Ford Capri (1969-1987): libros - historia, modelos y técnica

Dés son lancement, la Ford Capri a reçu un accueil enthousiaste dans le monde entier. Véritable petite Mustang taillée pour l'Europe, la Capri a la particularité d'être l'une des premières Ford conçues conjointement par les branches allemandes et anglaises du constructeur américain.

Grâce à cet ouvrage exceptionnel illustré de plus de 400 photos le plus souvent inédites, découvrez l'ensemble de la carrière de ce modèle.
De la genèse de la Capri à la présentation détaillée des trois générations, en passant par la carrière sportive et les modèles spécifiques réservés à l'exportation, vous saurez tout sur ce fabuleux coupé à la fois populaire, bourgeois et sportif, équipé pour le grand tourisme. Cet ouvrage est le premier titre en français sur le sujet.

Als der sportliche Capri Anfang 1969 in den Schaufenstern der Ford-Händler auftauchte, waren viele Autofahrer begeistert. Nicht nur bei jungen Leuten, auch bei braven Familienvätern schlugen die Herzen höher.
Als Serienautomobil war der Ford Capri außerordentlich erfolgreich, im Motorsport lag er überall gut im Rennen.
Der Autor schildert ausführlich den Lebenslauf des Ford Capri, mit allen technischen Entwicklungen und einer Menge spannender Abbildungen.

Bereits 1988 erschien "Das Ford Capri Buch". Dieses Buch war seit zwei Jahrzehnten vergriffen. Jetzt erscheint die Neuauflage.

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux modèles sportifs Ford Capri des années 1974-1987. Description des modèles Ford Capri II, 2800 V6, 3-litre Ghia, V6 Turbo, Mk II, 2000S GT, 2.8 V8, Capri II RS, Mako V8, 3000S, 3-litre X-pack, Oselli 230S, Allard 2.8i, Tickford 2.8T, 2.8i, Brimble Capri, RS 2800T, 2.8 Turbo et RS3100.

• Les 42 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

Before the Ford Capri arrived in 1969, GT cars had tended to be expensive, temperamental, impractical and rarefied. Ford decided there was no reason why a four-seater coupe couldn't look stunning and go like a rocket (with the right engine) yet be as easy and cheap to run as a Ford Escort. Little wonder that the slogan they used in 1969 to launch it, 'The car you always promised yourself', made an immediate impact.

The Capri was a hit from day one, and continued to be a British favourite until 1986, at which time it had been somewhat overshadowed by the emergence of the Hot Hatchback. Over its lifetime, the Capri was available in a vast array of guises over three distinct 'Marks', but all of them had at their heart affordable fun and a surprising degree of everyday practicality. Nothing has ever quite replaced it, but it lives on in the fond imagination of everyone who loved it.

Der überwältigende Erfolg des Mustang in den USA bewog Ford, das Konzept nach Europa zu übertragen. Ford Deutschland und Ford England legten mit dem Capri einen der erfolgreichsten Sportwagen Europas aufs Band.
Von 1969 bis 1985 wurden über 1,8 Millionen verkauft. Und mit dem Capri erblickte in Europa eine neue, familientaugliche Sportwagengeneration das Licht der Welt, die viele Nachahmer fand. Aber kein anderes Fahrzeug konnte als Sport- und Rennwagen so viele Rennen erfolgreich beenden wie der Ford Capri.

Der Autor Walter Wolf präsentiert die gesamte Geschichte dieses Erfolgsmodells von Ford. Ein Buch also, auf das nicht nur alle Capri-Fans seit langem sehnsüchtig gewartet haben.

The Ford Capri was launched in 1969 and it was an instant hit, with its long bonnet, sleek 2+2 coupé styling, and low stance. Right from the start a big choice of engines was planned, from a 1300cc four-cylinder to a 3-litre V6, with GT variants of some as well.
Then there was an almost bewildering range of spec and trim levels from L to XLR on offer, so that buyers needed to study the sales catalogue very carefully before placing an order.

An upgrade in 1972 introduced the overhead-camshaft Pinto engine to the 1600 and 2000 models, along with a front-end facelift and a new dash layout, and the legendary limited-production RS3100 appeared briefly before the Mk1 range was replaced in 1974.
These classic Fords now have an almost fanatical following, supported by some very active owners' clubs. Good examples are eagerly sought, and with prices rising restoration has become a very viable proposition.

An astonishing 39 variants of the Mk1 Capri were offered at launch in Britain, so they really need to be identified. This book does the job, taking the reader right through the production period and pinning down the correct factory specifications, equipment and finishes across the range, including the RS3100 and the factory "specials".

This information is backed up by in-depth colour photography, specially commissioned for this book, of 10 outstanding examples of the cars, original or restored to original condition. Body panels, external trim and badging, interior trim, dash, instruments and controls, underbonnet components, engine and transmission, lamps and other features are all covered.

Prodution changes, production dates and numbers, engine and chassis numbers are dealt with, and there is a section on the aftermarket specials - convertibles by Abbott, Crayford and Carbodies, and performance Capris including the Broadspeed Bullitt, the Crayford Exterminator, the Perana and the Uren Comanche. There is also information on Capris built outside the UK.

Inspired by the success of the Ford Mustang "pony car" in the USA, Ford UK launched the Capri - "The Car You Always Promised Yourself" in 1969 and it was an instant hit, with its long bonnet, sleek 2+2 coupe body, and low stance.
For 1974 Ford launched the Capri II, with a new smooth body style, engines ranging from 1300 to 3000cc, and a plush Ghia version of the 3-litre model. In 1978 came the Capri Mk3 with yet more refinement and a four-headlamp nose.

These classic Fords now have an almost fanatical following, supported by some very active owner's clubs. Good examples are eagerly sought, and with prices rising restoration has become a very viable proposition. An astonishing number of variants of the Capri Mk2 and Mk3 were offered, so they really need to be identified.

This book, companion to the title "Factory-Original Ford Capri Mk I", does the job, taking the reader right through the production period and pinning down the correct factory specifications, equipment and finishes across the range.
This information is backed up by nearly 300 specially commissioned colour photographs of outstanding examples of the cars.

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures High Performance Capri des années 1969-1987. Description des modèles Ford Capri 3000GT, Allard V8, 3000GT XLR, Green V8, Broadspeed Bullit, 2600, Lumo 180S, 3000E, GXL, RS3100, Black Gold V6, 3000S, RSR Turbo, Chastain S/3, X-Pack, 2.8i, Tickford 2.8T, WM 3000 et 2.8i Turbo.

• Les 59 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

Guide de Veloce avec des conseils pratiques pour l'achat d'une voiture Ford Capri.
Années : 1969-1987.

Ne traite pas des versions RS.

Un ouvrage de l'éditeur Iconografix consacré aux voitures sportives Ford Capri I, II et III des années 1969-1987. Une magnifique collection de 121 photos d'archives grand format de haute qualité.

Complet avec des légendes détaillées et un bref aperçu de l'histoire. Grâce à l'iconographie authentique d'époque ce volume de la série "Ludvigsen Library" est une source riche d'informations concernant l'histoire, les modèles et la technique de la Ford Capri, la "Mustang européenne".

Distinguished rally historian Graham Robson tackles the story of Ford's emergence during the 1960s as a leader in international saloon car competition, whether in race or rally, beginning with the Mark 1 Cortina of 1962.

Ford's Walter Hayes was the driving force behind this push forward. It was he who enlisted Colin Chapman to create the Lotus-Cortina, he who encouraged such bold ideas as entering the Safari Rally and the London-Sydney Marathon, and he who brought in Team Lotus, and Alan Mann Racing, to wipe the board in touring car racing.

This strategy was built around the development of a new motorsport centre at Boreham, in Essex, and attracted top-flight drivers like Jim Clark, Roger Clark, Sir John Whitmore, Graham Hill and Pat Moss to join the team. It was Hayes, too, whose promotional genius inspired Ford's quite dazzling success in national and international competition.

The career of every works Mark I and Mark II Cortina, Lotus-Cortina, Capri and Corsair is individually recounted in this book, with contemporary action photographs and listings of events entered, drivers and results, along with extensive behind-the-scenes accounts of performances in rallies and races.
In addition there are specially commissioned colour photographs of a number of surviving works cars, which have been shot in considerable detail. For fans of the race and rally Fords of these glory days, as well as for motorsport enthusiasts, this book is pure treasure.