Description
Finished in cream . complimented with contrasting red interior , a very rare car indeed . In recent times the brakes have also been refurbished, the starter motor, carburettor and battery renewed, and electronic ignition and a twin stainless steel exhaust system installed. She presents very well and has the 3-litre Ford engine, bodywork and paintwork is in super nice order , and the upholstery is in good order , very of its time . The four-speed manual gearbox is good This rare sporting estate comes complete with sunroof, twin auxiliary driving lights, Moto-Lita leather-rimmed steering wheel, period push-button radio and a history file dating back to when the chassis was apparently renovated by the previous keeper. Introduced in July 1969, the Invader was the last model to be produced by Gilbern. Based on the outgoing Genie model, it boasted a strengthened chassis and larger brakes. Power came from Fords V6 Essex engine in either 2. 5 or 3. 0-litre form. Early Gilberns were offered in kit form, but by the time of the more up market Invader the offering was for factory-built cars only.
