In 1968 Ford of Germany created a Motorsport department in Cologne in an attempt to change their previously rigor image. Managed by the successful driver jochen neerpasch (which later founded for BMW M division), engineers and Mike kranefuss and Martin braungart, the small team soon focused their efforts on the new Capri. Their first entry was an ambitious 3-car team for the Tour de France auto, an event that involved races, 10-day throughput rally hill-climbs and long distance. Although Corsaire two retirees, one with fuel injection problems and the other after an accident, the piot and behra Capri is a fantastic sixth general, behind 4 Porsche 911s and a Chevrolet Corvette, and won his class. Ford Motor Company brands and dress trade used under license for Hornby hobby. Made by Hornby Hobby