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1970 Ginetta G15

United Kingdom • 12 Feb 2025

Vehicle Details

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This 1970 Ginetta G15, chassis number ‘G150118’, is presented in Red with Gold wheels and bumpers, featuring a Black vinyl interior and wood-rimmed steering wheel. It has an uprated 998cc 65bhp 'Sports' engine, a four-speed manual gearbox, and has undergone an older restoration, including hillclimb preparation with a rear roll cage (though unused).

Condition

6

The car is described as having undergone an older restoration and being prepared for hillclimbs, indicating some level of refurbishment and care. It has also benefited from recent work on brake components, driveshaft, and cylinders. However, the description also mentions an 'older restoration' and 'long-term previous ownership,' implying that the restoration might not be recent, and there may be some wear or imperfections.

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Transmission:

Manual

Chassis No:

G150118

Odometer:

63,000 miles

Reg Number:

TTU 283J

RHD/LHD:

RHD

Ginetta was founded in 1958 by the four Walklett brothers (Bob, Ivor, Trevers and Douglas) in Woodbridge, Suffolk .

Although, best known for their sports racer and kit car designs, the quartet also produced a series of fully type-approved road cars beginning with the G15.

Conceived as an affordable sportscar, the two-door Fixed-Head Coupe was introduced at the 1967 London Motor Show.

Commendably light, its box-section ladder-frame chassis played host to a rear-mounted Hillman Imp Sports 875cc drivetrain, Triumph Herald / Spitfire front suspension, and sleek fibreglass bodywork.

Benefiting from a very low rear roll centre and negative camber up front, the G15 proved an exhilarating drive.

Reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 12.9 seconds and 94mph in standard tune, the two-seater could also be had with an enlarged 998cc 'sports' engine with 65bhp on tap.

Evolving through five series, the diminutive Ginetta fell victim to the oil crisis during 1974 but not before some 796 had been made....