T. Rex (February 2, 1972) "Die Bombe aus dem Capri-Stall" - BRAVO

BRAVO magazine two-page photo-feature following Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn as they test-drive the powerful Ford Capri 2600 RS.

THE STORY

WHAT THE CLIPPING SHOWS

Publication: BRAVO Date: February 2, 1972 Country: Germany Section: Car Test / Celebrity Feature Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn put the Ford Capri 2600 RS through its paces, with the article detailing the car’s performance, technical specs (2.6 litre, 150 hp, fuel-injected engine), and its evolution from the “Plastic Bomb” racing version to a road-legal model. The piece blends glam star power with high-performance car enthusiasm.

• Large photos of the silver Ford Capri 2600 RS on a cobbled street • Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn posing dramatically with the car • Close-ups of the interior dashboard and instruments • Bold red headline “Die Bombe aus dem Capri-Stall”

CONTEXT AND NOTES	RELATED MATERIAL
Published at the absolute peak of T. Rextasy, this fun feature perfectly captures the glamorous, high-energy spirit of 1972 by pairing two of glam rock’s biggest stars with a stylish performance car — the ultimate fantasy for BRAVO’s teenage readers.	T. Rex (February 15, 1972) "Marc und Mickey - let's go" - BRAVO T. Rex (March 1–7, 1972) "Vorsicht, T. Rex - Fieber!" - BRAVO T. Rex (January 7, 1972) "Part Two of the T. Rex Story" - Sounds For more similar posts, check out the tags at the bottom of the page.

FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS	SOURCES
Event: Celebrity car test feature Era: 1972 (Peak T. Rextasy) Tone: Fun, glamorous, energetic Photography: Multiple large action and portrait shots	• BRAVO Magazine, February 2, 1972

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The two-page article in Bravo magazine (February 2, 1972) featured Marc Bolan and Mickey Finn chasing the Capri 2600 RS until the tires smoked. It highlighted the car's 6-cylinder fuel-injected engine with 2.6 liters displacement, 150 hp, and 18 liters premium fuel consumption per 100 km. The driver must monitor six instruments, with the large tachometer as the most important. The first racing Capri was nicknamed the "Plastic Bomb" due to plastic body parts, and the victory-accustomed track racer was now available as an everyday road version, introduced by the T. Rex boys.

The bomb out the Capri stable

The gasoline is injected: The 6-cylinder fuel-injected engine of the Capri 2600 RS has a displacement of 2.6 liters, 150 hp, and consumes 18 liters of premium fuel per 100 km

The Capri driver must keep an eye on six instruments, the most important of which is the large tachometer (right).

The first racing Capri was called the "Plastic Bomb" because important parts of the body were made of plastic. Recently, the victory-accustomed track racer has also been available as an everyday road version. The T. Rex boys introduce you to the thoroughbred speedster.

Brakes squealed, tires smoked, and the engine roared in a veritable witches' dance. Marc Bolan drove as if he had lead in his feet and the devil on his neck. During his daring full-throttle drive..

Comfortable bucket seats: Driver and passenger have plenty of room in corduroy-covered bucket seats - the Capri RS offers a lot of comfort for a car costing around 16,000 marks

Shortly before the start: Marc Bolan (left) and Mickey Finn lean casually against the Capri 2600 RS's stylish bodywork; minutes later, they put on a wild show with the speedster

"I can't do anything like this with my Rolls-Royce at home in London," he said with a grin as he handed the wheel to Mickey Finn. Finn elegantly swerved the Capri's stubby rear end back and forth during a wild slalom run. "Despite the rigid rear axle, this thing has fabulous road holding," said Mickey.

Externally, the 2600 RS is immediately recognizable as the fastest horse in the Capri stable: It has no bumpers, super-wide aluminum rims, and a lowered suspension, giving it a wide and muscular stance.

A high-performance exhaust system and halogen twin headlights are

essential," advises Marc to those interested in the Capri. The 150 horses could easily get the better of them. A speedster that accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just under nine seconds and has a top speed of 200 km/h requires a skilled driver in the cockpit." And Mickey Finn adds: "The Capri RS is a race car for the road, but it has the comfort of a four-seater sedan."