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    Ok. Thank you FEP for the assist/attempt.
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    Hey Mick, so I was looking around at some info and seen that the 9d black magic was only in 81 and 82, do we have any literature about them being produced in 1983?

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    Fidel, you're correct. Black Magic was available in 1C only in 1983.

    The Lincoln-Mercury Product Facts Book (Advance Edition) says this about the 1983 Capri:


    • Black Magic available in Black only and features revised striping
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    So an 83 is definitely a one year only production with bubble hatch and........
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    OK I figured out what the other 69 are.

    It's not paint code. It's interior trim code...

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    What are the interior options available? Obviously mine was a majority.

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    Quote Originally Posted by STANGMAN116 View Post
    What are the interior options available? Obviously mine was a majority.
    The first thing to pop in to my mind were Recaro seats but those wern't available in 83, were they? Hmmm... I'm very curious of the answer.

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    No recaros in 83
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    I am curious as well? Because whatever options were left potentially only 69 had them. Could it be sun roof/ttop cars? Hmmmmm
    because im pretty sure the bm interior was all the same, with low back w/ gold inserts. Maybe non RS trim. Dang all the possibilities. ...

    wow, according to the literature, sport seats were an option. ... that would be amazing! !!
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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxChassis View Post
    OK I figured out what the other 69 are.

    It's not paint code. It's interior trim code...

    Ok, I'm TOTALLY cornfused....... What other 69? White exterior? Different interior? Found this:
    http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...ury-capri.html
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    No such animal as a "White Lightning". That was an advertising gimmick by Mercury for the Black Magic option ordered in white...
    Black Magic option could come with any engine.
    ...The Black Magic came stand with and only with the YA interior trim (Black interior, Black seats w/ Sand inserts). The YA interior was also optional in the Capri L.
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    If there was no 9D in 83 and no Recaros then it has to be the sport seats right?

    I'm not convinced all Black Magics had the black/gold seats. I'm certain that (at least the 82 model year) a few cars left the factory with Recaros.

    Outside of the seats I can't think of any other interior trim differences.

    I cannot wait for someone more in the know to chime in.

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    Option list

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    Special thanx to negusm for the bits of history.
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    Was hoping you all would figure it out.

    Yes, the 69 were HA trim.
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    Black Magic paints and trims...

    1981
    1C Black or 9D Polar White
    YA Black/Sand low-back

    1982
    1C Black or 9D Polar White
    YA Black/Sand low-back (standard) or TA Black Recaro (optional)

    1983
    1C Black
    YA Black/Sand low-back (standard) or HA Black Sport Performance (optional)
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    That's awesome. I'm always happy to learn something new about these cars but the answers left me with an even greater question.

    I used to have an 83 RS with a charcoal silver two tone but according to that brochure that wasn't possible. Does anyone have a Canadian version of that brochure? I feel like I'm going to have to hunt my old 83 down again and and grab the buck/door tag.

    I'm thinking fake RS with a chance for regional differences.

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    In negusms' sig is a link to A LOT of brochures.
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    Specialty Tu-Tone paint was not available on the RS.
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    Quote Originally Posted by conmech View Post
    In negusms' sig is a link to A LOT of brochures.
    http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Literature/

    Canadian SPECIFIC:

    http://www.ascmclarencoupe.com/Liter...res_Canada.htm
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    Very interesting. I do not see any mention of the tu-tone not being available in the RS in the Canadian one. Still, more research is required.

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    What year RS?
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    83. I posted a pic of the car in one of 86caprirs's CC threads if you want to take a look at it. I might just order a Marti on it for ****s and giggles. I don't want to derail this thread any further but I'll start a thread for that one if/when I find any further info. Still a very strong possibilty it was built from multiple cars before I got my hands on it.

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    Left column bottom of the page.

    Tu tone paint N/A

    Tu tone with black lower OPT.
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    I guess it was a mutt after all. I still want more info on it. It was my first bad @$$ car and I just loved it. I'd trade my pair of 82's to have it back the way it was when I let it go. At least I have the memories...

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