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Mike Sweeney talks Ford Capri

Mike Sweeney talks Ford Capri On the Capri’s appeal “The thing with the Capris is the working man’s Ferrari.” “Without a doubt, the Ford Capri is arguably the best car I’ve ever produced.” “For less than a thousand pounds you could have something that looked just out of this world.” “It was aimed at real people, not snobs—it was a family car as well as a sports car.” “It was the car you always promised yourself.” On design and versatility “It doesn’t matter what size engine you’ve got—it looks like a Capri no matter what it is.” “Very difficult to find two Capris that are exactly the same—that was all part of Ford’s master plan.” “The Mark I was designed to fit rear passengers, the Mark II solved the luggage space issue with a hatchback.” On cultural impact and TV fame “The Professionals certainly encouraged younger drivers; it gave an image.” “Once the cars were a couple of years old, it became available to the younger lads… and that image is stuck with us.” “Ford hit back at the by-racer image by giving long-term courtesy cars to responsible personalities like Manchester City stars.” On performance and driving experience “You can’t help but squeal the tires—even in a 1300, if it’s a V6.” “From a mini in an Escort into a 2.8 S Sport, you thought you’d go into a Formula One because it was that much of a difference.” “Driving a Capri is different from just motoring.” On collectability and nostalgia “Cars aren’t just machines—they’ve got to hit those emotional buttons as well.” “It was British, sporty, simple, something new, something different… a classic design.” “The Capri enthusiasts’ pride is seeing their cars survive and remain iconic decades later.” On legacy “By the end of the 1980s, the Capri was overtaken… Ford decided to stop development and start again.” “You could bring the name back, but there’s no way you could bring the car back—it’s a one-off.” “The Capri was first in the field, a trendsetter, and something that will live forever in the hearts of car fans.”