We welcome a new Apprentice to join the GBS Team........

We are delighted to welcome Lauren to the GBS Team, Lauren is doing her Apprenticeship with us for Fabrication & Welding and studying at West Notts College in Mansfield on a Level 3 Fabricator course where she will be attending 1 day a week from September. Lauren is based in our fabrication department with the team and is currently working on some existing and new products that the team have been developing.

Laurens says “My favourite type of welding is TIG welding I like to give myself a challenge and TIG welding gives me opportunities to learn new skills. I have a good eye for detail and make sure all my work is up to a high quality and it is the best work I can produce”.

We have a fantastic team here at GBS who like Lauren all have a strong passion for all types of Motorsport. Lauren has a strong back ground in mechanics and interest in motorsport and a keen interest in motorbikes, which she has recently passed her motorbike test.

We are proud that around 80% of the Zero is made in house and many of you that have already visited us at the GBS Factory will know that we design and manufacture a lot of our products in house including the ATR Suspension, Throttle Bodies and more. Join our GBS mailing list to keep up to date with GBS News every month and keep visiting a Career page to see more details about future career opportunities at GBS.
Hopefully you will all get to meet Lauren and see the rest of the GBS team next month at our next GBS Cars & Coffee on Saturday 17th September. Visit our GBS event page for more details about our GBS Cars & Coffee event.

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

— Great British Sports Cars

The NEW GBS Doors & Boot Covers are here..... Now available from Kit Spares.

We are pleased to share with you an update on the GBS Weather Gear - The new GBS Zero Doors and Boot Covers are now here and available to view online from our Kit Spares website. Due to demand of the new doors, orders for the doors can not yet be taken online, please contact / email us and I will add you to the list, the next batch is due in very soon.

The new doors have been re designed and offer more comfort whilst driving and look great. The boot cover has also been re designed and is now available for both the Standard and GT Gen 1 and Gen 2 Zeros. The Boot covers are here and available for dispatch now.

Visit our Kit Spares website to explore these new products - www.kitspares.co.uk and to see our full range of other parts and spares. A video can be seen on our GBS Workshop YouTube Chanel that talks through the fitting of the boot covers, please see the link button below.

The full roof weather gear is now underway and we are continuing to work on that and will be ready and hopefully released later this year.

Stocking Sealey Tools & what tools are required for your Zero to be assembled.....

We are pleased to have partnered up with Sealey Tools are a now stocking a range of their tools and products on our parts website - www.kitspares.co.uk or please contact the Kit Spares / GBS Team with the Sealey product code then we can get you a price for the item(s).

We recommend the 144pc tool kit that has a comprehensive range of premier hand tools that are ideal to have at hand when building your Zero is now available from our Kit Spares website.

Sealey Tools will also be with us at our GBS Cars & Coffee event next month, see more details here about this event - GBS Cars & Coffee Event.

The Zero has been designed so that it can be assembled with simple tools, that you most likely already have. If you do not, it may be possible to hire what you need from tool shops. If you decide to purchase them, bear in mind that it is not necessary to have professional grade tools as the workload for them is very small.

University of Nottingham Student placement comes to an end....

We are pleased to have had Hugo Stephens with us here at GBS for several months on his university placement which came to an end last week. Hugo was studying MEng Mechanical Engineering at The University of Nottingham and was also the Mechanical Lead for the Solar Electric Car being built by the University's Racing Team. With his strong background in CAD/CAM, Hugo has been busy working with the GBS team to create the first Build Manual for the GBS Zero. The manual is now well underway and not too far of completion, which we aim to complete and release later this year. By being able to offer a complete manual, we are hoping it will make the decision to tackle your own Component Build less daunting, as this is something we have heard from some of our customers could be improved.

Hugo is now taking a short break before starting a new graduate job in Motorsport in a few weeks. We would like to thank Hugo for all his hard work whilst he has been with us, and we wish him well in his new graduate job which is in Motorsport and look forward to keeping in touch with him.  We are continuing to work with the University of Nottingham and looking at offering other University of Nottingham students a Postgraduate placement with us later this year. Read more about Hugo and his placement in an earlier news post here - Click here.

Busy with GBS Factory Tours ..... Jaguar Enthusiast Group from Norfolk visit GBS.

We have done many factory tours this year already here at GBS to see how our bespoke sports cars and products are designed and manufactured and have many more booked throughout the year. On Saturday we welcomed West Norfolk Jaguar group to GBS for a factory tour.

Everyone arrived in their Jaguar sports cars and to have them all parked together outside the factory for photographs. The tour was led by Richard and John which covered the workshop, design room, clean assembly room, engineering machine shop, Zero build bays , parts and spares store and shop and then back to the showroom where we finish.

Our GBS Factory Tours are free but we ask for a kind donation to be made to our chosen charities which are Cancer Research UK and Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance. Our tours last from anywhere between one and half hours to two hours and would end with a question-and-answer session. A typical GBS Factory Tour usually takes place on a Saturday morning but a weekday & Evening tour can take place on request if needed. We are able to accommodate groups of up to 20 people but more can be arranged. Please click here for more details about the GBS Factory Tours that we offer or contact us.

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GBS Cars & Coffee with Sealey Tools is happening at GBS on
Saturday 17th September.

Great weekend at Newark Kit Car Show with the Zeros…..

At the weekend (23rd & 24th July) some of the GBS Team were at the Newark Showground for this years Newark Kit Car Show . We had a range of Zeros on display and would like to thank GBS Customers Matt Oakley and James Burge for allowing us have their Zeros on display over the weekend along with Witham Motorsport who let us display the Motul Zero Edition over the weekend. The Motul Zero will also be featured in next months Complete Kit Car Magazine.

As well as the Zeros on display, we also had a sample range of products from Kit Spares and ATR Products on display. Visit our parts website www.kitspares.co.uk to see our full product range, including our dedicated ATR Products page or come and visit our Kit Spare shop. Over the weekend we had a GBS Zero Owners Club area allocated outside for you all to park and be together where is was great to see so many Zeros together.

Matthew Oakley and Son Fraser with their Zero Mazda Build that was on display.

Jim Burge with his Zero Ultimate Zero Self Assembly build that was on display.

The GBS Zero Owners Club area, nice to see so many Zeros together on Saturday.

Matt and Frasers Zero Build Spec: Zero Mazda Gen1 Customer Build / 2003 Mk2.5 Mazda MX5 Donor / Sports Chassis with lowered floor / Body painted Mazda Soul Red Crystal / Engine - Mazda 1.8VVT with ATR Throttle Bodies & lightened flywheel / mapped to 180bhp / 5 Speed manual gearbox mated to 4.1:1 Torsen LSD / ATR Adjustable Suspension / GBS Adjustable rear control arms and camber kit / Mazda MX5 ‘big brakes’ Front & Rear / GBS seats / Black on Black Smiths Gauges / MOMO Steering Wheel with quick release / DRL Style Headlights.

Jim Burge Zero Build Spec: Zero Ultimate Self Assembly Customer Build Sport Chassis / Painted Ford Focus RS Blue / 2.5 Duratec Engine Power 200 - 350 bhp / 5 Speed manual gearbox / Carbon Dash with Smiths Gauges / Carbon Fibre Finishing panels / DRL Style Headlights / ATR Adjustable Suspension / ATR Brakes Front: ATR 300mm floating discs 4 pot caliper Rear: Disc & Caliper Standard.

Click here to read more about the Zero Motul Edition and to watch a video about the special build.

We would like to thank you all for visiting our stand over the weekend and we now look forward to a busy few weeks of factory visits and test drives. Please click here to see more details about the other shows and events that we are doing later this year as well as events that we are not exhibiting at but might be of interest to you. Or click here to contact us to arrange your visit to see us!

GBS Cars & Coffee with Sealey Tools is happening at GBS on
Saturday 17th September.

Upgrades for your Zero..... Current Zero upgrades we offer....

MAKE YOUR ZERO YOUR VERY OWN

Every Zero you see is different and there are many options and upgrades to consider on both Zero self builds and factory builds. We have a big selection of upgrades and options that are available for the Zero’s and also suitable for other sport cars, a lot of which are designed and manufactured in house by the GBS Team. Our ATR Throttle Bodies, Brake Upgrade, Suspension are just some of the most popular upgrades that we design, manufacture and assemble. We are also able to offer anodising in other colours to suit your request.

Below are just a few of the favourites that are available from our parts website Kit Spares - www.kitpspares.co.uk - The new Sparco Wheels, Brake, Indicator Stalks, LED Style Headlights, Carbon Fibre Bodywork, Rear Diffuser, Roll Cage, Interior Pocket, Engine dress kit, ATR Suspension are all available from our parts shop Kit Spares and can be seen on our Zero demonstrator when you visit us.

Another Zero on the road this Summer & more Zero Self Build Kits collected......

Its been a busy few weeks with Zero Self build Kit collections and we have several that are currently being prepared for export to the USA and others that are panelled and waiting to go to paint. We look forward to sharing with you over the next few weeks the Zeros that are coming back from paint, if you follow us on Instagram we will share a little preview of them on there first. Click here to follow us on Instagram @gbs_cars
Last week we welcomed GBS Customer Dan Wilding back to GBS to collect his Zero Mazda Self Build Kit, we look forward to following Dan’s Zero build as it progresses. Also last week GBS Customer Phil Roberts came to collect his Zero that earlier this month passed its IVA Test. Phil ordered his Zero Self build kit and started the build in 2019 and is now looking forward to getting it registered and enjoying it on the road this summer. Phil’s Zero is powered by the Ford 2.5 Duratec engine on the ATR Throttle Bodies, with some very nice optional extras and upgrades like the ATR Suspension, Heated GBS Seats and more. Phil always joins us at our GBS Cars & Coffee events and now looks forward to joining us at the next one in his very own Zero. We will soon be announcing the next Cars & Coffee date, so keep checking our GBS event page.

Work Experience at GBS...... Student enjoys a few days working alongside the GBS Team

Last week we welcomed 17 year old Ethan Skinner to GBS for three days work experience with us, Ethan is a Year 12 Student studying A Levels at William Farr Comprehensive School in Lincolnshire. With a  passion for all things motorsport Ethan approached us for any work experience opportunities, where we were able to offer him 3 days here at GBS. During the 3 days he spent time with the GBS Team in different departments to gain an understanding of what we do and to have an insight into as many aspects of motorsport as possible to help see what he would like to develop and pursue as a possible future career.
We also have Hugo Stephens with us who is currently studying MEng Mechanical Engineering at The University of Nottingham who’s with us for a placement, Hugo is working with the Design and Engineering team to create the first Build Manual for the GBS Zero, you can read more about this story here.

We are a very popular choice with Schools and Colleges throughout the country for work experience placements. We try to accommodate students for work experience when ever possible weather it be for a week or just a day. Places are limited but we do our best to offer what we can. Please click here to see what job opportunities, work experience opportunities we currently have available.

“As a company we are willing to help and assist you where we can as the next generation of car builders are the future to the British motor industry.”— Richard Hall, Director - Great British Sports Cars Ltd

Current Job Vacancies we have available at GBS

MIG-TIG Welder / Fabricator.
&
GRP (Fibre Glass) Laminator & Fabricator.

Fathers Day is approaching.... Still time to order your Zero and other gift ideas.....

With Father’s Day happening later this week (Sunday 19th June) we thought you might be looking for that perfect gift? A GBS Zero Self Build or Factory Built Sports Car could be the perfect present & be something that you can both enjoy together! We also have finance available for the Zero range which makes it even easier to own a Zero or to make that dream of building your own sports car happen! Click here for more details about the Zero range.

It’s always nice when we get families order a GBS Zero self build and make it a project that they can all enjoy together. We get a lot of Father and Sons of all ages who purchase a Zero self build kit as a project to build and enjoy together, as well as others who go for the factory built option. If you have already got a GBS Zero or sports cars don’t forget our Gift Vouchers from Kit Spares might be a nice idea…. There is always something on the Kit Spares website that I’m sure you would like, just a few ideas below for you to consider. Including a nice GBS Enamel coated mug – Ideal to use whilst working on the cars in the garage & workshop and the GBS Picnic basket that fits perfectly in the boot of the Zero.
We will be announcing our next GBS Cars & Coffee event later this month and hope you can all join us, we will share more details on our event page with you all very soon.

See the GBS Zero and meet the team at Newark Kit Car Show later this year....

We are going to be at this years Newark Kit Car Show that is happening on Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July at Newark Showground.

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 Newark Kit Car Show then please call us now, so we can prepare your order asap to bring for collection. www.kitspares.co.uk

We also have a GBS Zero Owners Club area allocated for you to meet and be together over the weekend. The location for this is B3/B4.

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.

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Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend Opening Times: Both GBS and the Kit Spares Shop will be closed for the Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend (2nd to 5th June). We will be back to normal opening hours on Monday 6th June. Parts orders can still be placed online at www.kitspares.co.uk and will be dispatched from the 6th June.
The GBS Jubilee Zero Run Out is happening on Thursday 2nd June, see more details on our event page if you wish to join us in your Zero.

Busy weekend at Stoneleigh Kit Car Show with the Zeros.....

Earlier this month we had a busy weekend at the 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 and it was great to see both new and existing customers.

On display on our stand was a newly registered customer GBS Zero build built by GBS customer James Burge which certainly captured a lot of interest over the 2 days. The Zero Ultimate Self Build is a very popular Zero self build option that we offer. Also on our stand was a panelled Zero Chassis that is now back in the build bay for the build to continue and will be off to get painted very soon. 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 or come and visit our showroom.

We are pleased to have recently confirmed our next GBS Cars & Coffee date which is being sponsored by Witham Motorsport and Motul is happening on Saturday 11th June at GBS, see more details on our GBS event page. We look forward to having a car park full of sports cars, James will also be joining us in his Zero so you will be able to see it on the day!

Follow us on Instagram to see more photographs and videos of the Zeros, click here to visit us on Instagram.

Next GBS Cars & Coffee date is confirmed - Sponsored by Witham Motorsport & Motul.....

We are excited to share with you all that we have confirmed the date for the next GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022, which is proudly sponsored by Witham Motorsport & Motul and will be taking place on Saturday 11th 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 and we all love to host our Cars & Coffee days which are getting busier and attracting a variety of sports cars each time we host one. With the last one earlier this year seeing the car park overflowing with a range of cars.

All the GBS, Witham Motorsport and Motul team look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to GBS on Saturday 11th June. You will also be able to see the Zero Motul Edition that will be with us on the day.

About Witham Motorsport & Motul-
The partnership between Witham Motorsport and Motul means that their customers have access to the best technical lubricant advice and product range available.

For high performance 300V Motorsport lubricants to reliable top quality classic oils, coolants, brake fluids, transmission fluids and comprehensive range of high quality car cleaning products. They offer all you need for the best performance of your car whether on or off the track.

Motul is a global lubricant manufacture, specialising in synthetic racing oils and has become the chosen lubricant partner for many engine manufacturers and automotive racing teams, distributors, online retailers, garages, workshop and individuals and end users who want to put the right oil in their vehicles.

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. 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). Everyone is welcome to join us!

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events are that we raise more money for two great charities…. We collect for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research, and will be collecting on the day. Refreshments are free and all we ask for is a donation to our chosen charities.

The Kit Spares shop and showroom ( www.kitspares.co.uk ) will be open on the day. We are proud to stock a full range of Witham Motorsport and Motul products that can be seen in our parts shop Kit Spares and are available online. Please feel free to call us or email and pre order and parts, ready to collect on the day to avoid any delays.

All the GBS, Witham Motorsport and Motul team look forward to seeing you and welcoming you to GBS on Saturday 11th June

ALL CARS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US……

GBS Stand & Owners Club Stand confirmed for the Stoneleigh Kit Car Show.....

Kit Spares Competition…. Visit the Kit Spares Facebook page for the chance to WIN a pair of tickets to this years Stoneleigh Kit Car Show. www.kitspares.co.uk

We are going to be at this years Stoneleigh Kit Car Show that is happening on May Bank Holiday weekend (Sunday 1st & Monday 2nd May)

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 to bring for collection. www.kitspares.co.uk

We also have a GBS Zero Owners Club area allocated for you to meet and be together over the weekend. This is Block 27 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.

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GBS Easter Opening Times: Both GBS and the Kit Spares Shop will be closed for the Bank Holiday weekend. We will be back to normal opening hours on Tuesday 19th April. Parts orders can still be placed online at www.kitspares.co.uk and will be dispatched from the 19th April.

Job opportunity - Vehicle and Product Assembly Technician.....

An opportunity has arisen for a Vehicle and Product Assembly Technician to join our team.
This is not simply working in your normal workshop, this is an exciting opportunity to join the enthusiastic and dynamic production team at GBS with many new products planned. The ideal candidate will enjoy the challenge of assembling and building new and exciting products from brake callipers, shock absorbers and assemblies and building full cars through to completion.

We are looking to significantly grow GBS in the coming year, this role for a vehicle & Product Assembly Technician will be based on site at Great British Sports Cars Ltd (NG22 9ZD) within the engineering and workshop facilities.

We are seeking an energetic, organised and driven applicant to join our team. To apply for this role please forward your CV and a covering letter to the email provided on our GBS Careers page or click below for more details and to keep a look out for more job openings we will be releasing later in the year.

Rare opportunity to grab yourself a one off deal on a LHD Zero Self Build kit available....

We have a very rare opportunity for someone to grab themselves a one off deal on a LHD Zero Self Build kit available…..

Last year a European customer placed an order for a Zero Self Build Generation 2 Custom Kit, the chassis was put into production and produced then the customer decided to upgrade and go with the Zero Roll Cage option.

We have this Zero Self Build chassis with us and its available for sale and immediate dispatch or collection, this is a very rare opportunity and could be the ideal project for someone looking to build a LHD Zero, please see the Zero Spec below-

• Zero Gen 2 Chassis (Ford kit spec) was fitting a Zetec - Other option possible.

• LHD European & International

• Standard body option & Standard Roll Bar.

• Lowered floor and powder coated chassis.

• White GRP Set with Sport Front Wings (Can swap colour if required)

• Alloy Panels.

• All wishbones and hubs etc bolt kit

This is a great opportunity for someone to grab themselves a Self Build kit without waiting, we have all the other parts to complete the Zero build, which can be purchased through our parts website www.kitspares.co.uk as well as full build support by our team.  

Please contact us if you are interested, this is available for immediate collection / delivery. 

For more details on our Zero Self build options please click here

Not long now till our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of the year..... Sponsored by A-Plan Insurance.

We are pleased to have A-Plan Insurance Sponsoring our first GBS Cars & Coffee event of 2022, the A-Plan team will be here to give you quotes and advice on their Insurance services that they offer.

The Kit Spares Shop will be open on the day if you are looking for any parts and spares, also please call and pre order your parts and we can arrange your order ready for collection on the day. www.kitspares.co.uk

Another great thing about our GBS Cars & Coffee events are that we raise more money for two great charities…. We collect for the Notts & Lincs Air Ambulance & Cancer Research, and will be collecting on the day also for the Ukraine refuges, Refreshments are free and all we ask for is a donation to our chosen charities.

We look forward to seeing you all on Saturday 19th March at GBS and seeing a car park full of sports cars…… The Gates open at 10am

ALL CARS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN US……..

The Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero........

The Zero Mazda Self Build option is a very popular option and the Mazda MX5 (Miata) serves perfectly as a donor for the Zero & is available worldwide. The Mazda MX5 donor Zero utilises (Mk1, Mk2, Mk2.5) from 1989 through 2005 in either right or left hand drive.

Several parts are required from the donor car 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.

You can select from a variety of Zero self build packages to suit all budgets from our starter kit through to a complete kit of components that can be assembled easily by yourself. The GBS Zero range is available as right hand or left hand drive and as a Standard width or GT (grand tourer /wide body) chassis option, which allows greater access and a more comfortable seating position for the taller/larger driver.

Contact us today to come and visit us and see our Zero Mazda demonstrator that we have as well as our other Zero demonstrator.

Kit Spares stock a huge range of official Great British Sports Cars replacement parts, spares, upgrades, accessories and merchandise for the GBS range as well as other sports cars. You can browse and buy online by visiting the Kit Spares online store, visit the Kit Spares shop which is based at the GBS factory or alternatively get in touch with us by phone and we'll be happy to help and advice you.

Busy with Zero Self Build Kit collections and exports.....

Its been a busy start to the week for the GBS Team with several Zero Self Build Kits being collected. On Monday we welcomed GBS customer Nick Button back to the GBS Factory to collect his Zero Mazda Plus Kit, that also had some nice upgrades and options including the ATR Shock Absorbers and full paint. It was painted in British Racing Green, we have some more Zeros due back from paint soon that we will share with you on our GBS Instagram, so make sure you follow us @gbs_cars. We look forward to following Nick’s Zero Build as it progresses.

A Zero self build kit was also collected that we exported to a customer in the USA, which will be there with the customer next month. Another Zero Race Self build kit is now being prepared along with another that is also going to USA very soon. For more details about the Zero Self Build options that we offer please click below or contact us to arrange a factory visit and test drive.

Investing in machinery with new Miller Welders and more.....

Investing In new machinery for fabrication……
We design and manufacture as much as we can and with full in-house design, development, manufacturing and testing we manage projects through the full product life cycle from concept to final production. Our capabilities range from less complicated prototype fabrication to complex composite structures.

We are always looking to improve techniques and move forward with the latest technology and are pleased to have recently invested in some new machinery to improve our fabrication and time saving with two brand new Miller Welders that were delivered to us just before Christmas.

The New Miller Dynasty 280 Tig Welder. The Dynasty 280 Series is a powerful combination of capability and portability, which is ideal for our fabrication site. Weighing only 52 pounds, it can weld up to 3/8" thick material. TIG (tungsten inert gas) welding is used to make precise, critical welds when joining metals such as mild steel, aluminium, or stainless steel. Which we use for the fabrication of components that we manufacture like the Fuel Tanks, Plenums, Sumps etc which are available from our parts website Kit Spares.

TIG welding is a two handed process (one hand holds the torch while the other feeds filler metal) and commonly involves a foot pedal or fingertip remote to control the arc amperage while welding.

We also have a new Miller Mig Matic 260i welder which we use for the manufacturing of the Zero Chassis and components, these machines will improve productivity, precision and overall quality of our products. Miller have spent some time with us setting up the machines and guiding us through the set ups so we can make the most of them.

We also have some more new machinery that we are expecting any time, so keep a look out on our Instagram for a preview of what that might be and we will share more with you on that very soon.