1973 Ford Capri 3000 GT XLR MkI

1973 Ford Capri MkI in Dalgliesh, TV Series, 2021-?? Ep. 1.01+

Class: Cars, Coupé — Model origin:

00:08:46 Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase

Author	Message
dsl ◊ 2021-11-07 17:36	Masterson's car We've identified this vehicle using the details you provided FORD CAPRI 3000 GT XLR 1973 Registration number: XWC 517L - Essex issue, probably originally a Ford factory plate. Body type: 2 Door Saloon Colour: Red Date of first registration: May 1973 Ep 1.01 Ep 1.02 Tired Capri cliche ... they've just had a squelchy moment on the conveniently reclining leather seats
dsl ◊ 2021-11-22 00:01	Not seen in eps 1.03/1.04, slight roles in eps 1.05/1.06
mbenz222 ◊ 2024-12-10 06:16	Origin Germany?
dsl ◊ 2024-12-19 03:02	No. Early Capris were joint UK/D project (although perhaps more UK input than D) when Ford were trying to merge both subsidiaries into Ford Europe so made them play together. As they were made in both countries, we end putting RHDs as UK origin and LHDs as D. Also the 3000 was a UK engine.