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1972 Gilbern Invader Estate For Sale by Auction

November 2022 Classics Auction
Tue, 29th Nov 2022 13:00

1972 Gilbern Invader Estate

Registration - TRA 500K
Chassis No. - 1N1327
M. O. T. - Exempt
Odometer - TBC

Most famous for coal mining and male voice choirs, Wales’ Rhondda Valley was also home to Gilbern Sports Cars from 1959 to its demise in 1973. Some 1, 005 vehicles were produced all told, and among the 500 or so that remain is this very smartly-presented 1972 Invader. One of just 68 Estate versions made, it is white with a black vinyl roof and red vinyl interior trim. According to Experian Autocheck it has had just three keepers from new, the most recent of whom acquired the Welsh wonder two years ago, since when it has seen regular use and been resprayed as recently as early this year. He informs us that the brakes have also been refurbished, the starter motor, carburettor and battery renewed, and electronic ignition and a twin stainless steel exhaust system installed. He says the Invader is ‘very reliable’ and presently grades the 3-litre Ford engine, bodywork and paintwork as ‘excellent’ and the upholstery as ‘average to good’. He also classes the four-speed manual gearbox as ‘good’, but volunteers that the related overdrive unit is not currently operative. He is now offering this rare sporting estate 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 Ford’s 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.

In summary:
• One of just 68 Gilbern estate cars produced all told
• Resprayed as recently as this year
• Just three keepers from new


Estimate
£6, 000 - £8, 000

Buyer's Premium 12. 5%

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