CR018 Maize Yellow / Black Capri


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	CR018 - Maize Yellow/Black Ford Capri MKI
	1:43 Scale

	When I was young (yes there was a time!), Ford seemed to dominate the British landscape, their success built on years of supplying reliable cars at affordable prices. I always remember our neighbour had a Cortina MK I, then a MK 2 and then a MK 3 - this was never quite as reliable, but at least it had a distinctive look. The MK 4 was disappointing - a very boxy car, but it still had the Ford name. Many companies had it as the sole model available for their employees as company cars - this was the case with Mettoy. Dusty can remember to the day, the strikes at Fords, which started on the 22nd September 1978 and lasted two months. During this time it became impossible to get a new Ford and his was due for renewal. The cars were purchased through the buying office, Mr Baxter was in charge - cross him at your peril! - he was fantastic buyer who would nail everyone to the last penny. Anyway, instead of a Cortina Dusty was given a Maxi instead - he hated it, he wasn't going to ask Mr Baxter to change it. From that point onwards the company decided that the policy of only buying Fords would change, it wasn't long before all sorts of other cars could be seen in the company car park. Dusty has always said that the strike at Fords opened the door for Vauxhall to gain a foothold with the arrival of the Cavalier. The Fords above are a selection of some of early models, all in authentic colours. TAFF
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