Stunning classic Ford Capri stored in immaculate condition with original interior available for bargain price
A STUNNING classic Ford Capri which comes with its original interior and has been stored in pristine condition could be yours for a knock-down price. The model, a 1984 two litre Pinto, is up for sale on eBay for just under £10,500. Which could be quite the bargain considering that in May this year a […]
What Ever Happened To The Ford Pinto?
In the 1984 parody film "Top Secret!" — follow up to the comedy classic "Airplane!" from David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams — there is a large, gag-filled action set piece as the group of heroes fend off German soldiers. One of the gags is a German truck that comes to a slow crawl after the driver slams down on the brake. However, right in front of the truck is a Ford Pinto. The truck lightly taps the rear of the car, hitting it at a speed that wouldn't even cause a scratch. However, instead, the Ford Pinto explodes, causing the German truck to burst into a ball of flames as well.