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.
The prototype Fairlite DOY632 was built in 1957, the car however was not marketed until October 1958 following the release and several sales of the Ginetta (G2)
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. Later it was not considered to be following the ethos the brothers had in mind for their Ginetta line of products and so the Fairlite then stood alone.
Cost - £49
Production - 60 Approx.
