The Triplex Capri

The Triplex Capri This is a page dedicated to the revivial of an icon The TRIPLEX Capri driven by Colin Vandervell 1976/77 and Gerry Marshall 1978.

After being found 40 years later and authenticated she is now being restored to her former glory by 25/7 Race and Restoration

25/04/2026

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26/03/2026

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We have some very special wheels for this very special Capri. This comes out of the desire to bring the car back to her ...
15/03/2026

We have some very special wheels for this very special Capri. This comes out of the desire to bring the car back to her period specification from 1978.

The Triplex Capri was one of a handful of Capris that didn’t run the standard Minilite alloys in the late 70’s but opted to run 3 piece split rims built by 100+ Wheels. Sadly these wheels no longer exist and are very hard to find second hand. Also they were prone to cracking in period due to a weakness at the edges of the spokes.

Like we say though we want this right, so we adopted the help of to make us a set. Working with image wheels made this job very easy as they are a leading manufacturer of wheels and have been in the game for many years and luckily for us, Harry who started the company used to work for 100+ and started up his own company after leaving 100+ so he knew the wheels well and thier weak points.

When they designed the new wheels they took the original design and added strength without ruining the look. We think they look incredible and make a huge difference to the look of the car aswell as retaining her originality.

Let us know what you think 🤩🏁





Right then followers !!We have been very quiet and for that we apologise, updates on the car are many but small. As cars...
15/03/2026

Right then followers !!

We have been very quiet and for that we apologise, updates on the car are many but small. As cars are made up of hundreds of small parts that all come together to make the finished product it’s just small steps forward week by week.

The car is currently fully painted and all panels fitted. Sign writing is yet to be done but will be started very soon. All the suspension is set up and fitted along with the brakes and exhaust system. All fuel and brake lines are in as is the wiring loom and lights. All electrics tested and it was a wonderful site seeing her lights bright and indicators flashing.

Inside the car some of the glass has been fitted along with the rear half of the roll cage and rear interior trim.

The biggest update on the car and something extremely special is the wheels but that will be a separate post.

Again apologies for the lack of updates but it has been super busy trying to get her ready for the start of the racing season as she sees her return on her 50 year anniversary.

See you all very soon and thank you all for the support 🏁🏁🏁

All work carried out by


Happy New Year all hope your 2026 is off to a good start, work has continued over the holiday period and into 2026. Upda...
25/01/2026

Happy New Year all hope your 2026 is off to a good start, work has continued over the holiday period and into 2026.

Updates on the car, last time you saw her she was just going in for bodywork and now we can show you her back in her true colours.

Bodywork all complete and painted, she’s rolling on her race gear and now the task of fitting all the original parts back to the car and any parts that have gone missing over her life are being replaced with new or second hand parts all in the name of keeping her identity. Carefully analysing all the period photographs to put every part back the way she was in 1978.

So many hours was spent getting all the lines correct and in the right place. All the gaps shapes and angles have been meticulously studied from our photo archive and replicated. We are over the moon with how she looks.

We will show you some more updates as parts are sourced and fitted.

See you all soon 🏁🏁🏁

All work carried out by 25/7 Race and Restoration


Big Thank you to all that entered our competition 🤩 the winner is Alan Munn 🏁 Thanks for sharing and supporting the page...
02/01/2026

Big Thank you to all that entered our competition 🤩 the winner is Alan Munn 🏁 Thanks for sharing and supporting the page we will message you shortly and get it in the post 🥳


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