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The '''Ginetta Fairlite''' was the first car built by ] The chassis is that in the ]. The Fairlite was the first full ] developed by the Walklett Brothers. The car was originally built as a ] based on the ] {{Convert|7.5|ft|m|abbr=on}} wheelbase, but the body could be fit to many other chassis, with the most common other chassis being fit being the ]. Despite the car being extremely successful with 60 being, the Walklett Brothers did not think the car followed the Ethos of what they wanted Ginetta cars to be, so the Fairlite was branded in advertising as only "Fairlite" not as the "Ginetta Fairlite", even though it was built alongside the other Ginetta's. The car cost £49 new, and approximately 60 were made. The car cuts down on the weight of the ] by {{Convert|560|lb|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}}, meaning the acceleration gain is massive, with the Ginetta improving on the Ford 10 HP top speed of {{Convert|55|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, up to {{Convert|71|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, which means it accelerated to {{Convert|60|mph|kph|abbr=on}}, in about 11 seconds, versus the Ford 10 HP which is unable to hit {{Convert|60|mph|kph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairlite |url=https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/history/model-index/1960-s/fairlite |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.ginetta.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairlite |url=http://www.fordspecials.co.uk/fairlite.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.fordspecials.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ginetta Banner |url=https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/events?view=category&id=13 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.ginetta.org}}</ref>{{Ginetta Cars}}
The '''Ginetta Fairlite''' was the first car built by ]

== History ==
The chassis is that in the ]. The Fairlite was the first full ] developed by the Walklett Brothers. The car was originally built as a ] based on the ] {{Convert|7.5|ft|m|abbr=on}} wheelbase, but the body could be fit to many other chassis, with the most common other chassis being fit being the ]. Despite the car being extremely successful with 60 being, the Walklett Brothers did not think the car followed the Ethos of what they wanted Ginetta cars to be, so the Fairlite was branded in advertising as only "Fairlite" not as the "Ginetta Fairlite", even though it was built alongside the other Ginetta's. The car cost £49 new, and approximately 60 were made. The car cuts down on the weight of the ] by {{Convert|560|lb|kg|abbr=on|order=flip}}, meaning the acceleration gain is massive, with the Ginetta improving on the Ford 10 HP top speed of {{Convert|55|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, up to {{Convert|71|mph|km/h|abbr=on}}, which means it accelerated to {{Convert|60|mph|kph|abbr=on}}, in about 11 seconds, versus the Ford 10 HP which is unable to hit {{Convert|60|mph|kph|abbr=on}}.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairlite |url=https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/history/model-index/1960-s/fairlite |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.ginetta.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Fairlite |url=http://www.fordspecials.co.uk/fairlite.html |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.fordspecials.co.uk}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ginetta Banner |url=https://www.ginetta.org/index.php/events?view=category&id=13 |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=www.ginetta.org}}</ref>
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== References == == References ==

Revision as of 02:23, 16 January 2025

Motor vehicle
Fairlite
Overview
TypeKit car
ManufacturerGinetta
Also calledGinetta Fairlite
Production1958-1962
Model years1958-1963
Body and chassis
Body styleConvertible
LayoutFR layout
ChassisFord 8 and 10 HP
RelatedFord 8 and 10 HP
Powertrain
Engine1,170 cubic centimetres (71 cu in; 1.17 L) Ginetta tuned Ford Sidevalve Inline 4
Power output8–14.5 brake horsepower (8.1–14.7 PS; 6.0–10.8 kW) @ 4,000 rpm
11–18 pound-feet (15–24 N⋅m) @ 2,600 rpm
Transmission3 and 4-speed Manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase7.5 feet (2,300 mm)
Length3,500 millimetres (140 in)
Width1,660 millimetres (65 in)
Height1,322 millimetres (52.0 in)
Curb weight980 pounds (440 kg)
Chronology
SuccessorGinetta G1 (Direct)
Ginetta G3 (Also called Fairlite)


The Ginetta Fairlite was the first car built by Ginetta. The chassis is that in the Ford 8 and 10 HP. The Fairlite was the first full Fiberglass developed by the Walklett Brothers. The car was originally built as a Kit car based on the Ford 8 and 10 HP 7.5 ft (2.3 m) wheelbase, but the body could be fit to many other chassis, with the most common other chassis being fit being the Buckler MK V. Despite the car being extremely successful with 60 being, the Walklett Brothers did not think the car followed the Ethos of what they wanted Ginetta cars to be, so the Fairlite was branded in advertising as only "Fairlite" not as the "Ginetta Fairlite", even though it was built alongside the other Ginetta's. The car cost £49 new, and approximately 60 were made. The car cuts down on the weight of the Ford 8 and 10 HP by 250 kg (560 lb), meaning the acceleration gain is massive, with the Ginetta improving on the Ford 10 HP top speed of 55 mph (89 km/h), up to 71 mph (114 km/h), which means it accelerated to 60 mph (97 km/h), in about 11 seconds, versus the Ford 10 HP which is unable to hit 60 mph (97 km/h).

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References

  1. "Fairlite". www.ginetta.org. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  2. "Fairlite". www.fordspecials.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
  3. "Ginetta Banner". www.ginetta.org. Retrieved 2025-01-15.
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