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.

Zero Transformation & Painted... From Orange to Grey.

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BEFORE & AFTER

This 2011 GBS Zero above in orange and grey is the same Zero…. We have captured the before and after transformation to share with you.
A GBS Customer bought this Zero second hand and last summer it was with us in the GBS Workshop for some upgrades - ATR Suspension, Front Brake Set up etc. We were then pleased to have it back with us earlier this year for a full transformation which included a full factory refurb. It now has the new GBS Seats and seat belts, carbon fibre dash with smiths instruments, new exhaust silencer, LED Style Headlights and full carbon trim and full paint with stripes. The customer now has many track days and road trips planned for later in the year.

The Zero is a truly individual bespoke sports car that you can build and spec with your own options and upgrades. Click here to see more details about the Zero Self Builds and Factory Builds and click here for details about the Workshop Services that we offer.

Follow us on Instagram to see more photos of the Zeros and behind the scenes of what we are up to…. We currently have several Zeros at paint that will be back soon.

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Zeros out and about in USA.... Morning drive stopping by Chino Airport.

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We have sold several Zero self builds to USA now and its always great to receive from Paul our USA representative of customers out enjoying their Zeros. Her are some photographs from a morning drive, along Carbon Canyon, Chino Hill to Brea and back, stopping by Chino Airport. Click here to see more details about the Zero and USA Zero Self build options that we offer, or please email us and we can send you over some details.

We had a wooden shipping crate arrive last week that will be used to export our new Zero demonstrator to Paul in California that will be leaving us later this month/ early next month. We will share more photographs, details and spec on that demonstrator over the next few weeks.

Visit our GBS You Tube Channel to see a short video we created a while ago of behind the scenes at the GBS Factory of a Zero Race self Build kit being packed and prepared for export to a customer in USA. The GBS Zero range is available in both right and left hand drive due to its symmetrical design and has already been sold and registered into France, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, Siberia, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, America and Southern Ireland.

Start your adventure today and spec your Zero Self Build or Factory Build.....

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Are you looking for a project or considering to build your own sports car…. Then we have several options available for you to consider that suit all. The range of Zeros are all available as a factory-built car or in component form for a self build. 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.

  • Self Build - Full Zero build support and the enjoyment of building your own sports car.

  • Factory Built Rolling Chassis - Let the GBS team get your build off to a flying start by completing the mechanics for you.

  • Factory Built Car - A fully bespoke Zero built to your own individual specification, ready for you to drive away!

Never built a kit car before? Then don’t worry…. The Zero self build is the ideal build for the first timer builders and the most experience builder. Every self-build and factory build that we sell is different as they are bespoke to you and we are able to customise them to suit your requirements, budgets, specifications etc.

So why not stop dreaming and make your adventure happen today, call or email us and we can answer any questions that you may have. Below is a rough plan of how you go from ordering to building your very own Zero.

- Interested in the Zero - Call / Email GBS.
-Arrange Factory Visit / Test Drive (Depends on Covid Restrictions at the time)
-Spec your Zero - Pay your deposit.
-Your Zero chassis goes into production - (updates from the factory along the way, or contact us anytime)
-Chassis back from powder coating, kit order is put together.
-Pay balance on your kit.
-Collect / Deliver your Zero.
-Then the fun begins, you get to build your very own sports cars!


Once complete we also offer an IVA Service, where we can prepare and present your Zero for the IVA and also register it too. Click here to see more details about our workshop Service, we have a parts shop and website Kit Spares where we are able to provide every part required for the build - www.kitspares.co.uk

From the time of ordering to the collection day you can prepare your garage / workshop and find /strip /clean your donor parts if you choose the donor car route.

We are currently on around 8 to 10 weeks lead time for Zero Self Builds, but we will confirm the lead time with you when we discuss your order as it can vary depending on your order specification, for example paint can add a further 4 weeks. We are also able to ship the Zero world wide, so please contact us for more details if you are interested and not in the UK. We are looking to be open for appointment only visits from Mid April, so contact us now to arrange your visit.

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Visit our GBS YouTube Channel to see a more detailed overlook of this factory built Zero. Click here to watch video.

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.

More Zeros leave the GBS Workshop and Self Build Kits collected....

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There has recently been some very nice spec Zero Builds in production including this factory finished one which we are pleased to share with you, that is arranged to be delivered later this week to its new owner Mr Ian Mustard. This new 21 Registered Zero is powered my a 2l Zetec engine on the plenum chamber along with some very nice options and upgrades that we offer, with a bespoke interior and dash set up. This is what makes the Zeros so special, each one is individually hand built to your very own specification. Click here to explore more about the Zero Factory Builds and what options we offer.

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Its also been a busy time for Zero Self Build Collections and deliveries. Yesterday it was nice to welcome Ian Johnson back to the factory for his arranged collection of his Zero Ford Based Custom Self Build Kit. Click here for more details about our Zero Self builds options that we have available. Why not Follow us on Instagram @gbs_cars to see more behind the scenes of the workshop and what we are up to.

The GBS & Kit Spares Showroom is still closed to the public to visit until further notice, but our 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.

Father & Son enjoy their Zero Build..... See what they say about it?

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We first met Father and Son Jerry and Matthew Haller in January 2019 at the Autosport’s International Show at the NEC in Birmingham when they visited our stand. Soon after they visited us at the factory and enjoyed a test drive in our Zero demonstrator where they then placed their order for their Zero Self Build Kit. Their build is now complete and we were delighted to have had it with us in the workshop for our IVA Service that we offer, and after passing its IVA test last month and now fully registered it will soon be collected ready for them to enjoy this summer.

As the Zero Self Build option is a popular project for Father and Sons to enjoy together we asked Matt if he would write a few words for us about his experience building a Zero and how they found it………

It all started at the Performance Car show at the NEC in Birmingham- where the GBS stand caught our eye. My dad and I were looking for a car project and so the sound of building a high performance seven style kitcar was fantastic, and it didn’t take long for us to order a kit.

Our chassis came panelled and painted which was a very helpful start as we were complete novice builders. We knew a bit about cars, but we were hardly experienced mechanics.

We loved to figure out how things went together and why they did. The satisfaction of getting a job done was brilliant. I think we both agree our favourite jobs were dressing the 2.5l Duratec engine with ATR product parts, and the suspension, again using ATR dampers. Doing electrical work on the car was a dream, due to GBS’s wiring harnesses- not a tangly mess of wires anywhere in sight!

However, the build was not always easy for us. The engine and gearbox installation was tricky, as well as the diff installation. But the harder the job, the better the feeling you get once completed. Building your very own car is not your average project, and it was a privilege to have such a helpful team at GBS to aid us along the way.

 It was quite simply one of the best things we have ever done- fantastic fun and an amazing learning journey. I was 16 making this car with my dad- the amount I have learnt (both about the working of cars and technical skills) is astonishing. The build process has also gone towards my Gold Duke of Edinburgh award and an Extended Project Qualification Award (EPQ).

We are very excited to get the Zero on the road, and we look forward to being involved in the kit car community. We are also certain that because of the incredible experience building a zero kit car- it wont be our last build! - Matthew Haller (February 2021).

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The Spec of Jerry & Matthews Zero is - Gen2 Custom Zero Self Build Kit, Sport standard Chassis, Painted with Stripes, Ford 2.5 Duratec engine with ATR Throttle Bodies, GRP Dash with Smiths Flight Gauges, Carbon Finishing Panels, DRL Style Headlights, GBS Seats with Blue Stitching, ATR Adjustable Suspension, ATR Front Brake Upgrade.

We now look forward to seeing Jerry & Matthews out enjoying their Zero and sharing more photos with you, and joining us at our GBS events which we hope can happen later this year. For more details about the Zero Self Build options please contact us and we can answer any questions you may have and discuss all the options with you. We look forward to hearing from you.

National Apprenticeship Week..... We are pleased to have two Apprentices with us here at GBS.

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As its National Apprenticeship Week we thought we would share an update on our two fantastic apprentices that we have here at GBS.

Thomas, who is based in our machine shop and engineering department has been with us for many years now since 2016 and has progressed to now be studying a HND Mechanical Engineering course at Rotherham College where he attends one day a week.
Thomas Said "It's been a great experience for me and I would recommend the apprenticeship to other people”.

Our most recent Apprentice to join the GBS team is Will, who has been with us several months now and we are delighted to have him on our team. Will is based mainly in the GBS Workshop, where he is involved in the Zero Builds, IVA preparations and much more. Will has also enjoyed time spent in each area of GBS to get an understanding of what we do and to learn about the components that we design and manufacture for the Zero and other cars inhouse.

Will has now started his college course which is Level 3 Engineering at West Notts College in Mansfield where he also attends one day a week. Due to Covid-19 and the lockdowns the start dates of their courses were delayed slightly and the lessons have been online so far. Hopefully in the next few months the colleges will be open and students will be able to attend in person.

We have a fantastic team here at GBS and we are all very proud of our two apprentices who are both very valued members of our team. Hopefully you will get to meet them later in the year at our GBS events and Track Days.

The next generation of car builders are the future to the British Motor Industry.
— Great British Sports Cars
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Duratec or Zetec powered Zero.... What engine would you choose?

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Duratec or Zetec….. Which engine option would you choose for your Zero?
The Zero is unique among Seven Type cars in having its engine mounted further back in the chassis giving much better weight distribution and balance to the car.
We currently have specific engine mounts and exhaust systems on the shelf for the following Zetec, Zetec SE, Duretec, Pinto, Ford Twin cam, CVH, XFlow, Vauxhall Redtop, Mazda, Honda S2000, Volkswagen / Audi.
In addition to these we have done many other types of engines as special instillation’s such as V6, Turbos, Motorcycle engine, Rotary engine. We are always keen to discuss your ideas and how they can be fitted into the Zero. Click here to see more details about the Zeros.
We recently presented these two nice spec Zeros to IVA and are now just waiting for the registration to come through anytime soon. The Grey Zero is powered by the 2L Ford Zetec engine on the Plenum Chamber and the Blue Zero is powered by a 2.5 Ford Duratec Engine on the popular ATR Throttle Bodies. The Ford Duratec 2.5 engine is now proving a very popular engine option and we have a full range of engine products that are suitable for the Ford Duratec Engines as well as the Zetec engine, these can be found on our parts website Kit Spares www.kitspares.co.uk or please contact us for more details.

Zero being enjoyed in Chile & USA Zero Build featured on YouTube.....

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Recently we saw these great shots of a customers Zero in Chile on Instagram and wanted to share them with you all. Nicolás Fernández, who is an amateur car photographer in Chile kindly sent us these photos that he has taken of his friends Zero. Due to the current Covid restrictions in place they have not been able to be out enjoying it as much as normal. To see more of Nicolás photos please follow his Car photography on Instagram here:  @nzfphoto

We love to see your photographs of you out and about enjoying the Zeros and in the garage building them, so please keep sending them in so we can share them with others. Visit our contact page to contact us.

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The GBS Zero is very popular in the USA with several Zero’s now on the road and many that are currently being built as well as several more kits that we are currently preparing to export later this year. Back in October 2019 Richard and Anthony were in the USA for the the Miatas Reunion at Laguna Seca with our USA representative Paul Barnes.
On the way to the Laguna Seca, Richard, Anthony and Paul called in to see Frank a GBS Customer in LA who had very nearly completed his build. The Zero build is now all finished and on the road and it was great to see Franks Zero build featured on the SevenSpot YouTube Channel last week. Click here to see more photos from our time with the Zeros in the USA two years ago. Hopefully we will be back in the USA with the Zeros later this year or next.

Looking for that perfect Valentines Gift….. To enjoy together?

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As January is nearly over Valentine’s Day is now fast approaching, many of you may be looking for that perfect gift… Have you considered a GBS Zero sports car? It will be enjoyment for you both, whether you go for the self-build or factory-built option, you can make your dream a reality.

Due to the current national lock down, we are unable to invite you to GBS to see the Zero, but we are still available via phone, email and Zoom to answer any questions that you may have and to discuss all the specifications and options that are available.
Due to Covid-19 we have also not been able to host and attend our usual events, but we have several events throughout the year that you and your partner and families can all join us on in your Zeros like Track days, Run Outs, Cars & Coffee events, Open Days and much more. So whatever the journey you’re guaranteed a GBS Zero will turn heads, gather smiles and create new friends!

We look forward to hearing from you, and getting you on the road in your Zero.

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Kit Spares have some very nice products that will also make nice Valentines Gifts…….
If your not sure then a Kit Spares Gift Voucher could be the perfect gift! Please visit our parts website www.kitspares.co.uk to see our full range of parts & spares or contact us on 01623 860990 and one of the team can advise you.

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!
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The BRAND NEW MST Mk2 left the GBS Workshop in December.....

Beginning of last year we first announced our collaboration project between our selves and Motorsport Tools (MST) where we were to develop this brand new MST Mk2 to get it road legal with a new registration. Many of you may have already seen it on social media and on various website like Piston Heads and Top Gear as it has attracted a lot of attention.

We are pleased to see it now fully road legal and road registered on a 70 Plate, it was collected end of December. We have done a lot of bespoke design and fabrication work and it is powered by the 2.5 Ford Duratec engine with our ATR Throttle Bodies and many other ATR Products including the Sump, gear Shift and more.

To see more details about the MST Mk2 please visit our YouTube where you can see a detailed video about the build and our involvement or please visit the Motorsport Tools website for more details.

Click here to visit our GBS Workshop Services or please contact us to discuss.

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Filming at GBS with Cadspec & MTDCNC.... CAM innovation is driven by Cadspec.

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Last year we welcomed Cadspec and MTDCNC to GBS for a days filming…… We are now delighted to share with you the video that was created which you can see on the MTDCNC YouTube Chanel.

To enhance our manufacturing capabilities here at GBS, we recently invested in Autodesk software platforms via Cadspec. We wanted to design, manufacture as much as we can in-house and this gives us a lot more flexibility on the design, options and performance, which we can then pass on to the customer.

We manufacture a full range of components in house for the Zero and other sports cars, to see more about the products that we manufacture please visit www.atrproducts.co.uk and follow us on Instagram to see more.

All of the ATR Product range is available online from Kit Spares.
Visit www.kitspares.co.uk to see their full product range.

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2021 Lockdown update…… You can’t visit us, but you can still take a tour of GBS.

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Due to the latest government guideline and national restriction that is in place the GBS Showroom is closed until further notice for visitors so we are unable to invite you to see us. We are pleased to share with you a video that we created last year taking you on a full factory tour and behind the scenes of GBS including our manufacturing site which not many of you have seen before. The video is over 40 minutes and the sections it covers are - Introduction GBS / Kit Spares, Show Room, Main Stores, Bodywork, Manufacturing, Engineering, Clean & Assembly Room, Design Room, Workshop & Test Drive in our demonstrators. (You can skip sections, in the description) Please click here to watch the video on our site or click here to watch it on our GBS YouTube Channel.

As a team we are staying positive and we are all working hard to ensure the safety and well being of Staff and Customers to enable us to provide the same service and to continue to stay open.

The GBS & Kit Spares Showroom is now closed to the public to visit until further notice, but our 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.

Delivery and collection of Self Build kits will continue as planned, for updates and details please contact us to discuss. Also, good news is that our workshop is open for necessary vehicle repair and servicing, IVA preparation etc. Our staff have taken all necessary precautions during this difficult time, so if you are needing necessary work, please get in contact to see how we can help you and also look to get it booked in.

Those that are interested in a Zero self build or factory built car please still get in touch still via email or phone and we can send you details and answer all your questions that you may have, please do watch our factory tour video as that will show what we have available and can offer. We are also offering Zoom meetings so if you wish to book a Zoom appointment to discuss the Zero please let us know and we can arrange a meeting.

As soon as test drives in our demonstrators will be available we will let you know, and we look forward to welcoming you back to GBS soon.
We would also like to thank you all for your co-operation at this unprecedented time. Stay safe and keep busy building and enjoying your Zeros we look forward to seeing you all again very soon!

Best wishes to you all from all the GBS Team.

Follow us on social media for more updates and on Instagram to see daily updates from the GBS Factory.

Happy New Year to you all… We are back & ready for the year ahead….

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The GBS and Kit Spares team would like to wish you and your families a Happy New Year.
We all had a nice Christmas break, a little different to usual but we all now feel refreshed and ready for 2021 to begin.

We are all looking forward to the year ahead, its normally a busy January for the GBS Team as we are always busy preparing the GBS Zeros for our first event of the year which is the Autosport International Show, but sadly this year that is not taking place. The GBS 2021 event Calendar is looking a little different to previous years with not many events yet confirmed, but we will be soon listing the events that we are hoping to be at if they are able to go ahead. We are looking forward to our first GBS Cars & Coffee event which we have planned for Saturday 27th March, which we really hope can safley happen. So please keep checking our events page and follow us on social media for more details and to see other events that we have planned that we hope you will all be able to join us on, please visit our events page.

We look forward to welcoming you to GBS to see the Zeros, we are currently still doing appointment only visits, so please contact us and we can confirm a date for your visit. We look forward to welcoming you to GBS and seeing you all very soon.

Happy New Year, stay safe & Best Wishes to you all.
From
All the GBS Team.

Happy Christmas to you all and best wishes for 2021.... From all the GBS Team

 
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All of the GBS and Kit Spares  team would like to wish you and your families a very Happy Christmas, and also like to take this opportunity to say thank you all for your support this year, its been a strange one but as a team we have got through it.

After a successful and busy year, we are now looking forward to a continued busy & successful 2021 with many new and exciting challenges ahead for us. It already looks like 2021 is going to be another exciting and busy year for us all, and we are looking forward to our first event of the year which will be our GBS Cars & Coffee event which we hope can go ahead on Saturday 27th March. More details about the event can be found on our event page.

We are all now looking forward to a well earned break and rest over the Christmas period and we look forward to seeing you all in the New Year. Don’t forget you can still follow us over the Christmas break on our social media channels for updates – Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Happy Christmas Everyone & Stay Safe

Best Wishes From
All the GBS & Kit Spares Team.


GBS & Kit Spares Christmas & New Year Opening Times….
Both GBS and Kit Spares will be closed on Thursday 24th December and we will be open again and back to normal opening hours on Monday 4th January 2021.

You can still place your orders online from our parts website Kit Spares and Kit Spares eBay Shop, but please note any orders placed after 1pm on 23rd December 2020 may not be processed or dispatched until 4th / 5th January 2021. www.kitspares.co.uk

Happy Christmas & Happy New Year

Different Cars, but same engine set up..... What engine would you have in your Zero?

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Different cars but same engine set up….. We have had this Mk2 Escort with us in the workshop for a while and it has attracted a lot attention whilst its been with us, and many of you that have visited us will have seen it in the corner of the workshop. We have been doing a lot of design and development work with it, to meet the IVA requirements and we recently presented it to IVA and its now registered and ready for the road.

The all new Mk2 Escort is powered by a brand new Ford supplied 2.5L Duratec on our popular ATR Billet Throttle Bodies & Life ECU, which is the same set up as our Zero Demonstrator which offers great handling and performance. The Zero takes a full range of engine options and we are able to make bespoke changes to suit your engine choices.

For more details about the Zero options and engine options click here or if you would like to contact us to arrange a visit to see the Zero’s then please click here, we are currently doing appointment only visits.

Our parts shop Kit Spares supplies the Duratec engines and ATR Throttle Bodies as well as a full range of components to suit, as well as other engines. Click here to visit Kit Spares.

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Some more nice Zero's to recently leave the GBS Factory....

Its been a busy few months with Zero Self Build collections and deliveries, with still a few more scheduled in for collection before the Christmas break, including one that will be collected later this week and off to Sweden. The GBS Workshop also has several nice Zero factory builds in progress along with many other nice Zero’s being with us for the IVA Service, Winter Check ups, Services and more. Click here for more details on the Workshop Services that we offer.

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Brothers Andrew and James Crossland collected their Zero build from us last December (2019) and this December its all registered and on the road. It has been with us in the workshop for a few weeks as we prepared and presented it to IVA. You may have seen their LNER inspired Zero featured on our blog and social media several times during the year. Their Zero build is very special to them and you can read the full story here. We look forward to seeing Andrew, James and family at our Cars & Coffee event next year with their Zero.

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Above is GBS Customer Jim Burges newly painted Zero that we delivered to him late last month. Jim purchased the Ultimate Zero Self Assembly Kit, which can be purchased in five different stages as the build progress or all in one go. This is Jim’s second Zero build that he is building and we look forward to seeing photographs as the build progresses, and seeing it on the road next year!
Click here to see more details about the Zero Self Build & Factory build options that we offer.

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Still time to get your parts & spares for your Zero builds to keep busy building over the Christmas break…..

Looking to Insure your Zero, including Self Build Cover, Track Day Cover & more......

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A-Plan Specialist Vehicle Insurance team in Thatcham know wants important for GBS Zero Owners and have every step of the way covered for you. They offer Self-Build Cover, Laid-Up Cover, Limited mileage, Track Day Cover, Agreed value, Club discount schemes, Breakdown Cover and much more.

If you are looking or interested in Insurance for your Zero or other sports cars, including self-build cover, track day cover and more then visit our Insurance page for more details and to get a quote from A-Plan Specialist Vehicle Insurance with our dealer reference code.

For more details on the Zero Self build option please click here, or if you are interested in a bespoke factory built Zero then please click here.

We are still open for appointments for you to come and see the Zero. Contact us today to make your appointment.