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Highlights

Rare MK2 G33 with Ford Engine
One of only 98 G33s ever built
Registered in the Netherlands
Highly original

The Appeal

Introduced in 1990, the Ginetta G33 was a very stylish piece of the British manufacturer’s product range - and one that quickly gained a reputation as a rebel on the road. Lightweight, and packed with some pretty hefty machinery, these cars weren’t the most refined Roadsters around, but certainly some of the most exciting.

Only 98 were reported as ever being manufactured, and it wasn’t until 1993 that the MK2 arrived - intended to be a slightly more cost-effective car to build. This included the tried-and-tested 4-cylinder Ford; though only 4 of these are known to have been constructed.

This is one of those examples. Surely that’s enough to pique your interest already?

The History and Paperwork

First registered in 1993
European example with left hand drive and km odometer
Originally supplied to the Belgian market
Imported and registered in the Netherlands in 1998
3 owners from new, of which the vendor is the third
APK expires in September 2023
Currently indicates 20,800km on a five-figure odometer
Sadly this can’t be fully verified as an authentic mileage
Paperwork file includes:
- Original registration documents for both 1993 and 1998
- Inspection certificate from 1999
- A rare collector’s edition of Ginetta: The Inside Story by Bob Walklett

The Interior

Lightweight interior with mixed vinyl and fabric seats in tan
Seats are free of rips and tears, though do show creasing
A small stain is visible on the driver’s seat bolster
Dashboard in good order with some age-commensurate wear
All instruments are clean and easy to read with no major wear
Steering wheel shows some rubbing and loss of texture, but otherwise presents well
Centre console shows some wear
This includes what looks like a blue tape repair on the right-hand side
Fitted with a Golf-ball gearstick knob
Fabric door cards show some wear and sagging throughout
Carpets are in fair condition though do show some staining and markets
Interior window attachments show some wear and perishing
The passenger-side footwell includes a fire-extinguisher
Boot is in good order, though could do with a clean

The Exterior

Repainted circa 2020, with photos available
Plastic body in good order with no major wear we can spot
Paintwork carries some superficial damage but is largely in good order
Glasswork and lenses in good order with no cracks or chips
All Ginetta branding is present and correct
Standard wear to the lower areas of the car’s body, commensurate with age
Car is sat on the original alloys with Ginetta branding
Wearing a full set of Continental tyres, which are looking worn
Car’s underside is largely clean and well-kept with light wear
Some light surface corrosion to the springs
The car has side-windows, but no fabric soft-top
However, the car is supplied with a home-made tonneau cover

The Mechanics

Powered by the lesser-seen Ford 1.8L I4 powerplant
5-speed manual transmission
Engine bay looks in good order overall
We’ve no reports of any mechanical modifications
The car is reportedly starting, running and handling well with no faults
We’ve been informed of no leaks, bangs or smoke from the engine bay
Car has recently been serviced, and fitted with a new timing belt and battery

Summary

The G33 is a rare beast, but the Ford-engined units are the rarest of all. This one looks to be in fine fettle and should make for an utterly superb example of the much-loved (and wild) British Roadster

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