Made In Oz: 1991 Mercury Capri XR2

The first Ford product to wear the Capri badge was a German built Ford and a few years later it was recycled as the Mercury Capri (a thinly disguised Mustang produced during the 1980's.)  The Capri nameplate left in 1986, but the name would appear again in 1991 on an entirely different car while the 3rd gen Fox Mustang was still in production. This time the Capri lived on a front-wheel-drive platform from the Mazda 323 (similar to Mercury Tracer) but it was built in Australia but not sold in right-hand-drive.  It only survived for a few years but the one to get is the turbocharged XR2 with a manual gearbox. Find this 1991 Mercury Capri XR2 offered for $2450 in East Mesa, AZ via craigslist.

German Ford: 1974 Mercury Capri

Prices for the Mercury/Ford Capri have been historically low for a number of reasons. First was Fords inexplicable placement of the Capri at Mercury dealers when it was a Ford in Europe and sold well as a Ford over there...but in 1974 it was objectively a wayyyy better Mustang than the Mustang II and somebody in the Ford product planning group managed to get the Capri marooned with a Mercury badge...uggg.  The years since haven't been any nicer, because car guys have prefered to drive Opel Mantas and Nissan Z cars...but if you open your heart (and eyes) you might find that the little Capri has something unique to offer. Find this 1974 Mercury Capri offered for $5800 in Phoenix, AZ via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

German Built: 1972 Mercury Capri V6

I seriously hate to post another German Capri on the site because the first generation Capri is one of those hidden gems of the vintage automotive world.  It offers a unique combination of driveability, fun, coolness, price, and ...well...uniqueness that is hard to beat for the market price.  Shhhhhhhhhh. Don't tell anyone.  We don't want price on these things to pull an aircooled Porsche. Pleeeeeeeeeease stay cheap Mr Capri! Find this 1972 Mercury Capri V6 offered for $10,500 in Lompoc, CA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

ASC McLaren Convertible: 1986 Mercury Capri

This next car is about as odd of a combination as you'll find around -- first it is the Mercury Capri from the time when they shared a chassis and powertrain with the Fox-body Mustang, and it is equipped with a manual gearbox, but the kicker is that it is one of the few Capri's put through the ASC McLaren convertible conversion. Find this 1986 Mercury Capri offered for $8000 in Quinton, VA via craigslist. Tip from Rock On!

Great Ad: 1959 Lister Capri Thing

A good advertisement gives detailed information about a vehicle and lists its condition and asking price in thorough detail...but a great advertisement gives just enough detail that you forget the negative points of the car and build this amazing picture in your mind of what the car could be.  This next advertisement does exactly that. Find this 1959 Lister Capri Thing here on eBay offered for $6700 buy-it-now located in Oceanside, CA with 4 days to go.

A Ford By Any Other Name: 1974 Mercury Capri

Prices for the Mercury/Ford Capri have been historically low for a number of reasons. First was Fords inexplicable placement of the Capri at Mercury dealers when it was a Ford in Europe and sold well as a Ford over there...but in 1974 it was objectively a wayyyy better Mustang than the Mustang II and somebody in the Ford product planning group managed to get the Capri festooned with a Mercury badge.  The years since haven't been any nicer, because car guys have prefered to drive Opel Mantas and Nissan Z cars...but if you open your heart (and eyes) you might find that the little Capri has something unique to offer. Find this 1974 Mercury Capri offered for $4995 in Mason, TX via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.

A Ford By Any Other Name: 1976 Mercury Capri

They (you know...them...them folks) always said that the best Fords have always been German built Mercurys, and today's next feature is a testament to that ridiculous saying. But what is even MORE ridiculous is that somebody hasn't snatched up this classic for the low asking price. Find this 1976 Mercury Capri offered for $6,500 in Cranford, NJ via craigslist. Tip from Cory.

Fender Flared: 1977 Mercury Capri RS

The Capri was a sporty coupe built by Ford of Europe (in Germany) and imported to the USA under the Mercury brand.  Power came from a variety of V4, I4 and V6 engines mated to the rear wheels via manual transmissions for a proper driving experience.  Find this 1977 Mercury Capri RS offered for $3,250 in Middleburg, PA via craigslist. Tip from Cory.

Ich bin ein Cologner: 1971 Mercury Capri

I hate it when this happens.  I've been sniffing around at a particular make/model of car for years and I'm not 100% clear in my garage to buy one, but one of DT's regular tippers sends in a fantastic example of said car for a bargain price.  This time it is Fueltruck, and if he keeps doing it, I'm gonna block his e-mail!!  Find this 1971 Mercury Capri offered for $2,000 in Tumwater, WA. Tip from FuelTruck.

Two Sexy Europeans: 1977 & 1978 Ford Capri

If you have the available space, owning a parts car is far and away the cheapest way to keep older car on the road.  Now if you have a obscure car, the parts car value is multiplied many times over.  The Ford Capri was hugely popular in the UK and sold 1.9 million units worldwide  from 1969 to 1986.  The import was sold from 1971-1977 in the USA through Lincoln-Mercury dealers .   These handsome and very affordable cars (by Porsche standards) are near extinct outside of California and other areas that don't salt their roads.  Find this 1977 & 1978 Ford Capri and stash of spare parts for sale in Mountain Home, ID for $5,000 via craigslist.

Das Pony: 1984 Mercury Capri RS

The Mercury Capri followed the career arc of any modern pop diva singing prodigy -- think Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, or Miley Cyrus.  A cute and compact version (1970-1977 German Ford) for the first few years gives way to a meatier and more aggressive second generation (1979-1986 Fox Body) followed by a complete and total disaster (1991-1994 Mazda front-drive convertible). Stick to the middle years before the breakdown to shaved head insanity...like this 1984 Mercury Capri RS  here on eBay bidding for $4,995 reserve-not-met with $7,395 buy-it-now located in Torrance, CA.

Reduced Price: 1971 Mercury Capri LSX Turbo

I have to admit that I get easily excited about certain cars -- and the first generation Ford/Mercury Capri is one of those cars.  Imagine my surprise when I discovered that the firebreathing LSX turbocharged Capri from last month did not find a buyer and is now offered for a discounted price.  Find this 1971 Mercury Capri LSX Turbo offered for $10,500 in Rising Sun, MD via craigslist.  Seller submission from John.

Seller Submission: 1971 Mercury Capri w Turbocharged LSX

The first generation Mercury Capri was a rebranded Ford Capri from Cologne, Germany that was sold at North American Lincoln-Mercury dealers from 1970 through 1977.  Interestingly enough, the Capri was not badged as a Mercury, Lincoln, or even a Ford, but it did get a selection of inline-4 and V6 power that was appropriate for the US market.  However, if you want one that will keep up in a drag race with the V8 powered muscle cars that invade parking lots across America every summer weekend morning, you might want to take a look at this next thing.  Find this 1971 Mercury Capri w Turbocharged LSX offered for $12,000 in Rising Sun, MD via craigslist.  Seller submission from John.

Capricious: 1994 Mercury Capri XR2

In the US, many of us remember the Mercury Capri as a thinly disguised Mustang produced during the 1980's.  The Capri nameplate left in 1986 as the 3rd generation Mustang lived on for years to come.  The Capri name would appear again in 1991 on an entirely different car while the 3rd gen Fox Mustang was still in production.  Find this 1994 Mercury Capri XR2 for sale in Eudora, KS for $2,500 via craigslist.

European Ford: 1973 Mercury Capri

From 1971 through 1974 Ford imported the European built Capri and sold it at Lincoln-Mercury dealers across the USA.  It might not have the rally pedigree of something like the European Escort, but it combined a long-hood short-rear look of a Mustang with inline-4 and V6 power into something special.  Find this 1973 Mercury Capri here on eBay bidding for $3,550 reserve-not-met with buy-it-now of $5,000 located in Polson, MT.

Auction Watch: 1977 Ford Capri

Take a look at this 1977 Ford Capri here on eBay bidding for $2,850 reserve-not-met with auction ending on Sunday.

Fox Based: 1983 Mercury Capri RS 5.0

The Mercury Capri was sold in three distinct generations which are commonly known as the German Capri (1970-1977), Mustang Capri (1979-1986) and finally the Crapi (1991-1994).  Obviously the German Capri is the coolest of the breed, but for day-to-day driving, I think the Fox Mustang based Capri is going to be the easy winner.  Find this 1983 Mercury Capri RS 5.0 offered for $10,000 in Dublin, CA via craigslist. Tip from FuelTruck.