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The new Ford Capri, launched in unusual manner off the slipway at the shipbuilding yard
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The new Ford Capri, launched in unusual manner off the slipway at the shipbuilding yard
The new Ford Capri, launched in unusual manner off the slipway at the shipbuilding yard of Cammell laird in Birkenhead, Wirall.
The car was launched into the Mersey with a bottle of champagne smashed onto the the bumper by Miss Liverpool Margaret Ashcroft.
5th February 1969
Charlie Owens
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Birkenhead
England
Z1433
Media ID 21802081
© Mirrorpix
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In this photo print, we are transported back to the 5th of February 1969, witnessing a truly extraordinary event. The image captures the momentous launch of the new Ford Capri at the renowned Cammell Laird shipbuilding yard in Birkenhead, Wirral. As onlookers eagerly gather along the slipway, anticipation fills the air. In a departure from tradition, this sleek automobile is about to embark on its maiden voyage not through land but across water. With waves gently lapping against its tires, it stands poised for an unconventional baptism. The atmosphere crackles with excitement as Miss Liverpool herself, Margaret Ashcroft, steps forward clutching a bottle of champagne. With grace and precision she smashes it onto the gleaming bumper of this magnificent machine – christening it in style before its aquatic adventure begins. This remarkable scene encapsulates both innovation and audacity; two qualities that defined an era marked by progress and change. It serves as a testament to human ingenuity - where industries collide - showcasing how shipyards can become stages for automotive marvels. Charlie Owens' masterful capture immortalizes this historic moment forever etched into our collective memory. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of an era when dreams took flight and boundaries were shattered. This photograph transports us back to a time when anything seemed possible – when even cars could take flight off slipways into uncharted waters.
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