Mercury Capri

[Peter-S]

Whilst I've seen the odd picture previously I've never met a third generation Mercury Capri in the flesh before - until today in a museum in Sydney.
And I must say I thought it was bloomin' ugly, especially from the back. Designed for the Yanks tho, perhaps that explains it, or maybe I'm prejudiced because of the name

DSCF4976 by Peter Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4975 by Peter Smith, on Flickr

DSCF4977 by Peter Smith, on Flickr

[Jasonmarie]

So you must be on Hoilday Peter , but yes not really anything like a Capri more Mazda 5 . But a great find sir .

[Andrew 2.8i]

I think I'm right in saying that Mrs. Mangel drove one in Neighbours. Enough said.......

Andrew.

[Andrew 2.8i]

So you must be on Hoilday Peter

According to a certain website, it's the warbirds down under show. I'm guessing that the show and Peter's visit to Oz aren't a strange coincidence........

Andrew.

[Peter-S]

So you must be on Hoilday Peter

According to a certain website, it's the warbirds down under show. I'm guessing that the show and Peter's visit to Oz aren't a strange coincidence........

Andrew.

Might need to promote you to 'roving detective' as well

[Not_Anumber]

Anyone know if this version of the Mercury Capri is actually Mazda based , maybe similar to what was marketed here as the Ford Probe etc or is it based on the Ford built Fox bodied Mustang ?

[Peter-S]

Anyone know if this version of the Mercury Capri is actually Mazda based , maybe similar to what was marketed here as the Ford Probe etc or is it based on the Ford built Fox bodied Mustang ?

I understand it had a Mazda 323 drivetrain

[Jasonmarie]

I think I'm right in saying that Mrs. Mangel drove one in Neighbours. Enough said.......

Andrew.

you watched it for kylie minogue ?

[Andrew 2.8i]

:lol: you watched it for kylie minogue ?

Bronwyn, actually! Henry Mitchell's love interest.

Andrew.

[Paul G]

There still is one in Neighbours, belongs to Piper Willis.

There - my sad secret addiction of a TV show is out!

[Andrew 2.8i]

Might need to promote you to 'roving detective' as well

It didn't take that much to work out - it says so on your website!
I hope your having a great time down under. Have you bought one of those hats with corks dangling down? You have to fit in with the locals.....

Andrew.

[Peter-S]

I hope your having a great time down under. Have you bought one of those hats with corks dangling down? You have to fit in with the locals.....

Andrew.

Not done the hat - yet, but did this this evening, or late morning your time!

Sydney Harbour Bridge by Peter Smith, on Flickr

[Andrew 2.8i]

Not done the hat - yet, but did this this evening, or late morning your time!

Sydney Harbour Bridge by Peter Smith, on Flickr

Strewth mate, that's ripper!