058 Ford Consul Capri GT (1963) KVG 473 A by Robert Knight Via Flickr: Ford Consul Capri 116E (1962-64) Engine 1498cc S4 OHV Production 7573 (+ 11143 1340cc 109E) Registration Number KVG 473 A (Norwich) FORD UK ALBUM www.flickr.com/photos/45676495@N05/sets/72157623665118181... Introduced as a two plus two Coupe, and based on the Ford Classic Saloon. The Capri Project was code named "Sunbird" and took design elements from the Ford Thunderbird and the Ford Galaxie Starliner. It was instigated by Sir Horace Denne, Ford's Sales Director. and designed by Charles Thompson, sweeping lines, a large boot space and a pillarless coupé roof. The car went on sale to the domestic market in January 1962, with the bodies sub assembled by the Pressed Steel Company, with only final assembly of the drivetrain taking place at Dagenham and from February 1963 at Halewood. It was intended as part of the Ford Classic range of cars but the body was complex and expensive to produce. With new production methods, time demands from Dearborn and a need to match opposition manufacturers in price, the Ford Classic and Consul Capri were almost doomed from the start. The Ford Classic was made from 1961 to 1963, and replaced by the Cortina-derived Ford Corsair. Diolch am 95,117,944 o olygfeydd anhygoel, mae pob un yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n fawr. Thanks for 95,117,944 amazing views, every one is greatly appreciated Shot 03.07.2022, at Cars in the Park, Lichfield, Staffordshire REF 161-058
