1967 Other Makes TRIDENT

CLIPPER V8 Coupe

8 - Cyl.

Manual

GTH 3144674

Clear

Gasoline

UP ON THE BLOCK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, THE TRIDENT CLIPPER 4.7 V8 PROTOTYPE NUMBER ONE, YES NUMBER ONE, CLUB Ducumented car, in the registry as old number one. This was also the LONDON RACING CAR SHOW VEHICLE. Current owner for the past 35 years. This car is a significant part of brithish small marque history. Durring the time of my ownership the car was driven 1869 miles only, most of which it attended british ca shows while we were in the UK. This Clipper V8 was also featured in many UK motor magizines. This makes either a stunningly rare show car or would be a very interesting historic racing car, if so prepared. This very rare Trident Clipper has never been raced or wrecked and has had no modifications which in anyway would effect, its originallity. It retains its original 289 cu high performance motor as fitted with its close ratio 4sp top loader. This cars straight line performance can only be described as brutul, with a top end of approx 160 mph. These early Tridents were all built using the shankley chassis as was fitted to the big healey 3000s ,because of this all the parts are readily available from moss motors. OK now for good and bad , recently a custom manufactured alluminun radistor was fitted, as well as an exhuast system to suit such a high performance car. The Dash was recovered and detailed as original with its brushed alloy instrumemt cluster, all instruments being correct vintage smiths with 160 mph speedo and 8000rpm tach. The Clipper now has been carefully paint stripped for a new finish the paint was lifted due to using an incorrect car cover. I was in the process of reworking the engine compartment for beauty purposes, small items such as relocating the remote oil filter and cooler assembly I have never left been happy with the engine compartments overall look. The fresh air intake hose needs work, possible relocation of battery.The interior I always left as original it is in good original condition, this car is not a restoration more of a sort out to your likes. If i get the first photos on this listing this was when i showed the car in england, back in the earley 1980s. I will furnish any addiona photos required when possible, beyond my pc skills. I will work with buyer on shipping, any prep work ect. A $1000.00 deposit due in 7 days balance in 14 days. For specific information Please call me George at 614 778 7047 or email me at gtewksbary@gmail.comOn Jun-28-10 at 16:07:11 PDT, seller added the following information: UP ON THE BLOCK FOR THE FIRST TIME IN HISTORY, THE TRIDENT CLIPPER 4.7 V8 PROTOTYPE NUMBER ONE, YES NUMBER ONE, CLUB Ducumented car, in the registry as old number one. This was also the LONDON RACING CAR SHOW VEHICLE. Current owner for the past 35 years. This car is a significant part of brithish small marque history. Durring the time of my ownership the car was driven 1869 miles only, most of which it attended british ca shows while we were in the UK. This Clipper V8 was also featured in many UK motor magizines. This makes either a stunningly rare show car or would be a very interesting historic racing car, if so prepared. This very rare Trident Clipper has never been raced or wrecked and has had no modifications which in anyway would effect, its originallity. It retains its original 289 cu high performance motor as fitted with its close ratio 4sp top loader. This cars straight line performance can only be described as brutul, with a top end of approx 160 mph. These early Tridents were all built using the shankley chassis as was fitted to the big healey 3000s ,because of this all the parts are readily available from moss motors. OK now for good and bad , recently a custom manufactured alluminun radistor was fitted, as well as an exhuast system to suit such a high performance car. The Dash was recovered and detailed as original with its brushed alloy instrumemt cluster, all instruments being correct vintage smiths with 160 mph speedo and 8000rpm tach. The Clipper now has been carefully paint stripped for a new finish the paint was lifted due to using an incorrect car cover. I was in the process of reworking the engine compartment for beauty purposes, small items such as relocating the remote oil filter and cooler assembly I have never left been happy with the engine compartments overall look. The fresh air intake hose needs work, possible relocation of battery.The interior I always left as original it is in good original condition, this car is not a restoration more of a sort out to your likes. If i get the first photos on this listing this was when i showed the car in england, back in the earley 1980s. I will furnish any addiona photos required when possible, beyond my pc skills. I will work with buyer on shipping, any prep work ect. A $1000.00 deposit due in 7 days balance in 14 days. For specific information Please call me George at 614 778 7047 or email me at gtewksbary@gmail.com . **NEW INFORMATION AND PHOTOS** *NEW PARTS FOR INSTALL AFTER REFINISH* 1. TAIL LIGHTS AND GASKETS (LAMP TO BODY) 2. BONNET FLIPSIDES LATCHES 3. REAR TRIM COVERS FOR SPARE TIRE ACCESS (CAOCH TYPE LOCKS) 4. WASHER JETS 5. HEADLAMP TRIM RINGS 6. CLIPPER AND TRIDENT OF ENGLAND.BADGES 1 SPARE 7. POWERED BY FORD SIDE BADGES. INTENDED FOR SIDE OF BONNET At the time this car is refininshed a couple of improvements should taken care of, the rear screen appreture should be trimmem for a correct and tight fit. Also the footwells need to adjusted where the new exhaust manifolds drop as this is very tight. As previously stated the engine compartment requires some re location of the oil cooler and remote oil filter.The car has the finned cast alluminun high cap. oil pan and has the high volume ford racing oil pump. Included is a new Sun Pro water temp gauge, and a blaster 2 coil. IM sorry if i do not answer any emails but the volume has been overwelming, primairly people all wanted more photos of the car as it is currently so here they are taken today monday june 28 2010. If you are a serious bidder and you need a speciic question answered then please call direct on 614 778 7047.