G3

Model - G3

Appearance - 2 seater Sports

Power plant - Ford 8/10hp/100E

Further details -  In order to produce the next Ginetta model, the G3, the brothers turned to their Fairlite body shell and improved it in a number of areas. They fitted inner bulkheads and floor, moulded internal wheel arches and a new windscreen derived from the Mk 1 Austin Healey Sprite.  They also strengthened the body shell externally with the addition of moulded bumpers and stiffer sills.  A hardtop was also developed which was available as an extra.  To ensure the car handled like a true Ginetta they also produced a tubular chassis frame which was designed to accept the mechanical components from a Ford 8 or 10 hp saloon from 1938 to 1959. The G3 was marketed as a body chassis unit or as a body only for fitting to Ford chassis.  The Ginetta chassis featured a split front axle beam pivoted on the centre line of the car and incorporating coil spring damper units.  The last G3 made was adapted to take mechanical parts from a Morris Minor, but if this was a development for a future model, it was not progressed.

Cost - £214 (kit)

Production - 60 (including body shells)