Ginetta G10
The G10 was the first launched at the 1965 Racing Car Show with open body road car form with the USA market in mind. The car displayed here today is that very same car. After the show it was converted for racing with wider wheels and arches plus a tuned engine requiring the large bonnet air intake.
The G10 was the first V8 model built by Ginetta and featured an American 289cu Ford V8 engine and gearbox. The model was equipped with an independent rear suspension and disc brakes all round. An unusual feature was twin coil spring damper units to all four suspension units in an effort to tame the huge forces the V8 engine would produce within such a lightweight body and chassis.
This very car in its new racing guise was first raced at Brands Hatch in November 1965 with Chris Meek driving and won outright against opposition which included Cobras and competition E-Type Jags.
It was retained by the company until 1967 and at the request of the purchaser it was converted to the hardtop specification you see today. Only two G10 where produced in period after the US orders were cancelled, although several continuation cars have been built subsequently.
On display - 1964 Ginetta G10