RE: Ginetta G4

[GTRene]

This must be cheap too for a real? Ginetta 1965 G4 round tube. (model G4R)

sale price 15K...

said:

1965 Ginetta G4 R factory "R" model ready to race! Fully Independent Rear suspension. 4 wheel disc brakes. 180 HP 1600cc Lotus Twin Cam Ford. Dry Sump. Quaife internals 4 speed Ford gearbox and only 1184 lbs. Fiberglass body over wet wrap early round tube chassis/frame Ginetta.

http://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=51766&country=uk

[geeeman]

i think typo

i would guess its worth at least 35-40k? i think orginally it was on ebay for 50k

[h4887]

It was on Ebay and was unsold at $40,000 - reserve not met.

Geoff

[GTRene]

ah, I was already wondering what the story would be, such sort prices makes it more ' normal' for what I've seen for such old ginetta's.

[jpf]

Think about it...this thread is 15 years old.

What improvements have been made to the G4? What happened to Graham Bell? What is new at Dare?

Has anyone seen a Dare G4 race against a G40? Who was the victor?

[dandarez]

Not a G4, but if you have a bit of money to spare and want to go racing, this could be serious option.

http://www.silverstoneauctions.com/ginetta-g16?utm...

[GinG15]

"The Mustard Yellow G16 on offer here is Chassis Number 16/008 and was the last chassis built, however, it was never sold and remained in the Walklett family until its purchase by our vendor in 2014."

to be honest...its a new car...even the chassis "might" be from 1968.

[Terryg4]

Anyone any information on what type of windscreen the drop head G4 has.
A very old Frogeye type one came with my 1965 car but it seems to be too wide. I know there are two types of early frogeye windscreen but wondered whether anyone has any info?

Below picture of my car ..... it needs a bit of work!



Thanks
Terry

[g15wiz]

terry
I believe the flat screen for early g4's did indeed come from the early sprite ...the nine stud model.....I think DARE can still supply the support brackets which bolt to the wooden door hinge members.
the screen does not fit all that well ...you have to make up filler pieces.....
the nine studs are rare and expensive.....AH spares wanted £800 for one a while ago....I may have one going spare....

Edited by g15wiz on Saturday 11th February 09:34

[Terryg4]

Thanks or the info, I see now as the one I have must be the slightly later screen.
If you do want to sell your screen , send me a pm? I can't afford AH money!

Next question ....
What speedo should be in a 1965 round tube?

Has anyone a second hand original bench seat they don't want?

[h4887]

Terryg4 said:

Thanks or the info, I see now as the one I have must be the slightly later screen.
If you do want to sell your screen , send me a pm? I can't afford AH money!

Next question ....
What speedo should be in a 1965 round tube?

Has anyone a second hand original bench seat they don't want?

The back is just plywood with vinyl-covered foam and the cushions hardboard with foam/vinyl. Couple of hours' work?

Geoff

[Terryg4]

Geoff
I'm just after a shabby chic look!

Did the originals have boxed and piped sides like the seven?

Terry

[h4887]

Can't remember now. I chucked mine away and fitted a pair of bucket seats I got from the Walkletts.

Geoff

[auyt]

Terryg4 said:

Anyone any information on what type of windscreen the drop head G4 has.
A very old Frogeye type one came with my 1965 car but it seems to be too wide. I know there are two types of early frogeye windscreen but wondered whether anyone has any info?

Below picture of my car ..... it needs a bit of work!



Thanks
Terry

Any photos of the progress or completed pictures pleaseI see from your webpage the car is complete.

[Terryg4]