The Ford Capri is one of those nameplates that means different things depending on where you grew up, yet every version carries a strong enthusiast following. The classic European Capri, launched in 1969, was famously marketed as “the car you always promised yourself”, giving everyday drivers long bonnet style, rear wheel drive balance and Mustang inspired coupe appeal without exotic pricing. From humble four cylinder models to V6 powered performance variants, the Capri became a touring car favourite and a common sight in British, European and Australian motorsport culture.

In Australia, the Capri story also includes the locally built SA and SE convertibles of the early 1990s, produced by Ford Australia and exported to the United States as the Mercury Capri. These front wheel drive drop tops offered fun, affordable open air motoring, with turbocharged XR2 versions adding extra personality. While very different from the original coupe, they remain an interesting piece of Australian automotive manufacturing history and are now gaining nostalgic appeal.

Whether you own a classic Capri coupe, a later Australian convertible, or simply admire the badge, keeping one enjoyable depends on the right parts, service items and accessories. At Automotive Superstore, we support Capri owners with essentials such as filters, ignition components, brake parts, suspension items, fluids, tools, detailing products and accessories to help maintain reliability, improve presentation and preserve the character that made the Ford Capri such a memorable enthusiast car.