Even so, a V8 didn't find its way into a Capri, aside from the South African Ford Capri Perana built by Basil Green Motors.

This EV might be the most controversial car in Europe right now. I took a spin and found that it's actually solid—just not groundbreaking.

The Capri returns as an EV with a trio of retro, high-octane spots from Wieden+Kennedy London. Ford of Europe is bringing back the Capri with a campaign as bold as the legendary coupe itself.

Half a century on, we take a look back at the history of the iconic Ford Capri, from how it first came to fruition, to what's to be found underneath the bodywork and how the car gained such a ...