Ginetta
Ginetta
GINETTA G21 1800/1800S
2-door 2+2 seater fastback sports coupé.
Smooth road car built only in small numbers by resourceful Essex (Witham)-based company. First shown as prototype with Ford Cortina engine, but all cars sold had Rootes Rapier or Rapier H120 ('S' version) engines, gearboxes and overdrives. Solid backbone chassis frame, looking like a cross between Elan and Herald, with glass-fibre body incorporating children's rear seating. Bonnet and wings together, hinged in nose. Top speeds were 112mph or 120mph for 95bhp 'S' model. No kit cars.
Technical Specifications
Engine
1725cc (S4 OHV)
Configuration
Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Production dates
1970 to 1978
Number produced
150 approx of all types