1997 Ginetta G27 Race Car and Trailer

Ginetta race cars are synonymous with producing competitive racing cars at relatively low cost but in the mid-1990's they were perhaps more widely known as successful kit-car manufacturers with the 'G27' model being very popular. As a result of this model's popularity, the factory were encouraged to build race versions. There were two versions of the car, Type 'A' using a Ford Zetec 2000cc injection engine and Type 'B' using a Ford Zetec 1800cc high power carburated engine. This particular car is a 1997 factory built Type 'B' model and was run by Wallace Motorsport for the then Top Gear presenter, Vicky Butler-Henderson.

The specification of a Type B race car was as follows: two seater open top sportscar in lightweight GRP; jig formed tubular steel chassis with full rollcage; sealed Ford Zetec 1800cc High Power 150bhp engine running on twin webers and mapped ignition and wet sump; 5 speed straight cut gearbox and TranX LSD; double wishbone coil-over adjustable shock absorber front suspension and 5-link coil over adjustable shock absorbers; 260mm vented front discs abd solid rears; 7Jx15" Compomotive MO1572 Alloys with ET 30 Dunlop Formula R 195/55 x 15 tyres. The weight was 680kgs.

Purchased by the current owner in 2001, direct from the factory, a change in circumstances meant that the car was not raced but used only sparingly on the occasional track day since, with no use at all during the past two years. It has been garaged during that time and it is advised that normal pre-season recommissioning should be undertaken before venturing onto any track.

Included in the sale is a Brian James Minno trailer, fully galvanised complete with winch, long ramps, rear drop-down stabilisers, spare wheel and a fully covered marine ply floor.

Also, the car comes with, but not fitted, two raceseats, "Supertrapp" exhaust and sound trap, two headlamps and headlamp springs. An original Ginetta G27 construction guide is also included.

What a great introduction to motorsport or simple trackday fun without risk of ruining your everday car! A 'must buy bargain' at the guided price!