Description
1966 Square tube Ginetta G4 race car. Extremely famous car that was raced in Europe by Tony Ingram and subsequently imported to the U.S. in 1986. The car was the subject of a Classic & Sportscar track test by Willie Green (December 1985 issue -- copy included), and received a comprehensive restoration with extensive chassis upgrades when owned by Lee Chapman during the late 80's. I have all of the logbooks detailing the car's ownership dating back to 1986. The car is registered with the Ginetta Owners Club and is pictured in the Trevor Pyman Ginetta G4 book on pages 123 and 124.
History
The car won the Post Historic Road Sports Championship in the U.K. in the early 80's with 13 wins in 15 races. Won the U.K. Kit Car Challenge class championship two years running and has raced at Sebring, Lime Rock, Watkins Glen, Mid Ohio, Mosport, Road Atlanta, Road America and other classic North American road racing venues since coming to the U.S. 1986. Will be a dominant Group 8 SVRA car in the right hands.
Recent Competition History
A consistent front runner with SVRA, HSR, and RMVR since coming to the U.S. in the mid 80's
Performance Data
Class: 8CP
Weight: 1075 lbs
Engine
Engine Builder: Tony Ingram
Manufacturer: Ford
Type: Pre-crossflow
Displacement: 1720cc
Horsepower: 165+
Induction: Twin Weber DCOE 45
Heads: Cast Iron
Block: Lotus
Main Caps: Steel Billet
Crankshaft: Steel Billet
Connecting Rods: Carillo
Pistons: Venolia
Camshaft: Kent
Valves: 1.60 intake 1.40 exhaust
Valve Train: Cast
Clutch: 7.25
Flywheel: aluminum lightweight
Exhaust: 4 into 1 Jet Hot Coated
Total Time: 2 hours
Tilton hi-torque starter, Titan dry sump pump and pan
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Fuel Safe
Capacity: 8 gallon
Fuel Pump: Facit
Fuel Type: 110/112 Leaded Racing
Oil/Water System
Radiator: aluminum custom crossflow
Water Pump: cog belt driven
Oil Cooler: 21 row - braided lines throughout
Oil Cooler Location: front mounted
Electrical System
Ignition: MSD 7AL, distributor with magnetic pickup
Alternator: none
Battery: Varley Gel Type
Transmission
Manfacturer: Ford
Type: 4 speed dog engagement
Gears: Leeson ultra close
Aluminum bellhousing and tailshaft housing
Rear End
Manufacturer: BMC
Type: Limited slip
Cooler: none
Ratio: 3.9
Case: BMC aluminum
Differential: Quaife
Axles: Hardened racing 2 peice
Double bearing rear hubs
Body
Construction: fiberglass
Color: white/silver stripes
Condition: very good
ultra lightweight nose and tail sections (new)
Chassis
Type: square tube spaceframe with aluminum riveted panels
Builder: Ginetta
Material: steel
Finish: gray/aluminum
Condition: excellent
Front Suspension: double a-arm
Rear Suspension: rear upper trailing links with lower a-frame
Shocks: Spax height-adjustable coilover
Brakes: front discs, rear drums
Steering: rack and pinion
Wheels: 13 x 6 Panasport Racing
Tires: Avon 22 x 13 x 6 ACB9 -- NEW!
Interior
Color/Finish: gray/aluminum
Material: aluminum/fiberglass
Fire System: 5 # Halon fire system
Restraints: Sabelt (out of date)
Guages: VDO/Smiths
Steering Wheel: 3 spoke 12
Condition: very good
Spares
Spare front upright, and miscellaneous small disposables
