First shake down of our NEW Zero Race demonstrator at Blyton Park....

Yesterday we took our new Zero Race car on the track for the very first time, some of the GBS Team headed to Blyton Park for the afternoon where we did a shake down with the race car getting it prepared for its first track day event that is happening later this month at Blyton Park.

The demonstrator performed extremely well and the team were pleased with how it handled and everyone else who drove it was also impressed with its performance. Click here to visit our GBS YouTube channel to see the Zero on the track yesterday.

Our Specification of our Zero Race Demonstrator that was also seen earlier this year on our stand at the Autosport’s International show is a FIA Homologated Race Chassis Painted Gloss White / Satin Black 2.5 Duratec Engine / ATR throttles / Life ECU Power options 200 - 350 bhp 5 Speed gearbox / Quick shift GRP Dash with AIMS Dash Race Seats / TRS 6pt Harness Momo Steering Wheel Lightweight Floor & Bodywork ATR Adjustable Suspension ATR Brakes Sports Race Fuel Tank & Swirl Pot 4-2-1 Exhaust Manifold Team Dynamics Wheels & Yokohama Tyres.

For more details about the Zero Race Chassis that we offer click here to head over to our GBS YouTube Channel where you can see an overview of the GBS Zero Race Chassis options in more detail.

Its great to hear that there are already lots of you booked on to join us on our first GBS Track Day of the year which is happening on Saturday 23rd March at Blyton Park, there are now only a few places left, so book quickly to avoid disappointment. Visit our GBS event page for more details.

National Apprenticeship Week..... We are pleased to have an Apprentice with us here at GBS.

As its National Apprenticeship Week we thought we would share an update on our apprentice that we have here at GBS.
Lauren, who is based in our fabrication and welding department has been with us since 2022 and is doing her Apprenticeship with us whilst studying at Vision West Notts College on a Level 3 Fabricator course where she currently attends 1 day a week.
We have a fantastic team here at GBS and we are all very proud to have Lauren with us as our apprentice who is a very valued member of our team. Hopefully you will get to meet Lauren later in the year at our GBS events and when she is out the track in her car at our next GBS Track Day next month.

“The next generation of car builders are the future to the British Motor Industry.”

— Great British Sports Cars

The First Factory Tour of 2024.... There will be chance to join us on the next one....

First Factory Tour of 2024.... Book on the next one

Our First Factory Tour event was hosted at the weekend and was massive success. We are pleased to offer this new opportunity for a privileged insight into everything that goes into creating the GBS Zero and associated products that we manufacture.
If you are thinking of buying a GBS Zero, have one already or if you are into your motorsport and engineering and would love to see what we do then this is the event for you.
The tour will be led by Richard the Director of Great British Sports Cars and the team, which will include a Tour of the GBS Workshop, Parts Department, Engineering and Assembly Area, Fabrication, Composites and more. The numbers per tour are limited to give a more personal experience. The next Factory tour dates will be later in the year and announced very soon so keep checking our event page for updates and head to our GBS YouTube Channel where you will see a short video of our factory tour experience.

If you wish to enquire about a larger group, car club, students, bespoke corporate or private individual booking, please contact us with your requirements and we will get back to you.

“We thoroughly enjoyed the tour. We liked the small group size and the informal approach. The wide range of pure engineering capability took us by surprise, the one stop shop approach was outstanding, the work and collaboration with other companies was amazing to witness, the thinking outside the box was inspiring” Review by Mr Kevin Rigby enjoyed the tour with his son.

See us at the Race Retro show next month....

See us at the Race Retro show next month with the Zero. After a break of several years of not exhibiting at the Race Retro we are pleased to be back there next month (23rd-25th February) with the Zeros.
Experience the exhilaration of retro motorsport as they bring together legendary figures, iconic cars, and heart-pounding live rally action! The event showcases specialist exhibitors offering a unique selection of products and a plethora of inspiring automotive displays. 

We can be found in Hall 2 with the Zero.

Visit our events page to see more details of other events that we are going to be at with the Zeros this year.

Students enjoy a factory tour of GBS before they start their very own Zero Build this year....

Just before we broke up for the Christmas holidays we welcomed a group of year 2 motorsport students from Stafford & Newcastle College (NSCG College) to GBS for a full factory tour. The College have an Ultimate Zero self build kit on order that these students will be building, they will be collecting their kit later this year and are ready to start the build and get it on the road asap. We look forward to following their build, and them joining us at our future events with their Zero.
The Zero build is an ideal educations tool in engineering and technical programs. Students gain practical experience developing their knowledge and understanding of engineering in a practical application. As well as being an exciting and captivating project for students a GBS Zero build maintains interest and enthusiasm with a real sense of achievement as each stage is completed. With the end result not only being an enjoyable sports car but a worth while asset too. Click here for more details about the educational builds we offer.

Tri Tech will be with us on our stand at the Autosport Show......

We are very much looking forward to being at this year’s Autosport’s Show happening next week. With our ongoing partnership we are delighted that Tri-Tech 3D will be joining us on our stand again this year.
On display, along with the Zeros including our new Zero Race car that is now ready for the track will be one of the latest UltiMaker 3D printers. An affordable starting point for anyone looking to get into 3D printing, the UltiMaker S7 is built for a wide variety of applications (including End use parts, Tooling, Jigs & Fixtures) many of which are ideal for the Automotive industry.
Not only will you will be able to see this 3D Printer on our stand, there will also be a selection of 3D printed models from market leaders Stratasys. Boasting five different 3D print technologies and an even wider gamut of materials, we have sample parts from previous use case projects that are sure to make you stop and look, and some that can be seen on our Zero Race Car.

We can be found with the Tri-Tech team in Hall 2 on Stand 3850 over the four days, follow us on our social media channels during the lead up to the show for more details of what will be on display on our stand over the 4 days.

The first event on the GBS Calendar for 2024 is confirmed....

A BUSY START TO 2024….

The very first event on the GBS Calendar for 2024 is confirmed, we are excited to be exhibiting at the Autosport International Show at the NEC in Birmingham in January where the GBS team will be with the Zeros.
Make sure you follow us on Instagram to see more details of what we will be revealing on our stand. We can be found in Hall 2/3 on stand 3850, we are all looking forward to being there with the Zeros.

More events will soon be added to our 2024 calendar including the GBS Cars & Coffee dates and GBS Track Days will be announced very soon, so make sure you keep checking our GBS event page to see what we are up to and have planned for 2024.

The mince pies didn't last long at our GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee event.....

Last event of 2023……. Think Saturday was the coldest Christmas Cars and Coffee event we have ever had, but still a great turn out and not many mince pies left! Big thank you to everyone who wrapped up warm and joined us, it’s always good to get together and have a car park full of so many different cars. The mince pies went down very well, with only a few left for the GBS team to enjoy. Thank you also to everyone who donated toys for the Santa Bikes Toy Run we are supporting that is happening later this month.

The GBS and Kit Spares show room was very busy with people and the Kit Spares  Shop was also very busy with sales and enquires. The GBS Workshop was also open on the day for viewing, to see more about the workshop services we offer click here.

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events that we love, is that we are able to raise money for our 2 chosen charities which are the Cancer Research UK and The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance. We all feel and hope you agree that The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a fantastic service and has helped & will continue to help many people, as well as the Cancer Research UK that is again a fantastic charity that makes a big difference to so many people and their families. Thank you for your kind donations, we will let you know soon how much money we have raised.
Follow GBS on Facebook and Instagram to see more photographs from the day.

The 2024 GBS Cars & Coffee dates & Events will be announced very soon…..

GBS & Kit Spares 2023 Christmas Opening times & Gift Ideas….

All of the GBS and Kit Spares team are all looking forward to a well earned break over the festive period, below are our Christmas opening times.

The GBS Factory and Kit Spares Shop will be closed from Friday 22nd December and we will be open again and back to normal opening hours on Tuesday 2nd January 2024.

You can still place your orders online from our parts website Kit Spares over the Christmas break, but please note any orders placed on or after 22nd December 2023 may not be processed or dispatched until 2nd / 3rd January 2024. www.kitspares.co.uk Don’t forget to follow us on our GBS, Kit Spares & ATR Products Social Media Channels and over the Christmas holidays to see what we are up to!

Its also our GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee event this Saturday (2nd December) at GBS, we hope you can all join us. More details can be found on our event page the Kit Spares Shop will also be open on the day, if you need any parts to keep you busy over the Christmas holidays or are looking for some Christmas presents.

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Christmas Gift Ideas

Below are just a few Christmas Gift Ideas for you and your Zero’s, visit our parts website Kit Spares or contact us for details.

A Kit Spares Gift Voucher could make the perfect gift….

Recent Zero Duratec engine upgrade in the workshop.....

The GBS Workshop is always busy and recently we welcomed this customers LHD Zero back from Norway that was booked in to have an Engine upgrade that we then presented to the rolling road for the customer. This Zero was fitted with a brand New Duratec crate engine, that had only covered around 3000km prior to the Customer requesting the performance upgrade. This upgrade can now be purchased as a component of kits for you to install yourself from our parts website Kit Spares please see part number PAC0018, we are also able to fit this at an additional cost. Click here to see more details about the workshop services or contact us to discuss the options in more detail.

This Zero is now back on the road and being enjoyed back in Norway, whilst it was with us we did a short video talking about the upgrade. Visit our GBS Workshop YouTube channel to see more.

Book now..... Full GBS Factory Tour Opportunity.....

We are pleased to offer this opportunity for a privileged insight into everything that goes into creating the GBS Zero and associated products that we manufacture. If you are thinking of buying a GBS Zero, have one already or if you are into your motorsport and engineering and would love to see what we do then this is the event for you.

This is taking place on Saturday 3rd February and Thursday 8th February with various times slots available. Places are limited for each time slot so book early to avoid disappointment, this could make a perfect Christmas gift for someone!

This tour will be led by Richard the Director of Great British Sports Cars and the team, which will include a Tour of the GBS Workshop, Parts Department, Engineering and Assembly Area, Fabrication, Composites and more.

Cost: £20 per person
Tour Time: Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours
Tour Size: Maximum of 8 people per tour with refreshments available on arrival.
Booking: You can book your place online via our our parts website Kit Spares.

If you wish to enquire about a larger group, car club, students, bespoke corporate or private individual booking, please contact us with your requirements and we will get back to you.

Hand Built - Let us build your car to your very own spec....

The turn key fully built Zero option is a popular choice. Our top of the range Sports Car offers exceptional value with bespoke specification and customizable performance. In the UK the turn key car is fully registered and ready for you to drive away to enjoy the thrill of the Zero.

Each Zero is tailor built to your specification with your choice of appearance trim and accessories making each car truly unique to its owner. Customers are invited to visit our workshop to see how their car is progressing, with virtual updates documenting the cars progress provided on a regular basis.

Powered by a 2.5Ltr normally aspirated Ford Duratec engine which offers 230Bhp as standard fitted with a set of our ATR Throttle bodies and an engine re-map Using a Life ECU which is future proof for further engine upgrades. With 400+ Bhp per Tonne this car can propel you from 0-60 in 3.5 seconds. With the ATR Shocks and LSD fitted as standard this car corner’s like it is on rails. The car has unparalleled levels of grip & balance, handling in a very controlled & precise manner, resulting in a drive of your life.

The styling on the interior of the Zero is unique ensuring you never see two the same. From the choice of seats, floor mats, and indicator stalks the options are endless. The seats are suitable for all occasions whether you use your Zero for track days or just road use. You can make your Zero even more customised to you with a full range of paint options. Paint is a popular option and we are able to colour match and design your cars paint effect with you from start to finish.

Hand Built bespoke to your specification, enjoyed by you....

GBS Workshop YouTube Channel updated....

The new Zero Build Guide that we released last month has proven very popular and we have had some very positive feedback about it and are continuing to work behind the scenes to develop and add to it.
We also find that videos are a useful way and often easier way to give advise and guide you through certain areas of the Zero build, as we can go into more detail. So we are now working to produce and release regular videos on certain areas of the build via our workshop YouTube Channel.
We still have a our main GBS YouTube Channel that will still be updated with other videos that are not as technical, more about the cars, events, behind the scenes and other exciting projects we are doing. Our latest video that we released is a talk through the fitting of the seats & Seat Runners. Click here to see more details about the Zero Build guide and to request your copy, and click here to visit our GBS Workshop YouTube Channel.

NEW Product - Zero Roof Cover is now available.....

We are pleased to share with you all that there is now a roof cover available for the Zero, currently just the standard Gen 2 Zero, the GT Zero Gen 2 and Zero Gen 1 Roof’s will be available soon.

The Zero Gen 2 Roof Cover comes complete with fixings. It is suitable for use with our side doors and windscreen allowing you to use the car in all weather. It can be easily stored away when not in use behind the seat or in the boot in its GBS storage bag which is provided.
These have been fitted to several Zeros already and we have done a fitting video guide to help guide you through the fitting of the new roof, or contact us and we can book you in the workshop to get your roof fitted. Click here to visit our GBS Workshop YouTube Chanel.

Due to demand the first batch is sold and these are not yet a stock item, please contact us to reserve yours today from the next batch. See more details about this new product here on our parts website Kit Spares.

GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee date is announced.....

GBS Christmas Cars & Coffee with Mince Pies….

The next GBS Cars & Coffee event will be our Christmas Cars & Coffee event which is now confirmed and the GBS Team would like to invite you all to the GBS Factory on Saturday 2nd December for Tea/Coffee and Mince Pies & Biscuits to say Happy Christmas and Thank You for all your support this year.

The GBS showroom will be open on the day as well as the Kit Spares Shop, we hope you can come and join us!  Everyone is welcome, why not wrap up warm and come in your Zero and other sports cars and help us raise more money for two great charities…. We will be collecting for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research.

Please note that the the Kit Spares shop and showroom ( www.kitspares.co.uk ) will be open on the day. Please feel free to call us or email and pre order ready to collect on the day to avoid any delays.
All the GBS team look forward to seeing you all. What car will you be joining us in?

Evening Factory Tour - Behind the scenes at GBS...

Earlier this week on Wednesday evening we hosted a full factory tour at GBS for a small group. The tour was led by Richard and covered a full behind scenes tour of our GBS facility including the new fabrication department. The tour started in the showroom where light refreshments were served then moving onto the parts and spares store, design room, clean assembly room, engineering machine shop, fabrication, composite department, workshop then back to the showroom where we finished.

We will soon be offering some factory tour opportunities so keep checking our GBS News and events page. In the meantime follow us on Instagram to see more photographs of what we are upto. Also visit our event page which shows where the Zero and GBS team can be seen next.

Thank you for joining us at our GBS Cars & Coffee event.... Sponsored By Witham Motorsport

A big thank you to everyone who joined us last Saturday (16th September) at GBS for our Cars and Coffee event.……. What a fantastic day we had with great weather, cars and cake, a car park full of sports cars. We would like to say a big THANK YOU to you all for joining us and helping us make it such a great event and enjoyable day, it was nice to see so many Zero’s together in the car park along with a wide variety of other sports cars. It was nice to see several new Zero’s that were newly registered also join us for the first time. The gates opened at 10am and by 11am the car park was already getting full, the weather was perfect and could not have been better!

The GBS and Kit Spares show room was very busy with people and the Kit Spares   Shop was also very busy with sales and enquires. As usual the cakes attracted a lot of attention and certainly went down well with not many left along with the unlimited supply of tea and coffee. We would also like to thank Witham Motorsport for sponsoring and supporting our event.

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events that we love, is that we are able to raise money for our 2 chosen charities which are the Cancer Research UK and The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance, we all feel and hope you agree that The Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance is a fantastic service and has helped & will continue to help many people, as well as the Cancer Research UK that is again a fantastic charity that makes a big difference to so many people and their families. We will let you know soon how much money we have raised.

The GBS Camera was out capturing the day and all the action, please see below a few photographs from the day, don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to see more photographs of what we are upto.

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EXCITING NEWS.... The GBS Zero Build Guide is released......

We are very excited & pleased to share with you the new Zero Build Guide….

This build guide for the GBS Zero guides you through the build process and answers many of the questions we get asked, hopefully making your Zero build as smooth as possible. Dependant on your level of experience, it normally takes around 120 hours to complete the Zero Build. The contents (185 pages) of the guide covers a range of areas of the build from tools & equipment, panelling, assembly of certain aspects of the car to the set up of the car. The new build guide will be issued with all Zero kits that are ordered and those of you that are already in the build status please get in touch (request button below) and we will send you a copy. You can also see more Technical downloads here on our website that might be of interest to you. You can also view a sample of the New Build Guide below so you know what to expect.
This is an ongoing guide that all the team have been involved with and any feed back, comments good or bad will be welcome so we can continue to improve and expand on this guide. Please be aware once you have requested a copy of the build guide please allow up to 24hrs (Monday - Friday) for it to be sent you via email.

Please note: The new Zero Build Guide is a 10mb pdf file document that will be emailed to you. We may also email you in the future with updates and feedback.

See us at The MX-5 National - The Mazda MX5 is the perfect donor car for the Zero..... Start planning your Zero build today.

See us at this years MX-5 National, we will be there with a range of Zeros on display, including a Zero Mazda build. The Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero.
The MX-5 National is the largest MX-5 event in the World with regularly over 1500 MX-5s of every generation and style attending the show.

The event forms the backbone of the MX-5 community in the UK and it is open to all owners, drivers and enthusiasts as the leading social event to meet up with MX-5 enthusiasts from all across the country. See more details about this event on our event page.

FROM A MAZDA MX5 TO A ZERO

Mazda Zero Single Donor Options

The Mazda based Zero kit leverages the proven design features of the Ford based Zero adapted for a Mazda donor. The Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor, and is readily available worldwide with over 900,000 donor cars produced.
The Mazda MX5 donor Zero utilises (Mk1, Mk2, Mk2.5) from 1989 through 2005 in either right or left hand drive.

You can select from a variety of packages to suit all budgets from our starter kit through to a complete kit of components that can be assembled easily by yourself.

Parts required from Donor (Mazda MX5 / Miata):
Engine 1.6 or 1.8, Gearbox, Differential, Front Hubs & Calipers, Rear Hubs & Calipers*, Steering Shaft*, Steering Column with Stalks*, Brake Master Cylinder, Clutch Master cylinder
Propshaft*, Drive Shafts (* indicates exchange items & alterations by GBS)

Contact us to start planning your Zero Self build options today.

Final Friday Night at the Factory.... Until next year

Last Friday (25th September) was a our final Friday Night at the Factory.... Until next year.

We would like to say thank you to everyone who joined us on Friday and at all the other Friday Night at the factory events this year. It’s always great to have the GBS car park full of sports cars, Tractors and motor bikes. We now look forward to hosting more Friday Night at the Factory events next year. We have lots of exciting plans for next years GBS events and we look forward to sharing details with you all later in the year.

The next event at GBS is our Cars & Coffee event, which is proudly sponsored by Witham Motorsport and will be taking place on Saturday 16th September at GBS from 10am-2pm. We hope you can all join us, all cars are welcome see more details on our event page.

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Next event is Cars & Coffee with Witham Motorsport on Saturday 16th September.