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Adobe Illustrator CS, approx. 12 hours.

In February 1974, the Capri Mk2 was introduced. After 1.2 million cars sold, and with the 1973 oil crisis, Ford chose to make the new car more suited to everyday driving, with a shorter bonnet, larger cabin and the adoption of a hatchback rear door.

Although it was mechanically similar to the Mk1, the Capri II had a revised larger body and a more modern dashboard. The 2.0 L version of the Pinto was introduced in the European model, and was placed below the 2.0 V6, although it was more powerful. The Capri still maintained the large square headlights, which became the easiest way to distinguish between a Mk2 and a Mk3. Larger disc brakes and a standard alternator finished the list of modifications.

In order to keep the sporty appeal of the car, Ford introduced the John Player Special limited edition in March 1975, but in May 1976, and with sales decreasing, the intermediate 3.0 GT models disappeared to give way for the upscale 3.0 S and Ghia designations. In October 1976, production was limited to the Saarlouis factory only, and the following year the Capri left the American market, after 513,500 models sold.

From 1970 to 1977, the Capri was sold in North America through Ford's Lincoln/Mercury Division. These cars carried no brand identification, only the "Capri" name. They were known however as the "Mercury Capri".

Originally, the Cologne-built Capri 1600 was fitted with a British 1.6 L Kent engine. Initial output was just 64 hp. The 1971 Capri 2000 featured the Cologne-built 2.0 L OHC engine for much-improved performance from 101 hp. A Capri 2600 GT was offered in 1972 with a 2.6 L Cologne V6 which produced a substantial 120 hp.

In 1979, a version of the Ford Mustang was sold through Lincoln/Mercury dealers as the Mercury Capri, giving Mercury a pony car for the first time since the Mercury Cougar was upsized in 1974 to complement the Ford Thunderbird. It was built until 1986.

The Capri name was used once more in the US, when in 1991 convertables produced by Ford Australia were imported. Intended to be a Mazda Miata rival, it was ironically based around many Mazda 323 mechanicals. The car was sold until the 1994 model year.
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~RoosterLongshot Apr 12, 2012
The Capri is one of my all time favourite cars. I've owned many. Nearly all 3.0 litre cars except for one 2.8 injection. I was lucky to own a real special Capri Broadspeed Bullet. What a car!!
I love the art work you have done on this one. I'm trying at the moment to do one in photoshop but it is nothing compared to your great work. Is there any chance on a tutorial or some pointers to help me out?
Thanks for the post.
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~CRWPitman Apr 16, 2012  Professional General Artist
This is the only thing I've done. :(

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~RoosterLongshot May 1, 2012
Many Thanks. I will practice Illustrator more & this will help.
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~O-Bomba-pe-roti Aug 8, 2010
EPIC!
I love the Capri, it's definitely Europe's Mustang. I totally want to buy one and restore it, make it showroom new. Really cool cars, old school, very bad ass. Very rock 'n roll.

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!AppetiteForFuel Jun 28, 2010
nice!

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~dalags Jan 14, 2010
very cool car
nice work
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*SamBlob Feb 12, 2009
Personally, I prefer the look of the Mk. I , but I would love to have any European Capri. Preferably with a 2-litre OHC engine. :nod:

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~KikeCorgan Feb 4, 2008  Professional General Artist
ah !! very beautiful, a very rare car in America where it was sold as Mercury Capri. Great job, Man :thumbsup:
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~Simzzzz Oct 26, 2007  Professional Traditional Artist
ha ha ignore my last message I found the Capri !!!!
is it ok to save this image ? i want to use it as my screensaver ?????
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~CRWPitman Oct 28, 2007  Professional General Artist
yeah - no prob. Good luck on your work - I hope you can figure something out!

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