How many miles does a 1991 Capri have?
This 1991 Capri here on craigslist has just over 64,000 original miles and is equipped with the desirable turbocharged engine and 5-speed manual combo. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the find. For years, these Capris had fallen off my radar. It seemed when new, most of them were automatics with the naturally aspirated powerplant.
What kind of engine does a 1991 Mercury Capri have?
This 1991 Capri here on craigslist has just over 64,000 original miles and is equipped with the desirable turbocharged engine and 5-speed manual combo. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the find.
Why was the Mercury Capri made in Australia?
The Capri was developed by Ford Australia to be a direct competitor to the Miata/MX5. This appeared to be a brave undertaking by Ford, not to mention an odd business decision given the fact that at the time Ford was a major shareholder in Mazda.
Is the Mercury Capri XR2 an automatic car?
There’s a car near identical to this Mercury Capri XR2 parked around the corner from me, sitting on three flat tires. I’ve thought about making an offer just for the hell of it, but it’s an automatic – which really limits the appeal.
What kind of car was the Mercury Capri?
The Capri was a series of compact cars offered across three distinct generations: the First Generation Capri (1970-1978)was a captive import of the European Ford Capri, the Second Generation Capri (1979-1986)was a muscle car based on the Ford Mustang, and the Third Generation Capri (1991-1994)was a captive import of the Australian Ford Capri.
This 1991 Capri here on craigslist has just over 64,000 original miles and is equipped with the desirable turbocharged engine and 5-speed manual combo. Thanks to Barn Finds reader Rocco B. for the find. For years, these Capris had fallen off my radar. It seemed when new, most of them were automatics with the naturally aspirated powerplant.
When did the second generation Mercury Capri come out?
The second-generation Capri was produced through the 1986 model year. For 1987, while the Mustang underwent a mid-cycle update (lasting to 1993), Mercury withdrew the Capri, focusing on the Cougar XR7 as its two-door performance vehicle; the next Mercury hatchback sports coupe was the 1999 Cougar.
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.