Model - G8
Appearance - F3 single-seater race car
Power plant - 1.0 litre
Further details - Fibre glass monocoque, constructed in 2 halves, then bonded together. The 1964 G8 was the first single seater car built by Ginetta. The design featured a complete fibre glass central tub reinforced only a very light steel frame. To this a front sub-frame was bolted to carry wishbone front suspension with spring dampers mounted inboard via cantilevered top wishbones. At the rear the engine, gearbox and suspension were mounted in a simple frame. At its first appearance it took fourth place with Meek driving powered by a Holbay tuned engine. Designed for Formula Junior, the design was ground breaking, but never really developed to show its full potential. Difficulties in constructing the complex tub which required perfectly aligning the mouldings during lamination meant this car remained a one off. The car still survives however and In recent years has been restored and developed into a race winning car by its owner.
Cost - £775
Production - 1 (still survives)