135 Gilbern Genie (1968)

Gilbern Genie (1966-69) Engine 2994cc V6 OHV Production 197

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Registration Number NBO 498 F

 

Announced at the 1966 British Motor Show as a replacement for the companies Gilbern GT, the Genie was a larger, more upmarket model, first unveiled at the 1966 London Motorshow. Available fully built or in kit form. Initially powered by either a Ford 3litr V6 (Zodiac) with twim choke Weber carburettos or a Ford 2.5ltr (Zephyr) with a single choke downdraught Weber carburettor and transmission from the Zephyr Zodiac range, with BMC rack and pinion steering and rear end, All cars had disc brakes. The engine was fitted with a twin-choke Weber carburetor on most cars, although a small number were built with Tecalemit Jackson fuel injection. The rear suspension differed from the MG in having coil-spring/damper units and trailing arms.

 

The 2.5-litre version was dropped in 1968, and the 3 litre in 1969, replaced by the new Gilbern Invader. In 1969 a complete car cost around £2,000

 

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Shot taken 05:08:2012 at The Shugborough Classic Car Meeting. Ref: 93a-135

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