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Ford Capri III Black Maxichamps 1:43

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Ford Capri III Black Maxichamps 1:43 940082220 Diecast
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Maxichamps' 1:43 diecast Ford Capri III in black brings the 1982 fastback coupe to the shelf at around 10cm long, with the revised nose of the late Capri. The body is a fixed one-piece casting, so a black finish with no flaws to hide, clean shut lines and a low stance carry the model. A sharp, dark piece for 1980s Ford shelves.
Ford Capri III Black Maxichamps 1:43
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Specifications
Car Brand
Ford
Model Manufacturer
Maxichamps
Scale
1:43
Material
Diecast
Model Condition
New Model
SKU
940082220
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About the Ford Capri III Black Maxichamps 1:43

TL;DR: The Maxichamps Ford Capri III 1:43 is a black diecast model of the 1982 fastback coupe, with a fixed one-piece body. Around 10cm long, it shows the late Capri's reshaped nose, and the black paint makes surface quality, shut lines and stance easy to judge on the shelf.

By 1982 the Capri had been on sale for over a decade, and Ford had given it a sharper face. Maxichamps models the Capri III in black at 1:43, a colour that suits the car's coupe lines and shows up every strength and weakness in a casting. It rewards a close look.

The 1978 Facelift and the Late Capri

A Reshaped Nose with Four Headlamps

The Capri III arrived in 1978 with a revised front end: a lower, sloping nose carrying four rectangular headlamps in place of the earlier arrangement. The long bonnet and fastback shape stayed, so the car looks familiar but sharper. At 1:43, this is the detail to check first, since the nose and headlamp area is where the III is easiest to tell from the II. Look for four distinct lamp units and a clean grille opening, and make sure the front end sits low and wide rather than blunt.

Where the 1982 Car Sits in the Range

By 1982 the Capri sat late in the long-bonnet coupe era, a car that had bridged the 1970s and the early 1980s with little change to its fundamental shape. It remained rear-wheel drive and kept the proportions that defined it from 1969, and it stayed in production until the middle of the decade. That makes it a useful anchor for anyone tracing a single Ford coupe across two decades of changing taste.

Maxichamps Ford Capri III in Black Diecast

Black Leaves Nowhere to Hide

Dark paint is the hardest test of a model's surface. Dust, fingerprints and casting ripples all show in black, and the highlights run in continuous bands along the wings and roof that expose any waviness. A good diecast shell gives an even, deep gloss, with highlights that glide smoothly from bonnet to roof to tail. Nothing on this model opens, and the fixed one-piece body keeps those reflections unbroken. Handle it by the base, and clean it with a soft brush rather than a cloth.

Wheels, Glazing and Stance Checks

Against a black body, the wheels and window surrounds stand out, which makes them easy to assess. Check that the wheels sit properly within the arches with an even gap above the tyre, that the glazing is flush with its frame, and that badges and trim read as sharp marks. A level stance from the side is the final test: a Capri should sit low with the long bonnet leading the eye. Diecast weight helps here, keeping the model planted on the shelf.

A Dark Anchor for 1980s Ford Shelves

The black Capri III gives a shelf of 1980s cars a dark anchor, and against brighter pieces such as a gold Fiesta or a yellow Escort it provides welcome contrast. At around 10cm it takes little room, so Escort, Capri and Fiesta can sit in a row that tracks the decades. British collectors who care about provenance will want to keep the box. For anyone who wants to buy a Capri III in 1:43 diecast, this black car is a sharp, durable choice. Keep it out of direct sunlight and away from dusty shelves, as black shows both quickly.

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