has a convoluted history. A captive import, the car was built in Germany and exported to the US as an alternative to the Mustang. Its long hood and short deck screamed “pony car”. Unbadged by division, Capri… more»
Dec 20, 2022 • For Sale • 24 Comments
A Different Fox Body: 1985 Mercury Capri RS 5.0
More often than not, it seems like when you hear someone in the car circuit talking about Fox bodies, they’re usually referring to the third-generation Ford Mustang. But also back in ’79, the Mercury Capri lost its European styling… more»
Oct 20, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Diverse Collection Of 34 Cars For Sale In Houma, Louisiana!
Barn Finds reader Chuck Foster recently spotted this diverse collection of cars for sale in Houma, Louisiana, and we’d like to thank him for keeping us in mind and sending us the tip on this multitude of great rides! … more»
Oct 6, 2022 • For Sale • 38 Comments
Captive Import: 1972 Mercury Capri
The Capri was offered by Mercury as a “sport compact” between 1970 and 1978. It was a captive import from Ford of Europe which had no direct counterpart on the U.S. Ford side of the FOMOCO family. It was… more»
Jun 11, 2022 • For Sale • 11 Comments
Dirt Cheap Car Collection for Sale!
Sometimes, truth in advertising does actually happen, as a seller on craigslist has listed a variety of projects for the dirt-cheap prices they deserve. This seems to be more a case of a personal junkyard that a new owner… more»
Jan 26, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Sporty German Gem! 1971 Mercury Capri
Shiny and highly original, this 1971 Mercury Capri in Augusta, New Jersey seeks a new owner here on eBay, where the four cylinder 2+2 has at least 13 bidders competing for ownership of the German-built pony car. The high… more»
Nov 13, 2021 • For Sale • 17 Comments
Nicest One Left? 1992 Mercury Capri 2+2
Ford Australia conceived and built the Mercury Capri at its manufacturing plant located in Broadmeadows, Victoria. The company’s primary focus was on the car being a major export model, with the United States being its target market. Sadly, it… more»
Oct 26, 2021 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Rare In Red: 1985 Mercury Capri ASC/McLaren
Despite being sold in very limited numbers, the ASC McLaren still seems to pop up for sale quite frequently. This example caught my eye as it’s one of the few that was painted in a color other than white… more»
Aug 12, 2021 • For Sale • 46 Comments
Take Your Pick: 1967 Mercury Comet Capri x 2
Tackling a project build will always involve making some choices. Some of these decisions can be pretty straightforward, while others can involve a degree of agonizing. For enthusiasts searching for a 1967 Mercury Comet Capri, the first choice they… more»
Jul 29, 2021 • For Sale • 23 Comments
Sexy European! 1976 Mercury Capri II
Called the “sexy European” in Mercury’s sales literature, the German-built Capri was badged a Ford elsewhere. Like Chevy’s Caprice, the Ford / Mercury Capri’s name suggests a carefree lifestyle as may be found on Capri, Island of Pleasure, since… more»
Feb 20, 2021 • For Sale • 27 Comments
34k Miles Captive Import: 1971 Mercury Capri
By 1970-71, all the domestic automakers offered some version of a sub-compact car. Ford had the Pinto, Chevy had the Vega, and AMC lopped off part of the Hornet to come up with the Gremlin. Mercury went a different… more»
Jan 23, 2021 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Cheap Turbo: 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible
The 1993 Mercury Capri XR2 Convertible is a car that has always intrigued me. It was a car that was designed and built by Ford Australia specifically for the American market. However, it made it onto Australian roads a… more»
