Description One of only around 800 made; lots of history; restored about 10 years ago with many useful upgrades; a very smart example of this light and nimble sports car Ginetta was founded in Woodbridge, Suffolk in 1958 by the four Walklett brothers and has always specialised in producing dual purpose road and race cars using lightweight GRP bodywork, tubular space-frame chassis and proprietary engines.

The Imp-powered G15 was made between 1968 and 1974 and was sold as a kit (which avoided the punitive Purchase Tax) for £849, or built up for £1,110.

Around 800 were sold in total, mainly to the sprint and hill climb fraternity, who appreciated the little car’s giant-slaying abilities on track.

Weighing just over 500kg and with 55bhp - 65bhp on tap depending on the engine (875cc or 998cc), it could easily hold its own among much larger machinery.

First registered in October 1972, this G15 comes with a good file of invoices back to 1981 to show regular upkeep.

Old MOTs suggest that ...