Great to be back at the Classic Motor Show with the Zeros…

Big thank you to everyone who visited our stand over the 3 days at this years Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham.  This show is one of our favourite shows of the year and we are so pleased to be able to be at shows again after a year of having none due to Covid. Both the GBS & Kit Spares stand were busy all 3 days particularly the Friday. It was great to see so many customers over the weekend as well as meet many new customers that we look forward to welcoming to the GBS factory very soon.

Our stand this year was in the same location as previous years and on display was the brand new Zero Motul Edition which attracted a lot of attention along with a Gen 2 Zero chassis.

The kit Spares stand was also very busy with all the parts that we had on display attracting a lot of attention particularly the Ford 2.5 Duratec engine and the show racks which were displaying electrical and wiring products, the ATR Product Range, Exhaust components, Seat Belts & Interior products and much more….Visit our parts website www.kitspares.co.uk or showroom to see more products and details.

This was our last show of the year but we still have one event left, which we are all very much looking forward to which is our GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee event which is happening on Saturday 4th December at our GBS Factory, please click here for more details.

The GBS calendar for 2022 is already looking very busy with lots of new and exciting events scheduled in, the 2022 GBS calendar will be released later this year. We hope to be at more events, do more track days and much more! So make sure you keep visiting our event page.

Our USA Representative finally able to visit us at GBS again.....

Last week it was great to welcome Paul Barnes our USA representative back to GBS for a few days after over a year of not being able to visit due to Covid travel restrictions.

Earlier this year we exhibited at the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach which took place 24-26th September 2021. The Long Beach Grand Prix was the last race of the year on display was 2 Zeros, both Cars on display were Mazda powered cars with a variety of upgrades including ATR Throttle bodies and upgraded front suspension and brakes. Due to travel restrictions we were unable to go to the show and join Paul, but one of the GBS team will be flying out to USA to assist Paul with the start of his NEW USA Generation2 Zero demonstrator build next month.

It’s been a busy few months with Zero Self Build Kit collections and several exports to the USA, with more being collected and packed soon. Whilst Paul was here with us we showed him all the developments that we have been working on including the new GBS Gen 2 Boot Covers and Doors that have now arrived and will be released for sale later this month. More news on them will be shared with you very soon.

Please see link below to more details on the USA Self Build or contact us and we will answer all your questions.

Looking for a project to start the New Year with…. & Christmas Gifts Ideas….

Are you looking to start the new year with an exciting new project? Then a GBS Zero build could be that ideal project for you, contact us soon as we still have a few slots available for a end of January collection and then we are into February / March 2022 collections for Zero self-build kits. We are currently still doing appointment only visits to see the Zero’s, so please contact us to arrange your visit and we can confirm a date. The Zero self-build kit could also make the perfect Christmas gift!

Whilst our Kit Spares and GBS Showroom is always open, parts orders can still be placed on line on our website www.kitspares.co.uk or please give us a call 01623 860990 and we can take your order and answer any queries over the phone. We are also doing arranged collection of orders, but these must be confirmed via phone or email with the Kit Spares team. We will be at the Classic Motor Show at eh NEC in Birmingham next week with a full range of sample parts from Kit Spares and ATR Products, see more details about the event here.

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Our parts shop Kit Spares also offers lots of Christmas gift ideas for you and your Zero’s and other sports cars, here are just a few that we thought you might like. Please visit www.kitspares.co.uk to see our full range of parts and spares, if you can’t find what you are after then please contact us and we will be able to help you. Or why not come and visit we are open Monday to Friday 9am -5pm and occasional Saturdays.

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Make your dream come true…….. We have Finance Options available on both Zero Self Builds & Factory Builds

GBS Motul Edition Zero is now on the road & can be seen on our stand at our next event....

The GBS Zero Motul Edition is now registered and being enjoyed on the road and at events by Motul and Witham Motorsport. Earlier this month the Zero Motul Edition was collected by Nigel Bottom the Managing Director of Witham Motorsport, pictured above with Richard and Kurtis. As Motul UK Distributors, Witham Motorsport were the driving force behind this special project and we are excited to be continuing working with them and have many more plans for the Motul Zero Edition. We are also excited to confirm that the Motul Zero Edition can be seen on our stand at the Classic Motor Show at the NEC next month.

The whole GBS team have been involved in this very special Zero build and we are all very proud of it and the whole build process and story has been captured which can be be seen on our GBS YouTube Channel.

See the GBS team and the Zeros at the Classis Motor Show at the NEC......

The next event and last big show of 2021 for the GBS team is the Classic Motor Show at the NEC in Birmingham, which is happening on 12th -14th November 2021.

We are all very excited to be at this years event with the brand new GBS Motul Edition Zero which was revealed earlier this year at the Silverstone Classic Show.

The Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show brings together a great array of classic car and motorcycle clubs along with their iconic classic and vintage cars and motorbikes, is an event not to be missed.

No matter what you’re looking for this is the ultimate season finale for any classic car/bike owner, collector, enthusiast, club member, or simply anyone with a passion for classic vehicles! 

We can be found in Hall 3 on Stand 541 with the GBS Zero’s along with range of parts and spares from Kit Spares and ATR Products.

To see more and read more details about the new Motul Edition Zero please click here and visit our GBS event page for more details about the show.

Another Zero kit collected and another Zero kit arrives in Chile....

Its been a busy few weeks with Zero kit collections, deliveries and exports. Earlier this week we welcomed Liam Burke back to GBS to collect his Zero Mazda Self Build Kit, that we panelled and prepared for painted. It was painted in a Mazda Soul Red Crystal colour which looked stunning, similar to our Zero demonstrator but a little brighter. Paint is fast becoming a very popular option and the options that you can have are endless, please click here for more details about the paint service and options that we offer.

Last week we also received an email and photographs from GBS Customer Roberto Morrison in Chile to say that his Zero kit had finally arrived. We look forward to receiving more photographs from Roberto as his Zero Build progresses over the next few months. We are now busy preparing more Zero Self Builds for collection and export. The Zero range is available in both right and left hand drive due to its symmetrical design and is sold and registered worldwide.

If you are looking for a winter project to keep busy as the nights are drawing in. Then a Zero Self Build Kit could be the perfect project to enjoy, click below for more details.

Factory tours are back & we welcome the Morgan Owners Club to GBS.....

We are pleased that the GBS Factory Tours that we offer are now back. On Saturday we welcomed the Morgan Owners Club to GBS for a factory tour. The Morgan Owners Club were due to come last year but due to Covid-19 we were unable to safely offer Factory Tours.

It was great to see everyone arrive in their Morgan sports cars and to have them all parked together outside the factory for photographs. The tour was led by Richard and John which covered the workshop, design room, clean assembly room, engineering machine shop, parts and spares store and shop and then back to the showroom where we finish.

Our GBS Factory Tours are free but we ask for a kind donation to be made to our chosen charities which are Cancer Research UK and Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance. Please click here for more details about the GBS Factory Tours that we offer or contact us.

Zeros attract a lot of attention in USA and NEW USA Generation2 Zero demonstrator arrives in USA....

With the reopening of the state of California earlier this year in June and after the 2020 event was cancelled, the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach was back on the calendar and took place 24-26th September 2021.  The Long Beach Grand Prix was the last race of the year and where Alex Palou clinched the championship .

We were pleased to be exhibiting again at this year's Long Beach Grand Prix in the Life Styles Expo - Booth 1115.  On display was 2 Zeros, both Cars on display were Mazda powered cars with a variety of upgrades including ATR Throttle bodies and upgraded front suspension and brakes.  

Thank you to everyone who visited our stand over the 2 days of the event, it was great to meet so many people over the weekend and see existing customers too.  The Newest GBS customer Aaron travelled to the event to help out on the stand and finalize his car's specification.

It’s been a busy few months with Zero Self Build Kit collections and several exports to the USA. Including the NEW USA Generation2 Zero demonstrator that we sent to Paul our USA representative, the Zero Kit was collected last month, and meant to be seen for the first time on its build trolley at the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach but unfortunately due to several Covid related shipment delays it finally arrived but was just too late to make the event.

But we are pleased that it has now arrived and is safely with Paul for the build to begin, we will share more photos with this as the build progresses.
Please see link below to more details on the USA Self Build or contact us and we will answer all your questions.

The Zero Race Demonstrator moves on....

Our Zero Race Demonstrator is now sold and has a new owner, who we are pleased will continue to use and enjoy it out on the track.... Over the years we have had some great times and have lots of great memories with it, we now look forward to having fun with our new Zero Race Demonstrator soon!

Below is a collection of photographs of some of the good times we have had with our Zero Race Car over the years at various race tracks across the country including Blyton Park, Cadwell Park, Goodwood, Nürburgring, Spa, Donnington Park, Rockingham, Silverstone and many more.
The Zero range is the ideal car to be enjoyed on the road and track. The Zero Race and Track Day Car option is available in narrow and wide bodied (GT) versions and carries forward the superbly engineered road chassis with a fully welded integrated Roll Cage. For the serious competitor additional stiffening braces and side intrusion bars can be added. The chassis will accept various engine, gearbox and differential configurations. Click here to explore more about the Zero Race option we offer or please contact us to discuss.

We look forward to doing track days and track events next year with the Zeros. Don’t forget this Saturday (2nd October) is our GBS Cars & Coffee event, see more details on our event page.

Looking for a project to keep busy with over the Winter......

Are you looking to start a exciting new project, and to keep you busy over the winter? Then a GBS Zero build could be that ideal project for you, contact us soon as we still have a few slots available for a 2021 collection and then we are into the new year for collections for Zero self-build kits. We are currently doing appointment only visits to see the Zero’s, so please contact us to arrange your visit and we can confirm a date. The Zero self-build kit could also make the perfect Christmas gift!

Don’t forget the Kit Spares shop and showroom will be open this Saturday (2nd October) at the GBS Cars & Coffee event, please note there will be restriction on numbers entering at one time. Please feel free to call us or email and pre order ready to collect on the day to avoid any delays. Please visit our event page for more details about our Cars & Coffee event.

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Make your dream come true…….. We have Finance Options available on both Zero Self Builds & Factory Builds

Painted Zero.... The options are endless & truly individual to you!

Paint is fast becoming a popular option and is a service that we offer. We are able to colour match and design your cars paint effect with you from start to finish. The paint option is available on both Zero Self Builds and Factory Builds. As we collect a Zero from paint another is delivered and its great to see some very nice paint designs and coloured Zeros coming back into the workshop. You can make your Zero even more stylish with a full range of custom paint options which can be truly individual to you.

The paint process is all done by hand and can take around 2 to 3 weeks, depending on the design and paint colour. Once your car is with us and the design is confirmed we will be able to give you a more accurate time scale of how long it will be.

Click below to see more about our paint options and service we offer or contact us to discuss your paint design and ideas.

Before and After….. Zero Transformation & Painted - From Orange to Grey

Weekend at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show with the Zero.....

Some of the GBS team had a busy Bank Holiday Weekend at the National Stoneleigh Kit Car Show at Stoneleigh Park. We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who came to see us over the weekend, on display on our stand was the brand new GBS Zero Motul Edition Zero which captured a lot of interest along with a panelled Zero Chassis. We also had a full range of parts on display from Kit Spares and ATR Products, to see our full range of parts and spares please visit our new parts website www.kitspares.co.uk

Follow us on Instagram to see more photographs and videos from the weekend show, click here to visit us on Instagram.
We are pleased to have now confirmed our next GBS Cars & Coffee date and will be announcing that with you all next week on our GBS event page.

Busy with lots of Zero Self Build Kits being exported......

It’s been a very busy month with Zero kit collections and also the export of several Zeros to the USA and other places. Including the shipment of the NEW USA Generation2 Zero demonstrator which will be arriving with Paul our USA Representative middle of next month. We will share more details on the specification and build of this new demonstrator with you once it arrives in the USA.

We have designed a Zero Self Build Kit specifically for the North American Market which is based around the abundant Mazda MX5 / Miata MK1-2.5 as a donor. The Mazda based Zero kit uses the unique design features of the current Ford based Zero. The Mazda MX5 / Miata serves perfectly as a donor, and is readily available worldwide with sales of over 900,000 cars.
The kit utilises MX5’s (Mk1, Mk2, Mk2.5) from 1989 through to 2005 in either RHD or LHD. Other donor and engine combinations are available upon request.

There are several Zeros now registered and on the road in the USA and others that are still being built soon to be registered. Please contact us to discuss the USA options and we can put you in touch with Paul our USA representative. Or click here to see all our Zero Self Build options that we offer.

We are also excited to share with you that the GBS Zero can be seen next month at The Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. See more details on our event page.

The GBS Zero can be seen at the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach....

With the reopening of the state of California on June 15 and after the 2020 event was cancelled, the 2021 Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach is back on the calendar scheduled to take place 24-26th September 2021.  The Long Beach Grand Prix will be the last race of the year with hopes of the Indy car series championship being determined during this fantastic weekend of racing and motorsports.

We are pleased to share with you all that Great British Sports Cars will be exhibiting again at this year's Long Beach Grand Prix in the Life Styles Expo - Booth 1115.  This year we have expanded our presence with multiple cars and perhaps a few new product introductions to the North American Market.

You will experience all of the excitement as before while being assured that we will strictly follow health and safety guidelines set by state, county and local health officials.

Tickets are on sale now!
Stand Number - 1115.

We will be at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show with the Zeros.....

We are going to be at this years Stoneleigh Kit Car Show that is happening on August Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th August)

The GBS team will be there over the weekend with the Zeros on display, along with a sample range of products from Kit Spares and ATR Products.

If you are wanting to collect any parts from us at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show then please call us now, so we can prepare your order asap.

We also have a GBS Zero Owners Club area allocated for you to meet and be together over the weekend. This is Block 33 C which can be found on the event map and will be sign posted at the event.

We look forward to seeing you over the weekend. Please click here for more details about the show and to see what other events we are doing.

GBS becomes involved in a Zero Emission Vehicle Technology Project.....

We are excited to be part of this project in collaboration with Trelleborg Applied Technologies , Far-UK Ltd , Engenuity Ltd. Funded by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) through The Niche Vehicle Network, Trelleborg’s applied technologies operation will undertake a research and development project focused on electric vehicle (EV) battery material and design, as part of a collaboration with Trelleborg Applied Technologies, Far-UK Ltd and Engenuity Ltd.

The early stage R&D stream initiative provides a platform for collaborative research in the area of zero emission vehicle technologies within the UK niche vehicle sector.

The focus of the R&D project is to develop a novel material as an alternative to aluminium, that can be integrated into an EV battery to reduce the overall weight of the battery case, supporting the decarbonization of vehicles on the road and reducing emissions through light weighting.

The R&D project is for a six-month period, with findings and results published during 2022.

Zero being enjoyed in Norway....Did you know the Zero is available in LHD?

Richard & Peer at GBS going through the Zero Self Build options. (October 2018).

After several emails about the Zero Self build options GBS Customer Peer Moberg then visited the GBS Factory in October 2018 where the order was placed for his Zero self build kit, Peer also came back to the UK and joined us at the Classic Motor Show in November later that year where we had a stand displaying the Zero’s and a range of parts. January 2019 we were pleased to welcome Peer back to the GBS Factory to collect his newly painted Zero and parts. Peer left with a fully loaded van of parts including a very nice 2.5l Duratec engine dressed with ATR Throttle bodies. After a long drive of 2900km behind the wheel and 4 ferries Peer made it back to Norway.

In May 2020 Peer’s Zero was complete and registered and has been enjoyed on the road ever since and we recently received this collection of photographs from Peer of his Zero, that we wanted to share with you all.

This stunning Zero features - LHD Standard Sport Chassis, 2.5ltr Ford Duratec engine, with ATR Throttle Bodies, Life ECU, Painted with Stripes, Carbon Fibre Bodywork Pack, Rear Diffuser, Momo Steering Wheel and Quick Release Boss, Heated windscreen, ATR Suspension and ATR Brakes.

The Zero range is available in both right and left hand drive due to its symmetrical design and has already been sold and registered into France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Siberia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, America and Southern Ireland. For more details about the Zero and what options available please click here.

The Zero is truly bespoke to you..... What options & upgrades would you have?

The Zero is truly bespoke to you..... The range of GBS Zero’s are available as a factory-built car or in component form. You can select from a variety of packages ranging from a starter kit through to a full bill of material that can be assembled by yourself or by us. The GBS range is available in right or left hand drive and as a Standard width or wider GT chassis option.

Each Zero is bespoke and tailor built to each customer’s specification with your choice of appearance trim and accessories making each car truly unique to its owner. This is a recent factory build that left the factory earlier this year that’s now being enjoyed by its new owner and has covered several hundred miles. Below shows just some of the very nice optional extras and upgrades that the customer choose.

We are still doing appointment only factory visits to see the Zero and for test drives, so please get in touch today and one of the team will get back to you to arrange your visit, we look forward to welcoming you to GBS.

If your at the Silverstone Classic show this weekend head over the The Motul Stand which is stationed in the Copse Runaway Area where the brand new Motul Edition Zero will be revealed. Some of the GBS Team will be there over the 3 days, so come and hello and see the Zero!
You can see more details about this special Zero build here. and click below for more details about the Silverstone Classic Show.

See the GBS Motul Edition Zero at The Silverstone Classic Show.....

We are busy preparing for our first big event of the year, and we are so pleased that this years Silverstone Classic Show is going ahead.

We are all very excited to be at this years event with the brand new GBS Motul Edition Zero which will be revealed at the show and on display on the Motul Stand over the 3 days.

The Classic at Silverstone is an epic festival weekend for the whole family. It's got historic motorsport at its heart and entertainment for all ages with Racing, Live Music, Car Clubs, Super Cars, Auctions, Shopping Village, Fun Fair and much more. The show is happening on 30th July - 1st August 2021.

To see more and read more details about the new Motul Edition Zero please click here or visit our event page for more details about the show.

Busy GBS Workshop is here for all your required works....

The GBS Workshop is currently very busy with lots of cars with us for various works including build completions, servicing, IVA preparation, upgrades and more.
We are able to offer a full range of workshop services for your GBS Sports Car and also other cars. Below are a collection of photographs of some of the cars that have been with us this year for work.

For more details on our workshop services and to get your car booked in please get in touch with us.