Race G12 up for Auction - 27th 28th March 2021

Race G12 up for Auction - 27th 28th March 2021

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eps

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Wednesday 10th March 2021
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https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1316853

Some of the blurb

To be offered by Silverstone Auctions as part of the 'Race Retro 2021' live online auction on the weekend of 27th and 28th March. Please see our website for full details on this vehicle and further instructions on how to register for bidding.

- FIA HTP Papers Exp December 2025 – (GTP1 1966-71)
- Ginetta Sports Prototype G12 No 3/30
- Lotus/Ford 1600 Twin Cam – Mk 9 Hewland transaxle
- Raced in 2015 HSCC Guards Trophy (2nd in class)
- Described as ready to race with a spanner check and probably new tyres
- £12,000+ spent since purchase to freshen up ready for use


If only I had a spare garage space and few grand spare!!

GTRene

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Wednesday 10th March 2021
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mmm lovely little things, maybe this one ends up in Japan es well... I believe a few road cars are there.

wonder how such G12 drives (street version) compared to a lotus elise/exige s2 models.

I guess the lotus will feel luxury ? compared to the G12, they look really light to the bone :-) I guess they are pretty noisy inside? pure thrills ;-)

eps

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Thursday 11th March 2021
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Not really sure you can compare a 1960s pioneering race/road mid-engined GT car with something conceived 30-40 years later..

I mean you can - but you'll end up with more questions than answers surely!!?

GTRene

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Thursday 11th March 2021
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eps said:
Not really sure you can compare a 1960s pioneering race/road mid-engined GT car with something conceived 30-40 years later..

I mean you can - but you'll end up with more questions than answers surely!!?
true, but most have upgraded suspension things, like bushings/baljoints/coilovers and or other wheel/tires, most have been upgraded I guess.

auyt

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eps

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Monday 29th March 2021
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auyt said:
Wow! Must have all the right paperwork and history