Ginetta saloons
Discussion
Hi,
Can anyone tell me a bit about the Ginetta saloons? Thinking about getting one as a runaround. If I did it would have to offer practicality and a degree of reliability. Can they:
Live outside
Carrying a reasonable ammount of luggage (do they have folding seats and a hatchback?)
Be relied upon to start in the morning
Was looking at nice sensible mainstream saloons, then the idea of a Quantum saloon popped into my head (I used to run a 2+2) and then it struck me that a RWD Ginetta would probably be a bit more fun?
It's been previously described as like a rebodied Ford saloon (not surprisingly) so if this means I could drive a mass production saloon with mass produced reliability and practicality, but kit car fun factor I might be tempted!
Chris.
(wondered if it would be better off here than the Ginetta forum?)
Can anyone tell me a bit about the Ginetta saloons? Thinking about getting one as a runaround. If I did it would have to offer practicality and a degree of reliability. Can they:
Live outside
Carrying a reasonable ammount of luggage (do they have folding seats and a hatchback?)
Be relied upon to start in the morning
Was looking at nice sensible mainstream saloons, then the idea of a Quantum saloon popped into my head (I used to run a 2+2) and then it struck me that a RWD Ginetta would probably be a bit more fun?
It's been previously described as like a rebodied Ford saloon (not surprisingly) so if this means I could drive a mass production saloon with mass produced reliability and practicality, but kit car fun factor I might be tempted!
Chris.
(wondered if it would be better off here than the Ginetta forum?)
Hi Chris,
I assume you're talking about the G26 and its derivatives.
These are all Cortina based and don't have fold down rear seats.
They also use doors from a Mk1/2 Fiesta, so rusty doors are a potential problem. There was a galvanised option on the chassis, which would be the thing to have.
Suspension is standard Cortina, meaning you get those crappy rear void bushes unless somebody's changed them to urethane jobs.
I assume you're talking about the G26 and its derivatives.
These are all Cortina based and don't have fold down rear seats.
They also use doors from a Mk1/2 Fiesta, so rusty doors are a potential problem. There was a galvanised option on the chassis, which would be the thing to have.
Suspension is standard Cortina, meaning you get those crappy rear void bushes unless somebody's changed them to urethane jobs.
Quantum it is then (if I'm feeling brave)
Really shouldn't get anything fun as what I need is a completely dependable source of utilitarian transport, which costs as little money as possible, so I can heap the rest of the cash on the planned Sylba Leader/Striker or similar.
As a car nut and rabid individualist though I'm reluctant to just get a sensible utility hatch back!
Really shouldn't get anything fun as what I need is a completely dependable source of utilitarian transport, which costs as little money as possible, so I can heap the rest of the cash on the planned Sylba Leader/Striker or similar.
As a car nut and rabid individualist though I'm reluctant to just get a sensible utility hatch back!
Nah, intended as cheap transport - like getting a mass produced saloon, but a bit more fun - so might have to drwa the line at the Metisse.
To be honest, I think I'll have to draw the line at kit cars.
The Quantum Coupe is a vague possibility if I found a good one for a good price, but on the whole I think I'll limit my kit car fix to a fun car and get something dull and sensible for the week.*
*It'll never happen
To be honest, I think I'll have to draw the line at kit cars.
The Quantum Coupe is a vague possibility if I found a good one for a good price, but on the whole I think I'll limit my kit car fix to a fun car and get something dull and sensible for the week.*
*It'll never happen
If you're not set on a sporty kit car how about a Rickman Ranger? Don't see many about now, but definitely practical with big back door. Escort Mk2 based so dead easy to work on and cheap spares, and with a full GRP body and galvanised chassis (option) very rot resistant. Get one with a 2 litre Pinto and quite nippy too.
Oh I am set on a sporty kit car - I just need something sensible for longer trips etc to go with it. Almost certain I'm going to get a Sylva Leader for fun. Look's like being a mass produced hatch of some description to go with it, but thought I'd investigate any more interesting alternatives first.
Try the G32 -i ran 1 as an everyday car for 11 years/60k miles with no regrets - you need a pit though - all mechanics are only accessible from below and its usually the ford CVH bits that give trouble. Better with a 1.9 and later Mk3 Fiesta dash model - knock spots off a Quantum all day if you can live with 2 seats.
Handling is astounding for a turn key 'kit' (available as as a built option only) and owners should have sorted out the few gremilns by now.
In a nutshell. Cheap to run, insure, service, fix, and with a galv chassis will last longer than you, (unless you're Dr Who)
Handling is astounding for a turn key 'kit' (available as as a built option only) and owners should have sorted out the few gremilns by now.
In a nutshell. Cheap to run, insure, service, fix, and with a galv chassis will last longer than you, (unless you're Dr Who)
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