The production of the Ford Capri models began in 1969 at Fords Dagenham and Halewood plants in the UK. The Capri was built as an affordable fast back coupe for Fords European market running alongside the incredibly popular Mustang model in the USA. The Capri Mk 11 model followed in 1974 and the Ford Capri Mk III model car was released in 1978. Due to the Capri’s popularity in the UK the Mk III ran till 1986 boosted by LTV’s popular cult series “The Professionals “. During its production the Capri Mk III was one of the most stolen car models in the 1980’s.
The ford Capri 2.8 Injection model was released in 1981 and had a top speed of 130 mph, velour trim and later on in production a Capri Injection special boasted a limited slip differential.
This Ford Capri Mk III 2.8 Injection model car is made in 1/18th Scale by Norev and is approximately 24 cm in length. The main body of this wonderful scale model car is made from die cast metal with plastic molded detailed parts. The bonnet, boot and doors of the Capri 2.8 litre model car open to reveal very fine interior and engine detail. The front wheels can be steered with the cars scale steering wheel. Norev die cast car models come on plastic plinths but a fantastic covered 1/18th display case can be purchased from our website to enhance the Capri’s beauty and to keep the dust off. There have been many toy car models of the Ford Capri but this one is one of the best that we have seen for a long time. It would make an ideal gift for a Ford enthusiast or a collector of classic car models.
