Ginetta G16
Launched during the summer of 1968 these powerful sports racing cars were fitted with a variety of engines from the BMW 2-litre to Ford FVA and Coventry Climax units. The works car and that of Ian Tee were fitted with the hugely powerful but ultimately unreliable BRM 2-litre engine. In period a lack of reliability and development resulted in the cars not realising their full potential despite being in the hands of top drivers such as John Burton, Ian Tee and Bev Bond. Jeremy Richardson’s Climax engined car saw the most consistent results and a lot of action including extensive international use.
In modern times, development by enthusiastic owners has proved the G16 is match for its contemporaries, with race wins in historic events against the very best the competition can muster.
On display - 1968 Ginetta G16A