What did I see this morning?

"Hooker" (Hooker) 09/26/2019 at 16:43 • Filed to: None

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And no, it's not a Fiero. 

RallyWrench > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 16:49

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Mercury Capri. 

dogisbadob > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 16:51

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the early 90s Australian Capri

sold as a Mercury over here, sold as Ford in Australia. It even has a cute lil back seat, FWD, and a turbo was available (called the XR2)

WilliamsSW > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 16:51

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Is this a repost? I swear someone else posted a red Mercury Capri a couple weeks ago and asked what it was, too?

lone_liberal > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 16:53

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Mercury Capri, though I’ve never seen the hardtop in person.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 16:53

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Mercury Capri with a hardtop!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercury_Capri#Third_generation_(1991%E2%80%931994)

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:04

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A turbo model and a hard top. That’s a rare find, but  not a good one. My dad had one for a few years in the mid 90's. The top down made it fun to ride in, but they were otherwise forgettable cars that are vastly inferior to miata in every way.

Hooker > WilliamsSW 09/26/2019 at 17:05

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Not that I'm aware? Though, I'm not on here enough to know. Haha. 

Hooker > RallyWrench 09/26/2019 at 17:05

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I have a weird want?

Hooker > dogisbadob 09/26/2019 at 17:05

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Im sorry, is that back seat for guinea pigs?

Hooker > lone_liberal 09/26/2019 at 17:06

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I was a bit smitten. 

Hooker > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 09/26/2019 at 17:06

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See, Wikipedia is life. Thanks!

Hooker > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/26/2019 at 17:06

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So, a true unicorn!?

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:09

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In a way, yes. Although, that’s a unicorn I wouldn’t wish on anyone. Given how mediocre they were at the time , I can’t imagine how underwhelming one would be almost 20 years old.

Kiltedpadre > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:21

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One of my coworkers recently bought one for his mom. I took a brief ride in the backseat and can state that even a guinea pig would feel claustrophobic.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:21

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An Australian car with a Japanese engine, a German made convertible top, and an American name

Hooker > ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com 09/26/2019 at 17:28

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So, the Eeyore of unicorns. 

Hooker > Kiltedpadre 09/26/2019 at 17:28

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That's terrifying. 

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:29

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Yes!  

Hooker > HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles 09/26/2019 at 17:29

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So, underwhelming, but potentially reliable? Corolla coupe?

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:48

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Yeah kinda. And the XR2 turbo ones are quick. 

SmugAardvark > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 17:57

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Drove a Capri XR2 one time. I was amazed that such a small car could have such severe body roll.

ranwhenparked > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 18:41

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I can’t remember the last time I saw one with a hardtop, and its been maybe 14-15 years since I’ve seen one at all. 

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > Hooker 09/26/2019 at 18:44

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No prob! I think one or two others beat me to it, but I figured the Wiki link would give you informationz.

pip bip - choose Corrour > Hooker 09/27/2019 at 06:20

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made in Cam pbellfield,Victoria,Australia by FoMoCo

inside the white outline,  factory closed 7th October 2016 sadly, when the last Ford Falcon came off the production line

nerd_racing > Hooker 09/27/2019 at 08:09

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I’ve ridden in the back of one (270 lbs 5'11") yes, it is not meant for humans, maybe an average sized dog.