The ORIGINAL Triplex Capri

This is the first instalment of the story of the Triplex Capri.
She was lost for over 40 years with doubts and misguided opinions of her identity.
Now there are no doubts and she has her story to tell along with her scars to bear.
So please enjoy, and if you have any questions or information please email me [e-mail].
25/7 Race and Restoration

[@AdeyThatCapriGuy]

Absolutely amazing! What great history the car has, your research is impressive too! Looking forward to another update

[@257r_r]

Thank you, really appreciate it 😁

[@TVtwarn]

Incredible find mate ! I was very sceptical on first inspection but with the evidence you’ve compiled I’d say it’s undoubtably the car ! I would keep those cut wings as wall hangers and replace them Can’t wait to see what you do with it

[@257r_r]

That’s the plan mate 😊 Thanks for the support 😁

[@cooperbloke67]

Great video Andrew! Can’t wait to see progress. Thanks for sharing mate 👍🏼

[@257r_r]

@@cooperbloke67 Thank you, really appreciate your support ☺️

[@SAMotorsport]

Looking forward to this project mate! Love an old Capri, can't wait to see the restoration happen and it ripping around again

[@257r_r]

You and me both !

[@alextripp1230]

Remember this car, well done for saving it and spending time doing the video. Look forward to watching it's progress. Alex.

[@257r_r]

Happy to hear you remember the car and glad you liked the video 🏁

[@gavinivers8941]

You have your work ahead of you, but a great project.

[@257r_r]

Indeed she’s in need of metal surgery but she’s not rotten at all which is fantastic

[@craig50]

Love it mate,good luck with the rebuild

[@ecolematernelle3552]

Great video young man, good to see the hobby going well for the next generations.

[@257r_r]

Much appreciated 😊

[@mej6519]

Great find mate. The old war horse has to go back to her original triplex livery. Leave all the original dents n dings in the rear as she'll wear her war wounds with pride. subbedf to see the progress on the old girl.

[@257r_r]

Thank you and indeed I’m one for preserving the history in racing rather than replacing parts 😊

[@ricardocorbie6803]

Can’t wait to see her back in action!! Cheers 🥂

[@gregoriousgilbert519]

Steven -J-Humphrey Had a Capri Mk 2, 2L Lazer Dad fixed up a few cars together. Including putting blue fur all over the cockpit. I did one side, the passenger side and obviously he did the drivers side, and hand paint with a new-fangle pad system; a Mk 2 Cortina 4 door 1600. We turned into a 2Litre too. Would have either in a second.. Greg-Gilbert in sw uk.

[@vintage4941]

Great video Please video all the work !

[@GregorMarshall96]

Good luck Andrew 👍

[@MichaelWhiteRacing]

Great video mate, really enjoyed that.

[@257r_r]

@@MichaelWhiteRacing Thank you mate 😁🏁

[@raimonddeieso7433]

It would be nice to know what motor, gear box and diff was in it when it was originally raced

[@257r_r]

She originally ran a Ford 3L Essex V6 that was built by Racing Services and would have run a a 4 speed Ford gearbox slightly updated internals and a standard Capri Atlas rear axle with slightly modified mounting points and updated diff and LSD 😊

[@bilbobaggins4366]

Anyone with original parts plz forward their wereaboits , help get this built 👍👍

[@257r_r]

Cheers mate 🏁

[@kizzerplowright]

Hang on stop stop at 23min you say that the chassie mounts need to changed... when did it go compression struts early on for racing, or is it a very resent thing. As a very low car compression struts might be an advantage.....

[@257r_r]

The chassis mounts have been modified for an extra control arm and it didn’t have that when it was built so it’s going back to standard which is how it raced 😊

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Will it have the v6 engine when it’s done or back to a four cylinder

[@257r_r]

V6 3L as that’s how it was built and race from factory

[@frictionstreaker]

if it had a new wing on the near side front, how can it have the original paint on it?

[@257r_r]

@@frictionstreaker It had a new wing in 1978 when Gerry crashed it and when they rebuilt it they re painted it into that Triplex livery to continue the 78 season with the sponsorship deal

[@gj91471]

Do You know Eddie Griffiths ? He worked for Broadspeed aswell.

[@257r_r]

I don’t unfortunately, John probably would remember him, what did Eddie do at Broadspeed ?

[@gj91471]

@257r_r Eddie was an Engine guy. He did work on the Cosworth YB at Mountune, Cosworth F1, Designed / built Engines for Knight Racing Services in Daventry.

[@gj91471]

@@257r_r Think Eddie stays near Northampton.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

You could restore it to a Touring Car but it would not be much good. So much missing that needs to be replaced. OR you could race it as last raced a LOT easier. And far cheaper even with the expensive engine

[@257r_r]

She deserves to be what she originally was when she was built and that’s what we will do. It’s more than easily achievable at 25/7 R&R. Stay tuned and watch the progress 😊