1978: Capri Goes Domestic

Like it or not, Lincoln-Mercury stopped importing the German-made Capri sport coupe after 1978.  In its place, however, L-M would add an all*new U.S.-made Capri.  The new car was about the same size as the German car, and offered as a hatchback coupe only. The 1979 Capri was built on a shortened Fairmont/Zephyr floor pan, … Continue reading 1978: Capri Goes Domestic