Ian's MKIII 1984 'Renault Blue' 2.0 Laser "CAPRINA"
Purchased in 2004 for £300 to 'retain Ian's youth' and originally used as his daily drive. It was in 2007/2008 that the strip-down started. Minor welding, but plenty of handling and mechanical upgrades inc poly bushes, Monroe rears, Bilstein fronts, single leaf springs, Sportex exhaust, over-hauled engine and gearbox, 8x15 rims with 195/50x15 Toyo's, all finished in a 'head-turning' Renault Blue - stunning! Displayed at the NEC Classic Motor Show Novermber 2018 as part of the Capri Club International stand 'Built To Last'.
CAPRINA was on display at the NEC Classic Motor Show in 2021 on the Capri Club International stand as the 80's 'CHOOSE LIFE' part of the display - pictured with the one-and-only Sarah Crabtree stood against his front wing!
CAPRINA was back out in 2023 at the Meguiar's car care seminar and part of the brilliant line-up in front of the Meguiar's HQ in Daventry.