FEBRUARY 1974:

Capri II introduced. UK range consisted of 1300L, 1600L, XL and GT, 2000GT and the new Ghia model, plus V6 3000GT and Ghia.

MARCH 1975:

Ford launches the Capri S at the Geneva Motor Show. With it's midnight black paintwork and gold coachlines. Black seats with gold Rialto cloth inserts.

JUNE 1975:

The Capri S (GTS / JPS) went on sale in the UK. Engine range consisted of 1.6, 2.0 and 3.0 V6. According to Ford UK production logs a total of 2003 were produced of which it is believed 25% were white.

OCTOBER 1975:

Low spec 1300 model introduced while 1300L and 1600L gained improved trim. The XL models replaced by the GL, GT by the new S.

OCTOBER 1976:

British Capri production ceases at Halewood, Liverpool. All production transferred to Germany.

NOVEMBER 1976:

The S model gets some improvements. Two-piece front spoiler and a rear tailgate spoiler.

AUGUST 1977:

Ford launched a scheme called 'series X'. Designed around the 3000S which had an engine upgrade to 175bhp, triple Weber carbs, larger inlet and exhaust valves, electric fuel pump sending the Capri x-pack to 130mph and 0 - 60 in 7.4 seconds. Price was £9625.

MARCH 1978:

Production of the Capri Mk2 ends.