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The Ford Capri Story (Story series)
Giles Chapman
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Description for The Ford Capri Story (Story series)
Hardcover. Featuring over 90 colourful illustrations, this book takes a unique look at the development of the Ford Capri. Num Pages: 128 pages, col. Illustrations. BIC Classification: WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 192 x 129 x 12. Weight in Grams: 282.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press
Number of pages
128
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2012
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752484617
SKU
V9780752484617
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99-50
About Giles Chapman
Giles Chapman is an award-winning writer and commentator on the industry, history, and culture of cars. He's the former editor of Classic & Sports Car, the world's bestselling classic car magazine, and is the author of more than 15 books including Car Emblems, The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Extraordinary Automobiles, and Top Gear: My ... Read more
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