I Bought A FAKE 80’s Supercar On Ebay And It’s WORSE Than You Think

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It’s happened again…oh eBay why… Introducing my DMS ‘Bullit’! Once a 1979 Ford Capri, this was converted into a rather unique Aston tribute… I have to say I’m impressed with the body panels, but the Ford underneath…well you will see!!
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@jacklow5591 6 ай бұрын

Keep it as it is, treat it as a tribute to Aston Martins

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I agree, will just be a bit of lighthearted fun!

@mikevanblommestein5726 6 ай бұрын

I think the body kit looks amazing, I'd keep it as it is, perhaps a 5 speed box for real world driving fun

@matthewkardys6514 6 ай бұрын

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@cmdrcrimbo 6 ай бұрын

Keep the DMS body as is dont modify it because it looks sick as is, Just repair and paint or wrap it. However when you repair the sheet metal floors etc modify them to convert it to remove the leaf springs into independent suspension or maybe use Ford Sierra XR4x4 engine and running gear to make it into a 4 wheel drive great looking and great handling road going weekend track car. With the EFI and all round engine and suspension tune-ability you will have great fun, reliable and also be able to drive it home afterwards!

@scotttod6954 6 ай бұрын

ATF and acetone is my go to for releasing stuck anything. Especially aluminum stuck to iron. Be a great daily. Tube chassis track car? Or straight drop on a written off modern car for a resto mod?

@bradleysmith2021 6 ай бұрын

At this point, just build a chassis to go under the body kit. Engineer it the way you want. Make it something unique. I vote for the earlier suggestion of a Coyote V-8 in front of a 6 speed, but with some sort of boosting device feeding it. Build a monster.

@ragnarsigvarsson5311 6 ай бұрын

These were built in a factory in Ringwood, not far from where I was living at the time. I had a kit car myself and drove up there to have a look. The director showed me the demonstrator car and a couple in build. They were certainly pretty impressive and I was quite tempted for a while.

@mrcomenttoe2009 6 ай бұрын

I like all the little comments that come up that sounded really cool a car fan since the 70s

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s amazing. I hear he’s still around, would love to chat to him. Was it the red demo car you saw?

@The-Sea-Dragon-1977 6 ай бұрын

I love the idea of a cost effective rebuild & throw in some genuine Aston Martin parts. As a former Capri owner & DBS fan I’d love to see it out & about when done.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It’ll be fun! I think we can get it done for summer and what a laugh it will be!

@MJ-vj1un 6 ай бұрын

Kit cars were always meant to be just a bit of fun. 'Repair' it, cheap and cheerful. 😊👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@pjmccracken 6 ай бұрын

IMHO go with a restomod as others have already said and have at it with your creativity and have some fun. That thing with a nice classic silver paint job and red leather interior, modestly lowered with the right wheels would look the absolute bomb. Give it a nice stainless steel exhaust system, decent suspension and brakes to make it handle well and this will be your "go to" summer car, you won't want to drive the real Aston's! Wish you the best of luck with it... I envy you getting your hands on this!!

@user-oj1pu6ip7r 6 ай бұрын

Time is precious, that car isn't. Love the craziness.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That was beautiful

@bjsteg79 6 ай бұрын

I feel like the term you're looking for is "restomod." You're rebuilding/restoring the car to an operational state, but open to taking liberties modifying or updating systems and components for better performance and safety. With the Capri's history in racing, and now as a vintage racing series, there should be some fun options and upgrades available since most will be removed and replaced anyway. As you mentioned the car is in a grey area of not really being a Capri, it's not really an Aston, it's been modified already for the kit car look... I say you have carte blanche to do whatever you want! Could be a clean & fun weekend car, or something unique to run around a track.

@NorthernChev 6 ай бұрын

Put it on a different chassis that isn't a Capri... Definitely don't try to restore this chassis, or ruin another Capri. Problem solved. EDIT: you don't owe DMS, Capri owners, or Aston Martin anything. Just make it a drivable car. Cut up a Fox-body Mustang chassis or something.

@migueldenboer5186 6 ай бұрын

Capris are way cheaper and easier to get than foxbody mustangs, especially here in Europe/UK

@NorthernChev 6 ай бұрын

@@migueldenboer5186 Yeah, but why downgrade to the lackluster performance of a Capri chassis (compared to the Fox body), when you can have the extreme versatility, cheap parts and wide variety of modifications of a Fox body? It would be worth the time and effort in the long run.

@migueldenboer5186 6 ай бұрын

@@NorthernChev definitely not, any parts required for the foxbody would have to be imported from the USA, remember, these cars were never sold in the UK

@davidhyson9910 6 ай бұрын

Body swap that thang!!!

@NorthernChev 6 ай бұрын

@@migueldenboer5186 I was not aware of that. But the UK did receive other Fox-body cars from Ford.

@MrPabsUk 6 ай бұрын

Theres one of them (registered as an 82 2.0) near me, in outer north London, its been sat under various tatty tarps since the tax ran out in 2007.. I reckon it`ll be pretty much the same condition as that one.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Would you pop a note on it for me? My email address is in my channel description, email me if you can!

@malcolmmitchell8538 6 ай бұрын

Put the DMS back on the road, fun interesting project to have my attention 👍🏻👍🏻

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Glad you like it! It will be up and running soon!

@NorthernChev 6 ай бұрын

A Torque Wrench is a calibrated specialty tool. It’s accuracy is sensitive to temperature, not being set back to zero when done, and a host of other things that effect it’s calibration. But above all, it is NEVER to be used to LOOSEN anything. Ever. It is NOT a “breaker bar” or ratchet. It is to be used in the tightening position only. Otherwise you will ruin the accuracy of its calibration.

@rustymohr6652 6 ай бұрын

I like it. I think you have something special. I'm an American and a fan of Ford products. I can see design elements in the front clip from the Mustang II, Maverick and Pinto. In fact, I've half the mind to try my hand at replicating one for myself. 😁👍

@_autoverse 4 ай бұрын

This was a random suggestion in my feed. I appreciate how you discussed your thought process and potential plans with this car.

@HudsonAutoFilms 4 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed. Lots more to come :)

@darrenleaguecity 6 ай бұрын

Did he say the 80's had crazy hairstyles? Has he looked in the mirror lately? LOL

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I had to get in character!

@giulius7176 6 ай бұрын

I love it!!!! Keep it as is… fab a new floor and fix it up. I think it would be a fun car to run around in!!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I think so too! It’s stolen my heart!

@greg5639 6 ай бұрын

Whatever you do with it, i'm looking forwards to watching. Only just found you, so subbed to see what you do with it duck .👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for subscribing! Next episode tomorrow!

@robsan9156 6 ай бұрын

Repair the floor as you can and use it 👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@wamgoc 6 ай бұрын

Put it back on the road as is, and have some fun!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s the plan! Will be a great thing when done!

@guymaddock648 6 ай бұрын

Looks great! Lovely colour too. Can easily imagine it with some ivory leather seats with blue piping, walnut dash and correct alloys. Can’t wait to see it finished… 👍

@_zzpza 6 ай бұрын

Simple resto to make it legal and safe would be my vote. You said it yourelf, it's never going to be worth a lot, but being a factory car, I think it's worth restoring just as a piece of automative history.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! It will be great fun to use and with little investment it can be safe and on the road! A cheap fun classic is getting harder and harder to find!

@ItsDaJax 6 ай бұрын

I'd keep it as is, fix the chasis, add a double hoop rollbar, well built performance v6, and not worry about a real restoration, just a fun spirited driver.

@derekstocker6661 6 ай бұрын

Love this, you are in fact saving a piece of British motoring history, the Capri was a fantastic car in most of it's forms and the Aston-Martin needs no applause it is just a fabulous car full stop. Wish you luck on this re-build, once the engine is sorted and the chassis re-built it will be admittedly at some cost a great looking car. Well done on the purchase and hope the re-build gets started soon!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! It’s going to be good fun! The next video will be out on Sunday!

@nigelbostock4270 6 ай бұрын

I remember being shocked to find an Aston in a Cornish scrappy in the mid 90’s until I realised it looked a bit off, took a couple of minutes to realise it was a kit car.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Must of been one of these! I think DMS were the only company who attempted to replicate Aston (until more recently). The fibreglass is probably still in that Cornish scrapyard.

@leonafeaver4770 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely love this. It's no longer a capri. It is a dms bullit. It is also yours. I'd say just cut the floor out and build your own floor. For the sake of buying off the shelf front crossmember and panhard rear set up you'll only improve it. Change the fibre timing gears though

@fredyellowsnow7492 6 ай бұрын

One thing I notice about the roof chop... When I first examined a Crayford Cortina convertible, the insides of the sills were doubled-up with about 3 inch wide and deep box sections welded top, sides, front and back to the original structure. The car would have folded up, otherwise. To avoid all this crap, just buy a Scimitar; you get an Essex, a decent chassis and a rust-free body.

@oldschool1993 6 ай бұрын

Ha Ha he comments on crazy 80's hairstyles. Waiting patiently for his comment on fashion.

@ThePillenwerfer 6 ай бұрын

I'd say do it up as a DMS on a repaired chassis. It should all be about monetary value; the Bullit is rarer and more interesting than a Capri even if it's not worth as much.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, I’m definitely going to fix it up as a DMS. It’s also useful that capri structural parts are very affordable!

@andrewharrison7027 6 ай бұрын

Please please please please do it up

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s the plan!

@Emilthehun 6 ай бұрын

Keep it as original build as possible. Period correct wheels fix the rust and just enjoy it. It's a great conversation piece

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I think the wheels will be vital to make it look right. The original capri wheels are 13 inch off the top of my head, which will be too small. So something a bit bigger and wider will hopefully allow it to sit right!

@Emilthehun 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms yes that would be awesome. Never seen a Capri, but this car looks awesome. I wouldn't even mess with trying to fit the bumper , because that would take away from it all. This way it looks unique. Cars and coffee will definitely lots of people will appreciate it just for what it is.

@friedrichfasing7854 6 ай бұрын

I am definitely interested in what you do with this car. I signed and gave you a thump up. I´ll be watching you!!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Lots of fun to come

@Andreweg1981 6 ай бұрын

Repair and modify put your own spin on it, maybe a more modern v8 engine if it'll fit and resto mod with o.e parts ❤

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That would be fun! It will be a nice project, definitely going to make my mark on it!

@jasonhaaksma8419 6 ай бұрын

Yeah, go nuts with it. See if you can add your surplus Aston Martin bits to it (if they will fit) and make it your own.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I’ll definitely try and add the chrome bumpers!

@jasonhaaksma8419 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms yeah the integral fiberglass bumpers don’t look right.

@leecarswell9656 6 ай бұрын

I actually like it, it doesn't really look half bad, just restomod it and put some cool bits and pieces on it

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed! It will be a great bit of fun for the money!

@1234567marks 6 ай бұрын

Please restore it as is, it’s a real novelty. This is going to be interesting SUBSCRIBED!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s the plan now! Thank you for subscribing!

@robertodaggis7244 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms Same here, subbed!

@fredk.2001 6 ай бұрын

Put a roof back on it, replace the floorpans or find a new chassis, find a Ford Cleveland V8 with Aussie aluminum heads, fit new brakes, update the suspension, find some larger modern wheels.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I’ll get on it!

@kaydesign 6 ай бұрын

Maybe buy a running Rover P6? Swap the engine and seats over? Because the only good thing on a P6 is the engine and interior 😅

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Funny you say that! I was thinking the P6 interior would be a great option for this. But good point with the engine as well!

@kaydesign 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms A V8 would be a great fit! I can relate to your projects because I am restoring a 1968 Mercedes 280SE Coupe and my first car was a 1967 Ford Mustang Coupe which I am now converting to a 302 V8 with a T5. Because your first car was a Capri? The European Mustang. Good taste & Nice toys! Keep it up!

@dotpeat1372 6 ай бұрын

Great project, well presented, love to see your progress. Restoring myself which is challenging my limits as authenticity/provenance doesn't allow your fun. Hope to learn from your work! Youve got my support! Great upload.

@niceracleous9999 6 ай бұрын

You bought that Jaguar convertible, stick it on that, should fit a treat?

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s an Aston! But that already has a chassis picked out for it!

@nicholass3964 6 ай бұрын

restore as a Bullit but add a range rover 4.6 Right looks, right noise

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That would be mean!

@lancastrian413 6 ай бұрын

Video was interrupted by an ad for 'car scrappage services'. The algorithm is trying to say something.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Hahahahhaha oh god…even KZfaq is trying to tell me somthing

@handmaderacers 6 ай бұрын

def keep it as it is, make it work, probably more cost effective to fit a Rover V8 that runs than rebuild the Essex, Essex has nylon timing gears that..loose teeth..but, get stuck in, it'll be fun

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That is true, forgot about the finicky gears. She’ll be coming out soon enough and I’ll see what’s on the engine market!

@dancarter482 6 ай бұрын

_ROVER V8_ - For the WIN! I suppose they are all silly money now, too. Take the Aston badges off because that's an insult to the real thing. Beefy alloys and _phat_ rubber - muscle car stance and smoke it around!

@H1WEX 6 ай бұрын

I’ve had worse, I’m in the fix it cheaply camp and get it safe and drivable, fitting whatever real Aston parts you can.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@xr8rick 6 ай бұрын

That’s hilarious...an Aston Martin lite. Lol. I agree with your suggestion to just get it up and running. The red Aston is still my favourite though. 👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It will be a fun summer daily! Yep, can’t beat the red Aston!

@hubridgell4511 6 ай бұрын

This video is more and excellent proof that talking and explaining is your strong point! Excellent video!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed! This will be a fun build!

@tonylucas7900 6 ай бұрын

Great vid,I like the kit and I think if you can get it to a drivable condition that would be the best way to go.Keep it without a roof or maybe just a taunau.I think it can be made into a cool car and you really don’t need to spend a fortune.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I agree, I want to get it solid and then just enjoy it. I get too pedantic with perfection on my other cars. So will be fun to have something just use and not worry about in the same way!

@jozsefizsak 6 ай бұрын

You've changed my perspective on these types of cars from loathing to seeing them as quirky pieces of history. It would be a fun project to bring this one back in the practical manner you described.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I was of a similar mindset, quite anti replicas etc. But this seems to have aged very well, I’m also amazed at how well built the kit is. It feels sturdier than a normal Capri! Even with the holes in the floor!

@mrcomenttoe2009 6 ай бұрын

I enjoyed the video greetings to you all the way from California I hope you bring this thing back on the road👍👍👍👍👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Greetings from cold England!

@MrBlueWRX 6 ай бұрын

It's not a terrible looking thing, if i were you i would join the Capri club and spend a grand on repair panels from them and get stuck in repairing it, at the end of the day you will have a nice unique car.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely, that’s what I’m going to do! It’s a saving grace that Capri structural parts are still relatively affordable!

@motoramavlog 6 ай бұрын

Exactly my cup of tea, actually😅

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

We’re part of a small group I think!!

@alistairsteadman3765 6 ай бұрын

Yes keep it as it is. It’s a legit car, registered as such with the DVLA and a piece of history. Plenty on manufactured cars from around that period that were crap from day 1.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@Mainbusfail 6 ай бұрын

You do whatever you desire with this car. Its your project, passion and money. I'm certainly curious about what you end up doing.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It will be an interesting one! I think the goal is to bring it back to roadworthy on a budget

@mrnobody6573 6 ай бұрын

4X4 Aston?? First I have heard of this one. I hope you are not going to cut up the silver one for this,that`s the only good vintage Aston you have. Maybe put this fake one on the 4wd frame. That would be cool & it would not be messing up a real Aston.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Don’t worry! The silver Aston is safe! I have a crash damaged 2007 V8 vantage that will be going 4X4. It can never be registered again, so it can either be crushed, turned into art or chassis swapped…so off road we go! I posted the video about 3 weeks ago!

@user-xn1pt4py7j 6 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen one of these until your video - thank you. The hardtop version looks really good & I was wondering if it was feasible to possibly put a similar roof on yours ? It would make a much stiffer car which could really be used & enjoyed.

@tomswindler64 6 ай бұрын

Interesting project,it’s rare,someone might be interested in it in the future,plus when waiting for parts for other cars,you can tinker with this car.get tired of it,back to other cars.great video 😎😎😎👍👍👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s my thinking! Something fun to tinker with while the big cars are in limbo!

@NiceCakeMix 6 ай бұрын

My friend who lived in Charlgrove, Oxfordshire, back in 1995, made one of these. He bought 2 3.0 Ghia Mk2 Capris and had bought one of the fibreglass body kits from someone else in Haddenham. It took about 6 weeks to build and wasnt really very good when he had made it. The handling wasnt great but it did get a lot of attention when he took it out. He drove it to Aylesbury college in November 1996 and this was when the car park was at the back. While parked there, someone in a Bedford van reversed into it and crushed the rear end. So it was scrapped. I subbed to the channel on seeing this video, so look forward to seeing whats next.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Interesting. I have to say this one has been well put together, but sadly the Ford underneath is not great! Thank you for subscribing! Lots of interesting builds to come

@Dan-wo4bx 6 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I had a dino kit car alpha based it was fkn horrible but it did look a bit like a dino.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Haha kit cars are always hit or miss!

@notsure8041 6 ай бұрын

Looks like a mustang 2 had a baby with a jaguar.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Must’ve been a hell of a night

@fifteen8 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms Yeah, when the video started I thought, "Geez, Aston Martin just copied the Mustang II!" But then I watched the rest of the video. I had no idea that AM modified Fords.

@thesunreport 6 ай бұрын

It's a cool car, I hope you get it running and driving again.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! Hoping the engine will be firing this week!

@LaidBackApophis 6 ай бұрын

I actually love the shape, restore it, and widen it but keep the lines. Make a great british mustang.

@algray1195 6 ай бұрын

Gorgeous looking car. I hope you work through the mechanical bits and get this gem to shine. I hope you share the journey. SUBSCRIBED!!!!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Next video out on Sunday!

@billleigh615 6 ай бұрын

I like it! All new fords have an 'Aston' face anyway

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

They do!

@JacknVictor 6 ай бұрын

There's nothing wrong with replica cars, depending on what you buy. I have had 3 real Porsches and one beetle replica Porsche, and If I was to buy another I would choose the replica every time.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Is that a covin by any chance?

@JacknVictor 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms it was a 911 replica but not a Covin, it was all done from scratch as far as I know. The guy I bought it from spent a couple of years putting all his love and attention in to it, then instead of enjoying it, he decided to sell after a few years, as, he got itching to go on to start his next project so had to sell that one. I think he got his enjoyment in the building stages more than owning it. Honestly though I got so much enjoyment from that car. Part of it was not worrying about damaging it like I did with my real Porsches. That used to stress me out. I'm not rich, I just happened to get offered cars at a time when I had the money to buy them (really wish I had used that money to pay more off the mortgage to be honest but I was young then!), but the stresses of owning the real ones zapped away any enjoyment I got from them, because I was scared of big repair bills, whereas the replica only cost me a few grand, and other than it having a couple of genuine Porsche parts on it, everything else came off a beetle or other mass produced car so were easily accessible. Plus I got a few things like extra fibre glass wings with it incase I damaged the ones on the car. Might just be that I'm easily pleased because my all time favourite cars I've owned were cheap old bangers such as a mk3 escort 1.1 pop that I loved because it was like driving a go kart but on the road, and a 1979 dog-shit metallic brown Toyota Corolla automatic. I like the less obvious cars more than flashy or the popular choice. Can't wait to see future videos on this car btw. I think if I was to buy another car nowadays, I would go for one of those new Ford 'escort' mk1 cars being made in Wales. They are escorts in every way but name, and have a few bits of more modern tech in them to bring them up to today's standards, but they are beautiful. I've always wanted a mk1but the best ones go for more than my house is worth where as these Welsh built cars are brand new and only sell for price of an average cheap to mid range family car so I would rather buy that, slap a ford badge on it and that will be me happy.

@andygilroy137 6 ай бұрын

Maybe acquire a scimitar chassis and build it on that…. Gets away from leaf springs and is a self sustaining chassis especially for a soft top

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s a good idea, I’ve always liked the scimitar platform

@crb456 6 ай бұрын

Would an Escort or Cortina floor pan fit? Are there any affordable, good condition donors likely to be available in the UK? (Asking from Australia)

@difficultkunt4050 6 ай бұрын

I preferred it with its cover on 😂

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

😂

@mrcomenttoe2009 6 ай бұрын

Restore it as it is please redo it as it's is finish it it is a beautiful car ask the custom car people not some of the stupid KZfaq people😅

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It’ll be restored don’t worry!

@jujuUK68 6 ай бұрын

An interesting car, and I love the idea of a "baby Aston" as a daily driver. People who rebel against the idea of using a donor Capri - get over yerselves. It was never a great car. A Ford Cortina in a fur coat - with ancient engines live rear axles, and rust rust rust. I think donor Capri and drop the body on. NO point using expensive Aston parts. But how pretty was the original Aston body design?

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I agree, having a baby Aston to daily is the goal. And to prove you can still fix classics on a budget without cutting dangerous corners! The original Aston is incredible

@BOT-dv9lz 6 ай бұрын

This is maybe more collacteble and rare 🤩

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It’s certainly rare!

@okgo8315 6 ай бұрын

Keep it as is, almost.... narrow that original Aston bumper 👍👍easy coz it's f'glass, that will remove the worst looking bit of bodywork and hugely improve the looks.👍👍✌️🇬🇧

@sandrcars 6 ай бұрын

I Visited the DMS workshops back in the day. Always thought they were cool for what they were. I would like to see it repaired and back on the road as a fun car 😎

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Very cool you got to go there in their heyday! I agree, she’ll be on the road by summer!

@sandrcars 6 ай бұрын

@@HudsonAutoFilms looking forward to the updates. Love an obscure underdog of a car that confuses people 👍

@MrJolppy 6 ай бұрын

I would suggest actually trying to make another body out of carbon fiber. You can lay it on top of that, and Joe coat pop off of it probably sell kits too.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Not a bad idea!

@4WheelBuilds 6 ай бұрын

Leave it as a DMS, and get it in good shape to be used for summer. If you start putting Aston parts on it, it will become 'DIY' monster, looks great as is and as you put it not many were produced maybe one day people will enjoy them for what they really were.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I agree, the more I look at it the more I love it as is. It’s a fun bit of history!

@BastiaanOlij 6 ай бұрын

I love it, i'd go for the repair option, keep it as is, get it safe and nice again, would love to watch you progress with it.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the support! That’s the plan now, just get it safe and have some fun! Lots to come on it

@mikevanblommestein5726 6 ай бұрын

That will be a great summer cruiser. It will sound amazing once you get the exhausts sorted. Still a grand project tho ,all the best

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Summer cruiser is the way! Looking forward to sharing the journey!

@zogzoogler 5 ай бұрын

There is only one thing that you must do, put this bodykit on a Jaguar XJ8 or XK8. Then take your Jag in drag to an Aston Car Show😂

@HudsonAutoFilms 5 ай бұрын

Hahah that’s a good idea 😎

@thatcheapguy525 6 ай бұрын

fascinating stuff. you have an original DBS, thats serious kudos on its own. the restoration of an Aston Martin V8 cloned onto Capri running gear sounds bonkers but we wouldn't be Brits if we weren't a bit excentric. if you have the time and money, why not. and with some of the late Capri hardware it could be made to go and handle very respectably.

@wambugumassive 6 ай бұрын

You ARE nuts! Keep up the good work, mate.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I try my best to stay that way!! Lots of fun to come!

@radioactivelight 6 ай бұрын

When I was a teenager I had at least 6 Capri’s. They they were practically giving them away. I got a couple of them without engines because guys like putting their V6 in Toyota trucks and the getting rid of the bodies. I would run 1/4 mile races beating a lot of V8’s I had such a great time with them back in the day!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

That’s a great story! It is amazing how cheap they were. I’ve heard stories of people paying to get rid of them! How times have changed. It’s hard to get anything classic for cheap now

@therealgaragegirls 6 ай бұрын

I agree with you that you make it functional and safe--and enjoy it as a fun, cool, silly car. 💜

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Fun, safe and silly - what more could you want!

@therealgaragegirls 6 ай бұрын

"That is our suspension coming through the bottom of the car, which is not ideal" 😂🤣😂🤣💜

@therealgaragegirls 6 ай бұрын

You earned yourself a subscriber. ☺️💜

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for subscribing!

@RebelsInc969 6 ай бұрын

That is Awesone bruv keep it & get it running & use it 👍✌

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! Absolutely, I better get to work!

@wormon3626 6 ай бұрын

Wouldn't take much work too create a box section chassis too replace the original and trying too patch up what's there is pointless when a bulk of original super structure has been removed

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Indeed. It’s a tricky one, as all the original capri chassis parts are very affordable

@craftycasting9578 6 ай бұрын

a spaceframe is the only sensible option i would bin the essex well everything but outer body and get something crashed to take parts from something modern reliable and fast an aston you can abuse without breaking and no astons were harmed in the making of

@n.b.p.davenport7066 6 ай бұрын

Sorry bro😢 I think a stick of dynamite would be your best option

@craigrobertson7938 6 ай бұрын

It would be interesting to put a modern Ford engine in like a 2lt st motor.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Hadn’t thought of that, interesting 🧐

@colinthomson3763 6 ай бұрын

Hi, new to your channel. Really enjoying the cars, think that should put it back on the road by building your own floor pan and use some of your original parts as well and have summer run around. Get the engine out and get onto rack to work on it

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for tuning in! I’m glad you’re enjoying! Agreed, will be great fun when it’s done!

@XX629-Bulldog 6 ай бұрын

I’m looking forward to it. I’ve had 30 capris and am supercharging my 280 at the moment. Also sourced all the Bullitt parts back in the day and chopped a body for it - ironically still have a section of the chassis reinforcement that use as an engine crane extension! Rebuild it as,a Bullitt.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

30! You’re as mad as me. I like it. That’s interesting that you went about the actual Bullit build process, what stopped you finishing it? I agree, save the Bullit and keep it as is!

@niallomurchu5339 6 ай бұрын

It's fun. That's it. You are 100% right. And it's yours. So I would advise, as a near 50 year old petrol head, just do whatever your gut says. It'll be right. You already have a great channel so why not inject a bit of fun, lunacy, and "make it up as you go" into it. Your instinct will keep you right, and as long as it fun, keep going. Loopy projects are the best.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I appreciate you saying that! Will do…I think loopy is what I do best!

@Inthegarage685 6 ай бұрын

That is an awesome project

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

It’ll be fun!

@sannyfolkesson2226 5 ай бұрын

me in my loonacy would do a "frankecar" as you can whiden the wheel stance with a larger car suspeniton and subrframe and bolt that on it and such, as its farly common in sweden as one easy can see a car with completely diffrent brands bits bolted on it, as either its cheaper and looks similar or improve quality, as i think if you can find a rear axle of example a 760 it should be able to handle the power and be whide enough for the rear

@glynrs2147 6 ай бұрын

Maybe try and find another rwd chassis of similar wheelbase, BMW E30, Volvo 240 or Ford Sierra would be fairly close

@glynrs2147 6 ай бұрын

or another Disco 1 body swap

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I’ll have a browse. Those are good options though, it’s a hard one to know how far to take it!

@ringo196 6 ай бұрын

By the time you get started on any of these I'll be dead !!

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

You must have missed the last three episodes!

@martinda7446 6 ай бұрын

Haven't seen under the front but the strut mountings and firewall etc look perfect. The rear chassis repair sections for hanging the springs are 80 quid and complete floors 170 quid. I imagine the sills are gone? I'd do maybe a bit of both, get the proper chassis parts and fabricate the floor. If you have metal shaping tools? All the better. I'd love to see this done and even though I love the MK1 and 1 1/2 Capri I think the MK2 and 3 are boring. This is better than a MK2 Capri to me. The first thing I looked at was the moulded bumper section and thought about sticking on some chrome! Almost any bumper would do - Apart from a Capri (which has a mild V shape)! I'd slightly modify the front and rear valances which look typical bulky kit car. The way the wheels sit under the arches is also a make or break, yet look pretty good on the standard car. Never seen one in the flesh though. Great project. There was a guy somewhere on KZfaq who did a video called something like, 'how to devalue your Capri' and showed this car on Ebay(?) while it was still up for auction. I think that is a major flippin score at that price. Brilliant, and when its the last one on planet Earth and built up by an Aston specialist (with video evidence) I think it will have some real value.

@russelblackwell6041 6 ай бұрын

Good on you mate you are young enthusiastic its repairable patience put your fibreglass skills to work on the front spoiler. I'd love to have it in my garage in Australia but I'm past my prime now i just watch and admire do you have a rotisserie, or can you make one you have plenty of space to work on it cheers.

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

Thank you! I’m sure you’ve got some projects in you! I have a rotisserie, but it’s destined for my old Aston. I might make a new one for this car, or get some of those peculiar jigs that connect to the hubs and let you roll the car on its side…what could go wrong!

@2NatoStandard 6 ай бұрын

You know, this reminds me so much of the Reliant Scimitar GTC. Funnily enough, that too had a 3 ltr Essex I believe, but unlike that was totally a kit car with it's own chassis. I had the Scimitar SS1 which I'm told was Michelotti's final design before his death, and it was a 1980's parts bin car, but great fun (when it wasn't breaking down) Welcome to the fiberglass world of motoring, may your self tapping screws never let you down 👍

@HudsonAutoFilms 6 ай бұрын

I had a scimitar briefly, indeed had the V6. The SS1 always interested me, I’ve never come across an owner though until you! 2 tonnes of self tappers on order!

@2NatoStandard 6 ай бұрын

Had an ss1 with the 1.6 XR3 engine but with nissan hubs and wheels, like the turbo version. Was great fun to drive, but kept boiling over due to poor header tank design. Miss that car @@HudsonAutoFilms