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

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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......

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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....

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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.....

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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.

The NEW GBS Motul Edition Zero revealed at The Silverstone Classic....

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At the weekend the brand new GBS Zero Motul Edition was revealed to the public for the first time at the Silverstone Classic Show on the Motul Stand with Witham Motorsport. The Zero attracted a lot attention over the 3 days and the big reveal on the Friday really created a crowd and a lot of media attention. The car was revealed by Martin Lines, who won the competition to design the livery and Motul. On the Saturday the new Zero Motul Edition also got to make its first appearance on the track at Silverstone where it took part in the parade lap, which Martin also enjoyed the experience of being the passenger.
The whole GBS team have been involved in this special Zero build and we are all very proud of it and the whole build process and story has been captured and we are pleased to now share the video and story with you all.

We look forward to sharing more news about this special Zero, and hope that you all get to see it at some point as it will hopefully be at more events throughout the year.

More about the Zero Motul Edition and the Story…..

The project to build this unique MOTUL-EDITION GBS ZERO was formed from a special partnership with UK car manufacturer, Great British Sports Cars (GBS), Witham Motorsport and Motul. The lightweight hand-crafted sports car was built by the Nottinghamshire engineering company and from its machining of metal billets through all of the necessary turning, drilling and assembly processes, we believe this is the first car in the world to be made and run on lubricants from the same manufacturer, in this case Motul.

From cutting oils to hydraulic fluids used in the manufacturing process to make all the parts, to fluids used throughout the car, including: engine oil, gearbox oil, brake fluid, engine coolant, and greases, this car has been made to a performance standard with very special specifications. Along with its livery, chosen from a UK national design competition, the car has Motul uniquely sculpted onto, or etched into, the brake callipers, headlamp covers, interior upholstery and even the chassis itself.

The ultra-lightweight Zero sports car is powered by a 2.5 litre Ford Duratec engine, specially prepared by Neil Brown Engineering, the company that provides the motive power for the UK FIA Formula 4 championship - a series where Motul is proud to be the lubricant partner, providing the spec engine oil for all competitors. With a 240BHP unit, a dry sump oil system, ATR throttle bodies and a kerb weight of only 600kg, the Motul-Edition GBS Zero will have a power to weight ratio of almost 500BHP/Tonne, which will make it extremely rapid.

Zero Motul Edition Specification -
Gen 2 Chassis
NBE 2.5 Duratec Engine with dry sump kit
5 Speed manual Gearbox
ATR Throttle Bodies
42mm 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold
Carbon Fibre Finishing panels
Rear Diffuser
LED DRL Headlights
ATR Bespoke Motul Adjustable Suspension
ATR Bespoke Motul Brakes
Front – ATR 300mm floating disc 4 pot caliper
Rear – Disc and Aluminium Caliper Upgrade
Motul Bespoke Interior
Push Start Button
Momo Quick Release Steering Wheel
Carbon Dash with Smith Gauges
Heated Bespoke Motul Sports Seats
GBS TRS Adjustable 4 Point Seat belts
Sparco Flow Forge Wheels
Yokohama AD08 Tyres
Full Vehicle Dress Kit.


Going forward the GBS Zero Motul Edition will be used to promote Motul products and British engineering and will be seen with customers and our drivers and race teams, throughout the UK. The winner of the best design idea for the car was Martin Lines from Bedfordshire, UK, and his entry was chosen by the judging panel (made up of Motul, Witham Motorsport and GBS Directors) for its ingenious use of all the GBS Zero and Motul creative branding elements. The under 16 age category prize winner, was Kaira Milburn age 10, from Maidstone in Kent, who sent in an amazing colourful design.

As Motul UK Distributors, Witham Motorsport are the driving force behind the project. As Managing Director, Nigel Bottom explains; ”We have been supplying Motul products to Great British Sportscars for some time and, having had the chance to meet Richard (Hall) and tour the factory, I was hugely impressed by the depth of their engineering skill, by their innovative ideas and by the fact that there was potentially a great story to be told, on the start-to-finish and beyond part, that Motul plays in the construction of this GBS Zero. The idea of a Motul-Edition seemed like a logical extension of this and so we embarked on what is a truly novel venture for a lubricant brand.”

Motul has many exciting partnerships in which it is active around the world, but Silverstone’s Classic has been chosen as the venue for the car to make its public debut for a number of reasons, as Motul’s UK Business Development Manager Andy Wait explains. “We were delighted earlier this year to announce our partnership with Silverstone for The Classic. It is a huge festival of enthusiast motoring, with more than 100,000 people expected, so we wanted to make our first appearance there memorable and, therefore, to have the climax of the Motul GBS Zero initiative at Silverstone seems apt. Also, of course, the car shape has a retro look and feel to it, so it fits in with the spirit of the classic event, as well as, offering us a great chance to showcase so much of what Motul can offer to the public.”

Motul Lubricants -
Motul Autocool Optimial - Coolant
Motul 300V Power Racing 5w30 – Ideal for fast road & track
Motul Gear Comp. 75w140 - Diff
Motul Gear 300 75w90 – Gearbox
Motul RBF 600 – Brakes

Motul Tech Soluble cutting fluids have been used throughout the manufacturing process of the car and engineering of all the cars components.

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All the Motul Lubricants that have been used to fill the GBS Zero Motul Edition are available from our parts shop Kit Spares, along with the very impressive new Motul Car Care products that we are using.
www.kitspares.co.uk

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

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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.....

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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.

Thank you for joining us at our GBS Cars & Coffee event.....

Our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2021 happened last Saturday (26th June) at the GBS Factory. It was a fantastic day and great event and nice to see so many people join us. The weather could not have been better for it and stayed dry, it was the perfect morning for the sports cars to be out the garage, and the car park was busy all day with people and sports cars. It was nice to have so many Zero owners join us as well a full range of other sports cars, there is always something interesting to see and everyone is always welcome!

The Kit Spares shop and show room was also open on the day and was very busy, we thank you for your patience as there was a long que at times as we had limited numbers in the shop at once. Visit our new part website www,kitspares.co.uk to see our full range of parts and spares or come and visit our shop, its open Monday - Friday.

We offered free refreshments on the day but we ask for donations to help our chosen charities which are the Cancer Research and The Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance. Thank you to you all for your generous donations to our charities. We were delighted to have raised £159.74 for Cancer Research and The Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance donations will be counted later in the year when they next visit, we will share that with you once we know how much was raised.

We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all for joining us, and hope you enjoyed the day as much as we did, and we look forward to announcing another GBS Cars & Coffee date very soon.

If you were unable to make it then please remember that you are always welcome to come and see us at the GBS Factory anytime, if you would like to arrange a test drive and factory visit, please get in touch and we can look to confirm a date for your visit.

GBS Zero Motul Edition livery competition winners announced!....

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With the judging completed in the livery design competition for the prototype Motul-Edition GBS Zero, Motul, Witham Motorsport and Great British Sportscars are delighted to announce the overall winning design and also the winning entry for the under 16 age group.
The winning design for the car came from Bedfordshire’s Martin Lines, whose livery concept was chosen from a number of excellent entries by the panel, which was made up of Motul, Witham Motorsport and GBS Zero Directors in what was a generally very high standard of entry. Martin’s design was selected for its ingenious use of all of the GBS Zero and Motul creative branding areas.

 Martin’s winning design will be revealed on the prototype Motul-Edition GBS Zero, when it is unveiled at The Classic at Silverstone at the end of July, for which Motul is the lubricant partner. Martin and family will be Motul guests at the event for the public reveal of the car and Martin’s prize also includes a behind-the-scenes tour of the GBS factory at Ollerton in Nottinghamshire. The design will remain secret until the event.

 The prize for the Under 16 category goes to Kent’s Kaira Milburn, who is 10. Kaira submitted an amazingly colourful design, as can be seen here, below left. Kaira’s concept impressed many of the judging panel with its current relevancy for the UK as well as its bold use of colour. Kaira will also win family tickets for The Classic at Silverstone, as well as a selection of Motul merchandise.

 “We had some great entries for the competition and were so impressed by the standard that it was very hard to decide which design to choose - so I would like to hugely thank everyone who took the time and the trouble to enter,” enthuses Motul UK & Ireland Area Manager, Callum Goodland.  

 Nigel Bottom, MD of Witham Motorsport added, “It was a really close-run thing, as the car would have looked really good in various of the livery ideas that were submitted, but I think when people see the actual design we chose, when it is unveiled at Silverstone in July, they will see why it was a winning livery.”

Motul-Edition GBS Zero

The Motul-Edition GBS Zero, features a host of Motul-inspired design features unique to this partnership and is currently being prepared for painting in the special Motul Build Bay in the GBS factory, in Nottinghamshire. In the meanwhile, work continues on the car’s 2.5 litre Ford Duratec engine, which is being built by renowned motorsport engine builders and suppliers of the engines for the British FIA Formula 4 championship - for which Motul is the specified lubricant - Neil Brown Engineering.

From its machining of metal billets, through all of the necessary turning, drilling and assembly processes to the first fill of all lubricants, as the final part of the car’s journey to finished automobile, Motul products are being used throughout. There will be regular updates on the build, and a short film on the car coming together, illustrating Motul’s “Cast, Drilled, Filled” concept,  will air in August.

 As Motul UK Distributors, Witham Motorsport are the driving force behind the project. As Nigel Bottom explains, “ The impressive engineering talent of GBS meant there was a great story to be told about building a car from start to finish uniquely using the whole array of lubricants from Motul. The car project is a logical extension of this concept of Cast, Drilled, Filled and so we have embarked on what is a truly novel venture for a lubricant brand.”

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Updates on the Competition and on the Motul-Edition GBS Zero can also be found on Motul, Witham Motorsport websites and related UK Social Media. Click here to see more on the build.

The Classic at Silverstone runs from the 30th of July to 1st August and is set to be a memorable weekend for Motul fans as well as for lovers of historic motorsport - and classic motoring in general - across the UK.

For UK Motul Media Information please contact Simon Maurice: T +44 (0)7771597961
Email: simon@chicane.marketing


Great read also on The Drum from our recent interview we had with Motul about the GBS Zero Motul Edition.
Click below to read more -

 
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GBS Cars & Coffee event update.... Saturday 26th June

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Cars & Coffee - Saturday 26th June

It nearly time for our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of the year, we have waited a long time and we are looking forward to seeing you all and welcoming you back to GBS on Saturday 26th June (10am-2pm).

We want you to feel safe and enjoy the day, so we'll be observing the following safety measures throughout the event;

  • You must wear Face Masks at all times when inside the building and Kit Spares Showroom.

  • The Kit Spares Shop will be open 10am – 2pm on the day. - www.kitspares.co.uk
    (Please call 01623 860990 to order before if you can, then we can prepare and get your order ready to collect on the day to avoid delay)

  • You will be required to use the NHS app to check into our Showroom upon arrival, so please ensure you've downloaded it in advance.

  • There will be capacity limits within the GBS and Kit Spares Shop and Showroom.

  • We will not be doing any test drives in our Zero demonstrators on the day.

  • The GBS Workshop will be open to view cars, but capacity will be limited and Face Masks must be worn.

  • The event is outside and social distance will be easily attainable. Please follow the social distance rules, we will have hand sanitiser stations inside and outside.

  • Light Refreshments will be provided and will be outside. (Tea, Coffee and Biscuits)

  • Refreshments are free, but we ask for donations to help our chosen charities Cancer Research and The Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance.

  • If you feel unwell, have a high temperature, or a new persistent cough, please do not attend.

  • We look forward to welcoming you all back and seeing you all on Saturday 26th June.

Help us make Saturday 26th June the best GBS Cars & Coffee event yet & raise more money for two great charities…. We will have collection tins displayed on the day collecting donations for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research.

For those wanting a test drive in our Zero demonstrator, please contact us and we can look to get you booked in a for visit another time. Please contact us here.

Its happening the date for the GBS Cars & Coffee is confirmed....

Saturday 26th June

We are excited to share with you all that we have now confirmed the new date for the first 2021 GBS Cars & Coffee event, which will be taking place on Saturday 26th June at GBS from 10am-2pm.

As many of you know everyone at GBS has a strong passion for cars and anything to do with motorsport and we love our Cars & Coffee events and Track Days etc. But sadly, last year (2020) and earlier this year we have not been able to host and exhibit at any events due to Covid-19.

But as the lockdown restrictions are now easing and we are slowly getting back to normality we felt now is the right time to host our popular Cars & Coffee event at GBS.

The GBS Cars & Coffee event at GBS was created in 2016 and has since been a massive success & we have continued to hold the event again for several years. Our Cars & Coffee ( & Cake) events often see our car park overflowing with many different sports cars, the event is also becoming renowned for its home made cakes!
Its an event that we have created that gives the chance for you all to have a ride out in your sports cars / meeting point and enjoy a coffee (plus biscuits/ cake of course) and chat about your cars, all are welcome to join us in any car (modern or classic including bikes).

Help us make Saturday 26th June the best GBS Cars & Coffee event yet & raise more money for two great charities…. We will be collecting for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research.

On the day the Kit Spares shop and showroom ( www.kitspares.co.uk ) will be open 10am -1pm, with social distancing and restriction on numbers entering at one time. Please feel free to call and pre order ready to collect on the day.

We’ll be adhering to the latest Covid-19 guidelines, and will do all we can to make sure the event can go ahead safely. All the GBS team look forward to seeing you all.

*Please note this event could change due to the current Covid-19 pandemic and restrictions.

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First 2021 Run Out in the Zeros..... Thank you for joining us.

Last Saturday (1st May) we enjoyed a run out in the Zero’s, where we all met at GBS in the car park to then enjoy a drive out together. The route that we planned was similar to last years run out covering around 50 miles, which was through some lovely villages and country roads finishing in a nice idyllic location in the countryside where we took the opportunity to enjoy some food. The weather was perfect for us and the rain held off, we would like to thank you all for joining us and making it such an enjoyable day.
We look forward to organising another run out in the Zeros later in the year. Join our GBS Mailing List to be kept up to date with our latest news and events.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @gbs_cars to see more photographs of what we are up to and behind the scenes. Visit our GBS YouTube Channel to see a short video of our Run Out.

GBS Run Out in the Zero’s…… Come & join us in your Zero!

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We have really missed hosting and exhibiting at events last year and we will soon be announcing our GBS Cars & Coffee date. But for now we are pleased to be looking to arrange a run out in the Zero’s which we would like to invite all our Zero owners to join us on.

We are planning this to happen on Saturday 1st May where we will meet at GBS to then enjoy a drive out in the Zero’s together. Covering around 50 miles finishing in a nice idyllic location in the countryside, it will be a similar route to the one that we did last year. Please click here to see photos from our last Zero Run Out.

We will be following social distancing rules and to avoid a large gathering in one place we will be meeting outside in the GBS Car Park where you will be in your Zero.

If you would like to join us in your Zero and like more details, please click here and we will send you over some details.



The GBS & Kit Spares Showroom reopening date for your diary...

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Date for the diary…… Monday 12th April - The GBS and Kit Spares Shop and Showroom open.
We will be operating appointment only visits to see the Zeros, so please contact us today to book your appointment. We cannot wait to reopen and welcome people back through the doors. Please note, these dates are subject to change according to government guidelines. We will keep you updated.

Until then phone lines are still fully OPEN as is our Kit Spares website and eBay Shop. Please see links www.kitspares.co.uk and Kit Spares eBay Shop. We are also doing arranged collection of orders, but these must be confirmed via phone (01623 860990) or email with the Kit Spares team. Our Workshop is still open, please click here to see what Workshop Services we offer or please call and speak to our Workshop Team.

We will soon be announcing our new date for our GBS Cars & Coffee event.

GBS Cars & Coffee event update..... Postponed not cancelled.

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New date will be confirmed soon….

GBS Cars & Coffee is postponed…… It’s the news that we hoped not to bring you. But with the ongoing Covid 19 restrictions it is impossible to go ahead with our first GBS Cars and Coffee event of 2021 that we had planned to take place on Saturday 27th March. 

But with the great news that the lockdown will slowly be lifted, we are pleased to confirm that we are now planning for it to happen a little later in the year. We will be releasing a new event date very soon, and do all that we can to make sure the event can go ahead safely and follow the government guidelines. So keep checking our event page for updates. In the meantime keep safe and we will all get together with the Zeros and other sports cars later this year to enjoy lots of coffee and cakes!

We hope to make the next event the best GBS Cars & Coffee event yet & raise more money for two great charities…. We will be collecting for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research.

Nearly a year old and has covered many enjoyable miles.... Plus more filming at GBS.....

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This stunning Zero factory build has been enjoyed on the road for almost a year now...... Covering many enjoyable miles on the road and track. Many of you may have seen it if you visited our stand at the Autosports Show last year, as it was on display along side our Zero demonstrator. Its of similar spec to our Gen 2 Zero demonstrator which is powered by the 2.5 Ford Duratec engine….

This Zero that is owned by Robin Copley is of very nice spec, it is - Sport Chassis , Painted Mercedes Polar White, 2.5 Duratec Engine, Power 200 - 350 bhp, 5 Speed manual gearbox, Carbon Dash with Smiths Flight Gauges, Carbon Fibre Finishing panels, DRL Style Headlights, ATR Adjustable Suspension, ATR Brakes Front: ATR 300mm floating discs 4 pot caliper, Rear: Disc & Caliper Upgraded.

We look forward to seeing Robin in his Zero later this year at our GBS events and track days, where we hope you will all join us too.
Contact us today to spec your Zero build.

Behind the scenes this week……. Great to welcome TV Presenter Paul Cowland to GBS this week for some filming... That is all we can say for now!
#salvagehuntersclassiccars #shcc #salvagehunters #drewpritchard #classiccars #classics #questtv

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It has been a very strange year for us all, but together we have got through it and still had some great times….

2020 has been a very strange year for us all and Covid-19 has put many of our plans that we all had on hold. But together as a team and with your support we have got through it and still had a successful year. Here are just a few of our favourites moments that we have captured during the year, next year we are hoping will be a much better year for us all and we look forward to enjoying the Zero’s with you all.

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The Autosport International and Race Retro were the only two events that the Zero was seen at this year. We look forward to seeing you all next year at many events.

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Release of the New GBS Zero Complete component build package - Which is now one of the popular self build options, click here for details.

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We were pleased to welcome Will to join GBS as our new apprentice. Will is mainly based in our workshop but has spent time in other areas of GBS to get an understanding of what we do.

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We had a great time working with the MTDCNC team filming for their 200th Swarf and Chip show which we featured in. We filmed at both the GBS Factory & Blyton Park Circuit - Find out how a British Sports Car is Made…. Click here to see the video.

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Our Brand New Gen 2 Zero Demonstrator was released in March this year. Our Zero demonstrator is very high spec with a lot of optional extras and upgrades.

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Customer Peer Moberg LHD Zero registered in Norway, the Zero is available in LHD & is sold worldwide. Several other Zero’s also registered in USA.

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We were excited to be finalists in the Business Innovation category for this year’s Newark Business Awards. The awards evening is happening on Zoom, we will share with you how we get on later this month!

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Autumn Run Out in the Zero’s, we are pleased that we had the opportunity to have a run out in the Zero’s safely. The weather was perfect and we enjoyed around 50 miles through lovely villages & country roads. We look forward to doing it again next year.

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We enjoyed a day at Blyton Park Track with the Car Crowd for their launch event. We can’t wait to do more corporate track events and track days with the Zero’s.

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Its been a busy year for Zero Factory Builds, with many more currently in production that will be completed and registered in 2021.

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Its been a busy year for Zero kit collections and exports. We have been doing deliveries as well as collections to make things easier and safer. We have also seen Zero’s go to Canada, Sweden, France, USA.

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Our final event of the year is always our GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee event, unfortunately it will not be happening this year. BUT we are all very much looking forward to our 2021 GBS Cars & Coffee event that we plan to happen on Saturday 27th March at GBS.

Those that haven’t been able to visit us this year please see a link here to a factory tour video that we made earlier this year. We are still open for appointment only visits to come and see the Zero’s, please contact us to arrange your visit to see us.

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No GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee this year, but we are looking forward to this.....

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GBS Cars & Coffee Saturday 27th March 2021

Our GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee event would be taking place on Saturday 12th December but unfortunately it will not be happening this year BUT we are all very much looking forward to our 2021 GBS Cars & Coffee event that will be happening on Saturday  27th March at GBS.

As many of you know everyone at GBS has a strong passion for cars and anything to do with motorsport and we love our Cars & Coffee events and Track Days etc. But sadly, this year we have not been able to host and exhibit at any events due to Covid-19. So we hope that 2021 will be a better year for us all and that our Cars & Coffee event will be able to go ahead.

We hope to make Saturday 27th March the best GBS Cars & Coffee event yet & raise more money for two great charities…. We will be collecting for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research. We will announce more details next year, and will do all we can to make sure the event can go ahead safely, all the GBS team look forward to seeing you all.

Whilst our Kit Spares and GBS Showroom has been closed since 5th November due to the second lockdown we are in. Parts orders can still be placed on line on our website www.kitspares.co.uk or from our Kit Spares eBay Shop 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 look forward to being open again and seeing you all very soon.

The Zero…. Find out how a British Sports Car Is Made #swarfandchips 200th Episode.

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We are excited to have been featured in the 200th Swarf & Chip Show which was seen live on their YouTube last month on 23rd October. In this very special 200th Swarf & Chips show the MTDCNC and Swarf & Chip team visited us at GBS to find out how our beautiful cars are manufactured from fabrication, CNC machining and all the way to the final assembly. We then took the Zero’s to Blyton Park race track for a Swarf and Chips fastest lap competition! See below some behind the scenes photographs from the filming days at GBS and at Blyton park and click here to watch the video - Find out how a British Sports Car Is Made #swarfandchips 200th Episode.

Autumn Run Out in the Zero's... Thank you for joining us.

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On Saturday (24th October) we enjoyed a run out in the Zero’s where we all met at GBS in the car park to then enjoy a drive out in the Zero’s together. The route that we planned was around 50 miles which was through some lovely villages and country roads finishing in a nice idyllic location in the countryside where we took the opportunity to take some photos. The weather was perfect for us and the rain held off until late afternoon, we would like to thank you all for joining us and making it such an enjoyable morning.

We have really missed hosting and exhibiting at events this year and we can’t wait until we can do more hopefully next year. But we are pleased that we had the opportunity to have a run out in the Zero’s safely and we look forward to doing it again soon. We have also confirmed our date for the 2021 GBS Cars & Coffee which can be seen on our event page.

Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram @gbs_cars to see more photographs of what we are up to and behind the scenes.

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