A Capri for Legend Eric Cantona
This page is translated from the original post "Une Capri pour la légende Eric Cantona" in French.
- 14/05/2025 17:21
Ford France unveiled a one-of-a-kind Capri in honor of “King” Eric Cantona, brand and model ambassador.
Eric Cantona, aka “King Eric”, is a legend. The Ford Capri, launched in 1968, became a legend itself, earning that nickname through its exceptional lines and road behavior. The combination of the two gave birth to a unique model of the new generation Capri. But will this new electric SUV version also manage to enter the pantheon of automotive myths?
With extensive custom design and nods to Eric Cantona’s career, Ford is trying to rekindle the era when the Capri made people dream. The interior of this 100% electric Capri is full of reference details: an unlikely quote, the silhouette of the famous kung-fu kick that marked football history, and even a crown-shaped badge to recall the player’s nickname. We smile at this, but we wonder if all of this isn’t a bit… excessive?
History is pretty, but lacks credibility
During the presentation in Nanterre, under the spotlight and in front of a crowd of employees, Cantona discovered this unique Capri with a striking Signal Orange shade. Louis-Carl Vignon, president of Ford France, and Thomas Morel, head of exterior design at Ford Europe, praised this collaboration between “the living legend” and Ford’s design team.
Built on the basis of a Capri RWD Extended Range, this version features a black stripe along its side representing King’s number 7, 21-inch black wheels, and a glossy black spoiler that add a touch of sportiness. And of course, the headrests are not shy about recalling that memorable moment in 1995 when Cantona was… let’s say, very expressive.
Éric Cantona enthusiastically declared: “True joy comes from expression, whether on the field, on a canvas, or on stage. This Capri deserves the title of ‘Legend’.” A flamboyant statement that suits the footballer so well one might wonder if he was actually talking about himself at that moment… Because can this Capri really be qualified as such? We will wait to see if history proves him right.
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