Clay Dopke GTU Capri

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Clay Dopke GTU Capri

Postby kcapri13 » Tue Dec 02, 2008 1:49 am

Clay Dopke ran a two car team from 1978 till 1981, one GTO Capri and this GTU Capri. Ran a Westlake V6 2498 CC, with a 650 CFM Holley Carb, 13 to 1 compression. Enjoy the pictures the ones are on the trailer were taken in London, after the car was sold a couple years ago at auction.
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Postby Sportscar Universe » Sun Jan 11, 2009 12:47 pm

It looks less terrific than the GTO Capri, almost because of the flat rear arches. The drifts fitted on the front bonnet prove the team looked for a best aerodynamics efficience.

Is the livery the same than the one use in the 80s?
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Postby kcapri13 » Wed Jan 14, 2009 8:29 pm

Yes the Capri is painted the same as when we raced it, just missing some of the sponsor logos. I have pictures from when we raced it. The pictures I posted were from the new owner in London which taken upon arrival.

I have a couple pictures that are in my office that I need to scan that show this car in its glory at Lime Rock. Maybe I can get these done soon and post them.
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Postby Sportscar Universe » Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:53 pm

thanks a lot for that by advance.
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Postby kcapri13 » Fri Apr 24, 2009 6:12 pm

Hereis a picture of Clay's GTU Capri at Lime Rock in 1979
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Postby Sportscar Universe » Tue Apr 28, 2009 7:50 pm

beautiful !
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