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Ginetta G21

Kristian Jonsson

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I understand that Ginetta are a unknown car in US. Quite unknown i Europe too.

They where made with Ford 1600, Ford V6, and Rootes 1725 Alpine or Holbay engines. I think they got a good deal from Rootes and made a lot with Rootes parts.
The reason for my interest of this model is because it has the Rootes engine, gearbox and back axle. And it looks so nice.
Then I already have all the necessary parts in my garage!
Not many has been made officially, about 60, but in reality only 40 I have been told.
Only one in Sweden. Mine.

https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/history
 

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husky drvr

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I understand that Ginetta are a unknown car in US. Quite unknown i Europe too.

They where made with Ford 1600, Ford V6, and Rootes 1725 Alpine or Holbay engines. I think they got a good deal from Rootes and made a lot with Rootes parts.

Kristian,

Interesting, looks good. Tell us more. Is this a production car or a kit car? Your description makes it seem it could be either.

How is the suspension set up and with what parts? Your history link says Rootes drive train in '71. I guess that would mean it's the tilted Rapier/Hunter drive train which would agree with your comment about Holbay engines.

Have fun,
 

sunalp

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Great looking car, and with a Rootes connection too! How can I get one?
Cheers!
Steve
 

Gordon Holsinger

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I understand that Ginetta are a unknown car in US. Quite unknown i Europe too.

They where made with Ford 1600, Ford V6, and Rootes 1725 Alpine or Holbay engines. I think they got a good deal from Rootes and made a lot with Rootes parts.
The reason for my interest of this model is because it has the Rootes engine, gearbox and back axle. And it looks so nice.
Then I already have all the necessary parts in my garage!
Not many has been made officially, about 60, but in reality only 40 I have been told.
Only one in Sweden. Mine.

https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/history
I have heard of Ginetta cars but I have never seen one in person. They are like the Innochenti thin on the ground and rare!
 

Kristian Jonsson

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Before I went for the G21, I did consider the Ginetta G15 with the Imp engine and suspension.
 

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alpine_64

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Iirc the G21 ran the holbay h120/GLS engine as stock and used the rootes arrow 4 speed with J type OD and the hunter rear end.. Great cars.

The g15 with the imp motor was a very successful race car in period
 

Kristian Jonsson

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Kristian,

Interesting, looks good. Tell us more. Is this a production car or a kit car? Your description makes it seem it could be either.

How is the suspension set up and with what parts? Your history link says Rootes drive train in '71. I guess that would mean it's the tilted Rapier/Hunter drive train which would agree with your comment about Holbay engines.

Have fun,

The G21 model was production car. It has a Triumph Spitfire front suspension and steering racket. Coil springs at the rear with coil-over shock.
It has a surprisingly stiff frame and fiberglass body. 1818 Lbs. The tilted engine set up
 
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