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Here's another idea for the return of the Capri. Mazda is allegedly thinking about bringing back the RX-7. Since Ford and Mazda frequently do platform sharing, how about using the chassis of the new RX-7 with an entirely different body and an EcoBoost V6 to reincarnate the Mercury Capri?
Or, when they come out with an entirely new Mustang in 2014(?) make a Mercury Capri version. Cut it down a little so it's just a two-seater, give it a "bubble glass" hatchback and blistered fenders like it had in the mid-80's, standard T-tops, and the Mustang's powertrain.
Or, when they come out with an entirely new Mustang in 2014(?) make a Mercury Capri version. Cut it down a little so it's just a two-seater, give it a "bubble glass" hatchback and blistered fenders like it had in the mid-80's, standard T-tops, and the Mustang's powertrain.
It could be done again but there has to be a really good marketing case to support a separate Mercury version.
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I wish we would be seeing more RWD vehicles in the Lincoln-Mercury future, but I really wouldn't hold my breath. I fear that Mercury isn't long for this world...
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I could honestly see a new Lincoln RWD coupe before a Mercury. I don't see them living past 2015 with the current lineup. We'll know more when the new Explorer is unveiled, as they'll lose another item in their (Mercury's) collection.
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Going to the Montreal auto show on Monday, i know there will be a couple of 2011 GT's and V6 too, so i'll make sure not to forget my cam. Will take as many pics as possible, i'm on a mission.
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BTW, your PM does not work... I will try calling you later tonight or sometimes tomorrow.
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The more i look at that yellow GT, or whatever that new color is, it is growing on me, hope they have a dupicate here at the Mtl show.
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