Ginetta G8

The Ginetta G8 was the first single-seater built by Ginetta, announced in June 1964 as a 1.0 litre car designed for Formula Junior. Its fibreglass central tub was moulded in two halves and bonded together, reinforced only by a very light steel frame, with a front subframe carrying wishbone suspension and the engine, gearbox and rear suspension held in a simple frame behind. At its first appearance it took fourth place with Chris Meek driving, powered by a Holbay tuned engine. The design was ground breaking, but the tub was difficult to build because the mouldings had to be aligned perfectly during lamination, so the G8 stayed a one-off. The car still survives and has been restored and developed into a race winner by its owner.