60carmechanicsfebbritishfairlite

Model - Fairlite

Appearance - 2 seater sports

Power plant - Various

Further details - The Fairlite was the first full glass fibre body shell developed by the Walklett Brothers Agricutual Engineers which was the business that started and constructed the Ginetta line of cars.

Originally conceived as a shell to clothe Ford 8 and 10 hp chassis of 7’ 6” wheelbase and body could be adapted to fit a number of chassis of similar dimensions. Fairlite bodies have also been fitted to contemporary specialist chassis such as the Buckler space frame. Any light weight body shell fitted to a simple ladder chassis designed for a saloon car is a compromise and the Fairlite was no exception.  As such it was not considered to be following the ethos the brothers had in mind for their Ginetta line of products and so the Fairlite stood alone. Although built alongside Ginetta cars it was never branded or marketed as a Ginetta.

Cost - £49

Production - 60 Approx.