The Bite Magazine - Autumn/Winter 2025 - Issue 38

bitecars FORD ICON REWIRED Jada Brookes is dazzled by the classic fastback Capri that returned as an electric coupé-SUV in the 21st century. CAPRI T he past met the future when Ford revamped the cult classic fastback Capri as an all-electric sports coupé last year. First released in 1969 at the Brus- sels Motor Show in Belgium, the legendary model was curated by American automobile designer Philip T Clark in the marque’s German and British divisions as a European version of the Ford Mustang. Its sleek, sporty design, coupled with a rela- tively affordable price, made it a popular choice for young people seeking a stylish and attainable sports car. From 1969 to 1974, the MK1 included the limited edition 1971 Capri Special, solely available in Vista Orange and could be equipped with a supercar-style rear spoiler and window slats. With a 2-litre engine, the MK1 accelerated from 0 to 60 in just over 10 seconds, with a top speed of 106 mph and a comfortable cruising at 70 mph. It became the star of the racetrack when the RS2600 won the European Touring Car Championship in 1971 and 1972, while the sporty Capri RS3100 was also built to go rac- ing. Ford introduced a new hatchback tailgate in the MK2 from 1974 to 1978, making the Capri more practical. Other changes made the interior more modern and the car more fun to drive. The limited edition 1975 Capri Special, available in black or white, featured gold-coloured pinstripes on the bonnet, sides, and rear, gold-coloured wheels, and special seat trim with gold-colour in- serts. The 1974 Ford Ghia Coins unveiled at the Geneva Motor