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3 unusual facts about Mercury Capri


Mercury Capri

The origin of the name after the Italian island of Capri, dates back to the Lincoln Capri of the 1950s.

Ford Australia produced a Mazda Miata rival named the Ford Capri from 1989, which ironically, was based around many Mazda 323 mechanics.

The European Ford Capri was developed as a "baby Mustang" for that market, a 2-door car with a short trunklid (later hatchback) and a long hood.



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